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European
carrier Condor is strengthening its
presence on the South African market by adding an extra weekly rotation
between Frankfurt and Johannesburg. From mid-May 2026, the German
airline will operate four flights per week
on this route, up from the previous three, delivering improved
connectivity… read more
The
Zambian government has taken a significant step toward strengthening
the regulation and professionalism of its hospitality industry with the
formal inauguration of the newly appointed Hotel Managers
Registration Council. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba met
with council members in a ceremony marking the commencement… read more
As
the southern African winter approaches, Etosha National
Park enters one of its most rewarding periods for
wildlife viewing. May marks the transition from the green season into
drier months, bringing a combination of favourable weather, thinning
vegetation, and increasing animal activity around water sources. For
t… read more
A
senior figure within Nigeria's organised travel trade has called for a
fairer approach to taxation, arguing that current assessment methods
fail to reflect the financial realities faced by businesses in the
sector. The concerns were raised ahead of a significant milestone for
the industry, as the National Association of Niger… read more
A
newly introduced fee structure for tourism and creative industry
operators in Liberia has ignited a heated debate among stakeholders,
with many questioning whether the policy has been implemented too
quickly and without adequate support systems in place. The
Liberia N… read more
One
of Southern Africa's most celebrated wilderness destinations is
undergoing a series of infrastructure
improvements that promise to enhance the visitor
experience for safari enthusiasts and self-drive travellers alike. The
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which
straddles the border between South Afri… read more
Africa's
largest carrier has reached a remarkable milestone, commemorating
eighty years of continuous operations with a
special event held in Lagos that underscored the airline's deep and
enduring connection to the Nigerian market. The celebration, which took
place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, brought tog… read more
Sierra
Leone has embarked on an ambitious initiative to reshape how its
tourism sector is portrayed both domestically and
internationally by investing in the professional development of female
media practitioners. A comprehensive two-day workshop recently concluded
in Freetown, bringing together journalists, bloggers, … read more
South
Africa's Western Cape is preparing to unveil one of its most
significant tourism developments of 2026 with the
official opening of the Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct on 14 April. Located
within Agulhas National Park at the precise point where the Atlantic
and Indian Oceans converge, this newly developed attraction p… read more
The
Okavango Delta in Botswana is entering a
remarkable phase as May ushers in what experts anticipate will be one of
the most impressive flood seasons in recent memory. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, this presents both exciting
opportunities and practical considerations worth communicating to
cl… read more
Condor Boosts Frankfurt-Johannesburg Route with Fourth Weekly Flight from May
Zambia Inaugurates Hospitality Council to Elevate Tourism Quality and Competitiveness
Why May Offers Ideal Safari Conditions at Namibia's Etosha National Park
Nigerian Travel Trade Seeks Tax Relief Amid Rising Fare Costs and Thin Margins
Liberia's New Tourism Licensing Fees Spark Industry Backlash and Concern
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Set for Major Facility Upgrades Ahead of 2026 Peak Season
Ethiopian Airlines Honours Eight Decades of Aviation Excellence at Lagos Celebration
Sierra Leone Trains Female Journalists to Transform Tourism Storytelling
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct Set to Transform Africa's Southernmost Point
Botswana's Okavango Delta Promises Exceptional Safari Season Amid 2026 Flood Surge
