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A
powerful new chapter in intra-African tourism cooperation is being
written in Accra this week, as the National Association of
Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) officially commenced a
landmark seven-day executive retreat and familiarisation tour in Ghana.
The high-profile mission, running from 17 to 23 July
20… read more
The
global airline distribution landscape is undergoing a quiet but
profound transformation, and the latest figures released by the
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) tell a
story that African travel professionals cannot afford to ignore. In the
first half of 2026, U.S.-based travel agencies processed a staggering
… read more
In
a decision that could reshape intra-African travel patterns and boost
regional tourism flows, Chad has announced that it will
abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President
Mahamat Idriss Déby, is being welcomed across the
contine… read more
Tanzania's northern tourism
circuit has just received a powerful boost. Italian carrier
Neos SpA has officially inaugurated its
brand-new direct scheduled service linking Milan Malpensa
Airport (MXP) with Kilimanjaro
International Airport (JRO), with the inaugural flight
touching dow… read more
West Africa's aviation map has
just gained a significant new dimension.
Emirates has officially boosted its
Dubai–Accra operations, introducing four additional weekly
flights that took to the skies from 12
July 2026. The move raises the airline's total service
between the United Arab… read more
The
pan-African carrier ASKY, headquartered in
Lomé, Togo, has taken another decisive step in its ambitious
modernisation journey. On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the airline officially
welcomed a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8,
registered ET-BCK, into its operating
fleet. With this latest ad… read more
West
Africa's two most influential tourism markets are moving closer
together, and the travel industry across sub-Saharan Africa should be
watching carefully. The National Association of Nigeria
Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to Ghana for a
seven-day Executive Council Retreat aimed at deepening tourism and
travel… read more
Nigeria's
aviation regulator has signalled a firmer stance on economic oversight,
in a move that carries important implications for airlines, investors
and passengers across West Africa. The Director General of the
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),
Capt. Chris Najomo, has declared that the Authority will intensi… read more
Ghana
has taken another decisive step in modernising its
aviation infrastructure, with the deployment of
cutting-edge security screening technology at Accra
International Airport. The upgrade reinforces the
country's growing reputation as a leading aviation hub in West Africa
while making travel thro… read more
Good
news is flowing in from South Africa's east coast for African tour
operators packaging winter beach getaways. According to the latest
bathing water quality results released by the eThekwini
Municipality on 16 July 2026, an impressive
22 of Durban's 23 regularly monitored beaches are open and
safe for swi… read more
NANTA Launches Landmark Ghana Retreat to Ignite Intra-African Tourism and Trade Ties
NDC Adoption Reshapes Global Airline Distribution as U.S. Ticket Sales Break Records
Chad to Open Its Borders Visa-Free to All Africans From January 2027 in Landmark Move
Neos launches weekly Milan–Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar Dreamliner service, boosting Tanzania's tourism reac
Emirates ramps up Accra service to 11 weekly flights, unlocking new opportunities for Ghana's travel
ASKY Airlines Boosts Fleet to 17 Aircraft with New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery
Nigeria's NCAA Tightens Grip on Aviation Monopolies to Shield Airlines and Passengers
Accra Airport Rolls Out Next-Gen Scanners: Laptops, Shoes and Liquids Stay Put
Durban Beaches Get Green Light: 22 of 23 Coastal Spots Safe for Winter Swimming
