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Kenya is preparing for a major increase in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism in 2027, with the segment projected to grow by 60 per cent next year. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced that this growth will be driven by new convention… read more
Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a new bilateral interline agreement that will expand air connectivity across Africa and provide passengers with easier access to international destinations. The agreement, announced by both airlines, covers passenger travel and checked baggage… read more
BON Hotels, a South African hospitality group, has partnered with the privately owned Vida Nova Collection to add three new properties to its network: Vida Nova Retreat in Hout Bay, Cape Town; Vida Nova Kruger in Marloth Park; and Monarch Villas in Mozam… read more
Editor-provided material reports that Paradise Island Resort will open on 1 December 2026, bringing a new luxury accommodation option to Uganda’s Lake Victoria. The 38-unit resort is located on a 19-acre private island about 10 kilometres from Speke Reso… read more
United Nigeria Airlines is preparing for the 2026 festive season by expanding its fleet and increasing flight frequencies, especially on high-demand routes to the South-East and South-South. According to Chief Commercial Officer Adedayo Olawuyi, the airline will deploy l… read more
Editor-provided material reports that the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and its Director-General, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, for leading Nigeria’s return to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 after several years of inconsistent participat… read more
Dragonfly Aviation Limited (Kenya) has taken delivery of its first CRJ900ER regional jet, becoming the first Kenyan operator of this aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as 2-JUMA (msn 15332), was dry leased from US-based Regional One and arrived at N… read more
AeroRoutes reports that Ethiopian Airlines will increase its Addis Ababa–Kano service from 11 to 14 weekly flights starting 2 December 2026. The route will be operated mainly by the Boeing 737 MAX 8, with selected flights using the Airbus A350-900… read more
The RepBud platform has launched as a new digital tool for the tourism industry, aiming to help travel agencies, tour operators and corporate travel managers across sub-Saharan Africa. Since its introduction last month, more than 150 members of the travel trade have joined, with… read more
Pemba Island’s “Good Practice Story” has been selected for the 2026 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list in the People & Community category, as reported by the editor. The recognition, announced on 28 October 2026 in Kranj, Slovenia, highlights local efforts to pr… read more
Kenya targets 60% MICE tourism growth with new convention centres and incentives for 2027
Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines sign interline agreement to boost Africa and global links
BON Hotels adds three Vida Nova properties in South Africa and Mozambique to its network
Paradise Island Resort to open on Lake Victoria, expanding Uganda’s luxury island options
United Nigeria Airlines boosts festive season flights and explains December fare surge
NANTA hails NTDA and Dr. Awakan for Nigeria’s return to WTM London 2026, urges stronger global prese
Dragonfly Aviation Kenya receives first CRJ900ER, expanding fleet with new regional jet
Ethiopian Airlines to boost Addis Ababa–Kano flights to 14 weekly from December 2026
epBud launches new digital platform for sub-Saharan Africa’s tourism professionals
Pemba Island recognised for community-led tourism in 2026 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories
