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The
world's only purpose-built ocean liner set
sail from Cape Town on Monday, bidding farewell to South African shores
as she embarks on the concluding chapter of an extraordinary global
circumnavigation. Cunard Line's Queen Mary
2 departed the Mother City on 13 April, commencing a
17-night n… read more
Nigeria's
emerging aviation sector continues to generate encouraging signals for
travel professionals across the continent, with Pioneer
Airlines now preparing to welcome a second ATR72-600
aircraft into its growing fleet. This latest development marks another
step forward for the Bayelsa State-based carrier as it purs… read more
Moremi
Game Reserve, one of Africa's most treasured wildlife
sanctuaries, has officially welcomed visitors back following a period of
closure due to severe weather conditions. The Department
of Wildlife and National Parks, which operates under
Botswana's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, announced t… read more
The
West African archipelago of Cabo Verde has
once again demonstrated its cultural significance on the global stage
as the capital city of Praia hosted the landmark fifteenth edition of
the Kriol Jazz Festival. Running from 9 to
11 April, the three-day celebration on Santiago Island reinforced the
n… read more
The body representing Nigeria's
air traffic controllers has issued a stark warning about conditions in
the country's airspace, describing a profession under severe strain and
infrastructure that has deteriorated to critical levels. The
Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers'
Association delivered the assessment through a joi… read more
Travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa should mark their calendars for
one of the region's most significant tourism trade events this year.
The Zambia Tourism Expo, widely known as ZATEX
2026, will take place from 4 to 6 June
2026 at the prestigious Mulungushi International
Conference Centre … read more
The
African luxury travel sector has reached a
pivotal turning point, with the continent now asserting itself as both a
world-class destination and an increasingly powerful source of
high-spending travellers. This weekend's gathering of elite travel
professionals in Cape Town has brought this transformation into sharp … read more
The
Seychelles archipelago has significantly
bolstered its European connectivity following the introduction of a new
twice-weekly air service linking Rome Fiumicino Airport
directly to Mahé. This strategic development represents a
meaningful step forward for travel professionals across the African
co… read more
Travel
professionals booking family holidays to
KwaZulu-Natal should be aware of an
upcoming temporary closure at one of Durban's most beloved attractions.
The Wet 'n Wild Waterpark at uShaka Marine
World will undergo essential maintenance and
refurbishment works, temporarily suspending operations fo… read more
The
world's only remaining ocean liner in active
service graced South African shores this month, offering a
rare spectacle for maritime enthusiasts and sparking renewed interest
among travel professionals across the continent. Cunard
Line's Queen Mary 2, the celebrated flagship of one of
the world's … read more
Queen Mary 2 Departs Cape Town on Final Leg of Epic 110-Night World Voyage
Pioneer Airlines Prepares Second ATR72-600 Delivery as Nigerian Carrier Builds Momentum
Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve Reopens with Limited Access After Weather Disruptions
Cabo Verde's Kriol Jazz Festival Celebrates 15 Years as Cultural Tourism Anchor
Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Sound Urgent Alarm Over Airspace Safety and Infrastructure Decay
Zambia Tourism Expo Returns in June With Bold Visitor Arrival Targets for 2026
Cape Town Summit Signals New Era as Africa Embraces Dual Luxury Travel Strategy
Air Seychelles Launches Rome Route as Italy Emerges as Fastest-Growing European Market
Durban's Wet 'n Wild Waterpark Announces Three-Week Maintenance Closure in May
