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Authorities
in Uganda have issued a stern warning to
tour and travel companies found operating beyond their licensed
mandates, specifically targeting businesses that have ventured into
labour recruitment and overseas employment services. The directive
demands immediate cessation of such activities, with regulators
th… read more
A
deepening fuel crisis now threatens to ground domestic
air travel across Nigeria, placing enormous pressure on
airlines already operating under severe financial strain. The situation
has escalated so dramatically that carriers are warning of imminent
service reductions and even a complete suspension of operations if … read more
The
Garden Route tourism landscape could soon
welcome back one of its most treasured attractions, as positive
developments emerge around the long-awaited restoration of the
Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam train. After
years of uncertainty, the company responsible for reviving this
legendary rail experience… read more
The
ongoing disruption to global oil and refined fuel supply
chains stemming from the Middle East conflict has begun
exerting significant pressure on aviation markets across Southern
Africa. Travel professionals throughout the region are fielding
increased client enquiries regarding flight reliability and pricing,
ma… read more
Air Seychelles
has announced the gradual resumption of its Middle Eastern
routes, reconnecting the Indian Ocean archipelago with
Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi following a period of service suspensions linked
to regional airspace disruptions. This restoration of connectivity
carries significant implications for African travel … read more
The
Namibian government has officially confirmed ambitious
plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, the
country's principal gateway located approximately 45 kilometres east of
the capital Windhoek. This landmark infrastructure initiative includes
the construction of a third terminal and represents one of the… read more
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo's aviation
landscape is witnessing yet another pivotal shift as Mont
Gabaon Airlines moves swiftly to restore its operational capacity. The
Goma-based carrier has secured a six-month ACMI lease
agreement for a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, a strategic
decision prompted… read more
The
aviation industry across Southern Africa finds itself confronting an
escalating emergency as jet fuel prices have surged more
than threefold, forcing carriers throughout the region to
implement surcharges and reconsider operational strategies. The crisis,
driven by ongoing geopolitical instability affecting global … read more
In
a significant vote of confidence for Southern Africa's expanding cruise
sector, TUI Cruises has announced that Mein Schiff 5 will
be stationed in Cape Town for the 2027/28 winter season,
operating an extensive programme of voyages connecting South Africa
with island destinations across the Indian Ocean. This deploym… read more
British
cruise operator P& O Cruises has
unveiled its most extensive seasonal programme to date, with the summer
2028 schedule featuring 215 sailings across seven
vessels. Of particular interest to the African travel
trade is the inclusion of a departure from Cape Town, positioning South
Africa a… read more
Uganda Cracks Down on Tourism Firms Operating Illegal Labour Recruitment Services
Nigerian Aviation Industry Faces Potential Shutdown as Fuel Costs Surge 350 Percent
South Africa's Beloved Choo Tjoe Steam Train Edges Closer to Triumphant Return
Southern Africa Airfares Surge Amid Global Fuel Crisis, But Flights Continue Normally
Air Seychelles Restores Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi Services as Regional Skies Stabilise
Namibia Advances Plans for Third Terminal at Hosea Kutako with 2030 Target
Mont Gabaon Airlines Secures Boeing 737-400 Lease to Resume DRC Domestic Flights
Southern African Aviation Sector Faces Mounting Fuel Crisis as Supply Concerns Deepen
TUI Cruises Confirms Cape Town as Winter Homeport for Extended 2027/28 Programme
P& O Cruises Features Cape Town-Southampton Voyage in Record 2028 Schedule
