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Royal
Air Maroc has announced the temporary suspension of key
routes connecting Casablanca to several Central African destinations,
delivering an unwelcome setback for travel professionals who had
anticipated expanded connectivity in the region. The Moroccan flag
carrier cited soaring jet fuel prices
… read more
EgyptAir
has officially launched its first non-stop service between Cairo and
Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone for African aviation and
opening fresh possibilities for travel professionals across the
continent. This historic route represents the carrier's return to the
American West Coast after an absence o… read more
Tourism
operations across one of southern Africa's most celebrated wildlife
destinations are steadily returning to normal following a challenging
period of severe flooding that disrupted the Okavango
Delta earlier this year. The reopening of the strategic
tourism road into Moremi Game Reserve marks
a… read more
The
global aviation industry recorded a notable decline in passenger
traffic during April 2026, yet African carriers bucked the
trend with positive growth, according to the latest data
released by the International Air Transport Association. The findings
reveal a shifting landscape that presents both challenges and
o… read more
The
small Southern African kingdom of Eswatini
has announced an ambitious plan that could transform its tourism
offering over the next five years. A newly launched biodiversity
initiative in the Lubombo region aims to
create a connected Big Five nature reserve covering approximately 87,000
hectares i… read more
A
fresh chapter may be opening for Uganda's tourism industry as the
country's newly appointed State Minister for Tourism,
Susan Nakawuki Nsaambu, has presented an ambitious agenda
designed to elevate the Pearl of Africa's standing in the competitive
global travel marketplace. The strategy touches on marketing,
infras… read more
The
national carrier of Tunisia is taking decisive steps to address
temporary fleet constraints by introducing a Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner through a wet lease arrangement with Italian
operator Neos. This strategic move signals a broader effort by
Tunisair to enhance its long-haul service
capabilities w… read more
The
West African nation of Benin has made a significant move that could
reshape its approach to tourism development and economic growth.
Olushegun Adjadi Bakari has taken the helm
of a newly structured ministry that combines tourism, foreign trade,
industry, and the promotion of private investment into a single
admin… read more
United
Nigeria Airlines is launching an innovative promotional
campaign in partnership with technology giant Samsung
Electronics, offering passengers the chance to win brand-new smartphones
while traveling between Lagos and Abuja. The initiative represents a
creative approach to customer engagement that travel professi… read more
Several
months after devastating floods disrupted large portions of the
country, Mozambique's tourism sector is demonstrating
remarkable resilience as coastal destinations reopen and
international visitors return ahead of the southern African winter
season. For travel professionals across sub-Saharan Africa,
understa… read more
Royal Air Maroc Halts Central Africa Flights as Fuel Crisis Reshapes Networks
EgyptAir Returns to US West Coast with Historic Cairo–Los Angeles Direct Service
Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve Welcomes Visitors Again After Historic Delta Flooding
African Airlines Defy Global Downturn as Middle East Crisis Reshapes Aviation Markets
Eswatini Sets Sights on Big Five Safari Status with \$48 Million Lubombo Project
Uganda's New Tourism Chief Unveils Bold Strategy to Capture Global Market Share
Tunisair Strengthens Long-Haul Network with Boeing 787-9 Widebody Addition
Benin Appoints Finance Expert to Lead New Super-Ministry Covering Tourism and Investment
United Nigeria Airlines Partners with Samsung to Reward Passengers with Smartphones
Mozambique Tourism Rebounds as Coastal Destinations Welcome Visitors After Floods
