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Abusera Airport City: Redefining African Aviation Landscape
Travel agents across Africa, prepare for a game-changer: Ethiopia is embarking on a transformative infrastructure project, the Abusera International Airport, poised to reshape the continent’s aviation landscape. This ambitious undertaking, driven by Ethiopian Airlines, promises to redef… read more
Ethiopia’s Heritage Renaissance Fuels Tourism Boom
Ethiopia is experiencing a tourism renaissance, driven by significant investments in heritage restoration and infrastructure development. This revitalization presents lucrative opportunities for African travel agents seeking to capitalize on the country’s growing appeal.
The restoration of the iconic Lalibela churches… read more
Uganda-Malaysia Tourism Partnership: A Digital Bridge to 5,000 Travelers
African travel agents, prepare for a game-changing partnership between Uganda and Malaysia, poised to reshape the tourism landscape and unlock exciting new business opportunities. The Pearl of Africa Trade and Tourism Expo 2025, held in Malaysia, witnessed a strong commitment from both nations to boost tour… read more
Minna Airport Reopens, Boosting Nigeria’s Connectivity
Nigeria’s aviation landscape has received a significant boost with the reopening of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna. After a six-year closure for extensive renovations, the airport resumed commercial operations on April 23, 2025, marking a key milestone in the country’s infrastructure development and … read more
Botswana Winter Safari Season Promises Strong Wildlife Viewing
Travel agents across Africa can anticipate a surge in safari bookings for Botswana this winter, with weather conditions shaping up to create an exceptional wildlife viewing experience. The Botswana Ministry of Environment and Tourism has released its winter forecast for May to July 2025, indicating prime conditions for game viewing acros… read more
Seychelles Set for Tourism Boom with Beach Soccer World Cup
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is coming to the Seychelles from May 1st to 12th, 2025, promising a surge in tourism and exciting prospects for African travel agents. This major sporting event, featuring global superstars like Ihar Bryshtsel, Chiky, Josep Jr, Be and Leo Martins… read more
Southern Africa: Navigating Malaria Risks for a Thriving Travel Season
As the emerald season fades across Southern Africa, yielding to the drier months of May, a critical health consideration remains for travel professionals: malaria. While the peak transmission period may be waning, residual risks persist, demanding vigilance and informed guidance from travel agents. This comprehensive update equips you wi… read more
Kenya’s eVisa Stumbles: Navigating the New Terrain for Seamless Travel
A shift in Kenya’s electronic visa (eVisa) system has created ripples across the African travel landscape, impacting how travel professionals navigate entry requirements for their clients. The sudden transition from the Travizory platform to a new system under the e-Citizen framework … read more
Malawi Reboots Tourism with New Law & College: Agent Opportunities
Malawi has launched a groundbreaking new tourism law, poised to reshape its travel sector and create exciting opportunities for African travel agents. Announced by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule at the UN Tourism Africa and Americas Summit, the 2025 Tourism Act modernizes a legal framework that had b… read more
Zimbabwe’s Airport Evolution: Enhanced Hubs Boost Safari Tourism
Zimbabwe is strengthening its aviation sector through renewed agreements with China Jiangsu International, focusing on airport maintenance and skills development. This partnership builds upon previous successful collaborations, notably the modernization of Victoria Falls and Robert Gabriel Mugabe… read more
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