Tourism revenues in Morocco touched MD38.8 billion ($4.69 billion) during the eight-month period ending August 2013, marking an increase of 2.1 per cent over the corresponding period in previous year,
Tourism revenues in Morocco touched MD38.8 billion ($4.69 billion) during the eight-month period ending August 2013, marking an increase of 2.1 per cent over the corresponding period in previous year, a report said. Ninety-six per cent of tourists rated their trip to Morocco higher than other destinations, according to the report released by Moroccan National Tourist Office, part of Ministry of Tourism Morocco. Moreover, CNN International also categorized Morocco as one of the best tourists-friendly countries in Africa.
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Ryanair proudly announced this week that it is opening a new winter base in Agadir. With this expansion, the low-cost carrier will plant two of its Boeing 737 aircraft at the Moroccan airport amid a $200 million investment.
Ryanair is taking another step forward with its expansion plans. Photo: Ryanair
Another base – but the first of its kind
The Irish outfit has an impressive portfolio. This year, it has over 80 bases under its wing. The number continues to rise with new bases opening. The airline just announced a new base in Turin, marking 16 bases in Italy. It also announced new sites in Zagreb and Stockholm Arlanda in recent months.
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ABTA has announced it will delay the physical return of its Travel Convention until 2022, with the show remaining digital this year.
Marrakech has again been lined up to host the show next year, after an initial cancellation in 2020.
Recognising that the travel and tourism sector will be continuing to deal with the impact of coronavirus, officials said the annual convention will this year take plane online on October 11th.
ABTA Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer, explained: “The pandemic, and its impact on travel, have both continued for longer than most people originally thought.
“We are eager to return to our usual convention format overseas, but we have to recognise the economic environment the industry continues to work in.