Travel trends for the new year

Airport competition in an expanding market 

Understanding the customer and what they want is key to a positive customer experience and this is not limited to only the airport. As the world’s leading travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender is known for its skill in predicting the changing ways people are exploring the world, and the forces of influence that are determining […]

Social media and Nigerian children’s mental health

Have we left human ethics behind?

Social media has become an inseparable part of daily life. From WhatsApp conversations that span continents to the addictive pull of TikTok challenges, these platforms shape how people interact and view the world. For many, especially the young, social media offers an escape from reality, a digital playground full of entertainment and connection. But behind […]

Aviation cybersecurity should leave no nation behind 

Airport competition in an expanding market 

Recently the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations agency that promotes the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation, issued a statement that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident” that may have impacted tens of thousands of users’ data, such as names, addresses, and other personal information. […]

Global air transport outlook and imperatives for Africa

Airport competition in an expanding market 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the international association representing around 320 airlines accounting for 83 percent of global air traffic, in December 2024 released its semi-annual report on global outlook for air transport. The report takes a broad look at developments in the airline industry, the context in which it is operating, and the […]

Who’s listening? The fight for safety

Have we left human ethics behind?

The room was dark except for the dim glow of a flickering streetlight outside. Sergeant Bala was halfway through his third cup of lukewarm tea when the phone in his pocket vibrated. It wasn’t the usual buzz of family or friends; this one carried weight, urgency. He pressed the phone to his ear. “It’s happening […]

Developing an airport commercial digital transformation 

Airport competition in an expanding market 

Recently, the Airports Council International (ACI), which is the voice of the world’s airports, released a guide on airport commercial digital transformation best practices.  ACI  is a global organisation which represents the interests of airports and also promotes airport standards and excellence in the aviation industry. ACI World is the leader globally in airport management […]