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As
the security situation in the Middle East continues to evolve,
airports across the United Arab Emirates are slowly
resuming operations, though regular flight schedules
remain far from restored. For travel professionals with clients
currently in the region or transiting through Gulf hubs, understanding
the current … read more
South
African National Parks has confirmed temporary access restrictions
within Addo Elephant National Park during the fifth and
sixth of March 2026, affecting portions of the main game viewing area as
conservation operations proceed. Travel professionals with clients
visiting South Africa's third-largest national park… read more
Nigeria's
premier travel industry body has successfully concluded zonal elections
across the country, installing new and returning
leadership teams as the organisation prepares for its landmark Annual
General Meeting in April. The National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies completed the democratic exercise across … read more
Uganda's
tourism sector has achieved a remarkable milestone,
welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors during 2025 and generating
revenue exceeding 1.5 billion United States dollars. The figures surpass
pre-pandemic levels and confirm the East African nation's position
among the continent's most compelling destinations,… read more
Tanzania
has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly strengthen its national
carrier with the acquisition of eight new aircraft over
the coming years, marking one of the most substantial fleet expansion
programmes currently underway among East African airlines. The
initiative forms part of a comprehensive strategy to… read more
The
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has closed 28 establishments across seven
cities in an ongoing enforcement operation targeting
accommodation providers and hospitality businesses operating without
proper registration or licensing. The crackdown signals governmental
determination to formalise the tourism sector as the cou… read more
A
significant development in Malagasy domestic aviation is taking shape
as Madagascar Airlines expands its regional
network to serve communities along the country's eastern
and northern coastline. Working in partnership with the Ministry of
Transport and Meteorology, the national carrier has inaugurated a new
cross-c… read more
Travel
professionals selling South Africa's flagship wildlife destination
should take note of important access updates affecting
Kruger National Park this week. A
combination of recent rainfall and ongoing recovery work from the
severe January 2026 floods means that
several routes and camps remain su… read more
Namibia's
premier wildlife destination offers exceptional safari conditions
during April, combining lush post-rain landscapes with
active wildlife behaviour and significantly fewer visitors than peak
season months. For African travel professionals coordinating client
itineraries to Etosha National Park, this transition… read more
The
Cape Verdean government's newly established domestic airline has
commenced commercial ticket sales as the carrier prepares
to begin operations during the upcoming IATA summer season. CVsky's
milestone achievement in opening reservations marks a critical step
toward restoring reliable inter-island connectivity acros… read more
UAE Airports Gradually Reopen But Stranded Travellers Face Complex Escape Options
Addo Elephant National Park Announces Temporary Road Closures for Conservation Work
Nigerian Travel Agency Association Completes Nationwide Elections Ahead of Golden Jubilee
Uganda Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Records as Government Accelerates Infrastructure Projects
Air Tanzania Targets Eight New Aircraft by 2030 in Major Fleet Expansion Drive
Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Unlicensed Tourism Operators in Nationwide Enforcement Campaign
Madagascar Airlines Opens New Regional Routes to Transform Eastern and Northern Access
Kruger National Park Issues Travel Alerts as Flood Recovery Continues Into March
April Emerges as Prime Time for Etosha Safari Amid Ongoing Fuel Supply Challenges
Cape Verde's New Domestic Carrier CVsky Opens Ticket Sales Ahead of Summer Launch
