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In a significant development for African aviation,
Travelport, a global leader in travel
technology, has inked a multi-year content agreement with
Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline. This
collaboration is set to elevate Air Peace’s international visibility
and sales potential by making its complete … read more
The global travel and tourism
sector experienced a notable slowdown in deal activity
during 2025, with the total number of transactions—including
mergers and acquisitions (M& A), private equity, and
venture financing—declining by 5% compared to 2024. This
subdued performance, highlighted by GlobalD… read more
The global travel industry is witnessing a fundamental change
as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from
the realm of speculation to the center of real travel decision-making.
Recent findings from TakeUp’s “The Rise of AI Planned Travel in
2026”—based on a survey of 300 US leisure travelers—reveal that AI is
not just s… read more
The
widespread belief that the global online travel agency (OTA) market is
dominated by just two giants—Booking.com and Expedia—no longer holds
true in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. For those working in
Africa’s tourism sector, this shift is more than a global trend; it’s a
call to action to rethink distribution strategie… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group has
reinforced its position at the forefront of African aviation by entering
a strategic partnership with Nucore
Technologies, aimed at significantly enhancing the
airline’s digital distribution and back-office operations. This move is
in line with the carrier’s ongoing commitm… read more
A
pioneering hybrid AI architecture recently unveiled by a major online
booking platform could signal the future direction for Africa's rapidly
expanding hospitality sector. As digital transformation accelerates
across the continent, the lessons from this global player’s approach
offer a glimpse into how African businesses might leapfr… read more
The global tourism industry is experiencing a profound shift,
with digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and
integrated experiences rapidly becoming the main forces
shaping its future. At the heart of this evolution is the
Travel Technology sector, which is emerging
as a powerhouse of transform… read more
The landscape of
online travel booking is approaching a new
era, as Google unveils plans to introduce
advanced agentic AI tools capable of
booking hotels and flights directly within its AI Mode search
environment. For Africa’s tourism sector, this move signals a dramatic
transformati… read more
The
Amadeus Travel Trends 2026 report,
developed in partnership with Globetrender, is making waves across the
global tourism sector—and its insights are especially relevant for
Africa’s dynamic travel industry. As the continent’s airlines, hotels,
and destinations look to the future, these six transformative trends
o… read more
The African hospitality industry
is making global headlines as it leads the world in the adoption and
integration of artificial intelligence
(AI), according to a new international study by h2c,
commissioned by hotel technology provider Profitroom. The research,
which surveyed 171 hotel chains worldwide, reveals that
… read more
Air Peace Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Travelport
Travel and Tourism Deal Activity Slows in 2025, but Regional and M&A Resilience Offer Hope
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Digital Reach with Nucore Technologies Alliance
FITUR 2026 Puts the Spotlight on Travel Tech to Transform Tourism Across Africa
Google Prepares AI Tools for Direct Hotel and Flight Bookings, Signaling a Shift in African Tourism
Six Global Travel Shifts Set to Redefine Africa’s Tourism Landscape in 2026
