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A high-stakes legal battle now unfolding in Abuja is drawing the attention of aviation and travel professionals across the continent, as Nigerian business aviation operator XEJet turns to the courts over what it describes as a serious breach of trust by its ground-handling partner. The carrier has filed two separate suits before… read more
Kenya has just gained a new name on its hotel map, and it is one that carries real weight for the region's trade. voco Nairobi Airport Suites has officially opened its doors, marking the arrival of the voco brand in Kenya and across East Africa for the very first time. For consultants and operators who build itineraries through … read more
The gap on one of East Africa's most logical air links has finally closed. On 1 October 2026, Jambojet resumed flying between Nairobi and Entebbe, bringing back a connection that had been absent for six years. For the regional trade, this is not simply a schedule update to file away. It changes what can realisti… read more
Tension is building along The Gambia's most visited stretch of coastline. The Gambia Tourism Board has ordered an immediate halt to all open-air music and public entertainment events inside the country's Tourism Development Area, the protected coastal zone that holds the Senegambia Strip, the Bijilo beach belt a… read more
Seychelles has strengthened its standing in the Indian Ocean once again, collecting two major titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards ceremony staged in the Maldives. The island nation was named Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination 2026 and Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Destination 2026… read more
Uganda Airlines is set to connect East and West Africa more directly than ever before, with scheduled services between Entebbe International Airport and Kotoka International Airport in Accra commencing on 27 October 2026. The national carrier describes the launch as a significant milestone in st… read more
West Africa's two biggest travel corridors are drawing closer together. Alisa Hotels, widely regarded as Ghana's foremost indigenous hospitality brand, has moved to strengthen its commercial relationships with Nigeria's travel trade and corporate buyers, positioning the Accra–Lagos route as one of the region's most valuable piec… read more
Long-haul connectivity between Africa and Australia is about to get a welcome boost. Etihad Airways will operate double daily services between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from 15 December 2026, landing just in time for the Australian summer holiday rush.
The carrier is adding four weekly flights to its existing t… read more
A significant change has taken place at the helm of one of Southern Africa's key transport operators. Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) and its Managing Director, Eng. Cuthbert Malindi, have parted ways by mutual agreement, with the separation taking effect from 17 September 2026. The announcement came from the comp… read more
Ghana used this year's World Tourism Day to send a clear message to the trade: the country's tourism business is going digital, and operators who ignore the shift risk being left outside the system altogether. The national celebration took place in Koforidua on Sunday, 27 September, built around how artificial i… read more
Ground-Handling Row Grounds XEJet: N16.1bn Suit Tests Africa's Airline Supplier Contracts
voco Lands in Nairobi: First East African Suites Hotel Opens at JKIA's Doorstep
Jambojet Back On Nairobi–Entebbe After Six Years, Unlocking Multi-Country Safari Routing
Gambia Halts Beach Concerts Along Senegambia Strip Ahead Of Peak Winter Season
Seychelles Lands Double Indian Ocean Crown For Beaches And Cruise At 2026 Awards
Uganda Airlines Links Entebbe and Accra from 27 October, Opening Fresh East-West Corridors
Ghana's Alisa Hotels courts Nigerian buyers with 1,000-seater pavilion and new luxury residences
Etihad Doubles Sydney Flights, Unlocking Faster Africa-Australia Connections via Abu Dhabi
Leadership Reshuffle at Zambia Railways Puts Spotlight on Southern Africa's Rail Revival
Ghana bets on AI and digital licensing to reshape tourism as GTA tightens enforcement
