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Africa's
biggest football spectacle is already unlocking exciting new tourism
opportunities long before the first whistle is blown. Organisers of the
22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market have
announced ambitious plans to fuse the power of sport with the enormous
potential of tourism ahead of the highly anticipated … read more
Travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa need to take careful note of a
significant new health screening requirement introduced by South African
authorities. The Department of Health
confirmed on 17 July 2026 that all passengers arriving in South Africa
who have spent time in Uganda or the Democratic Repu… read more
Kenya's
travel industry is standing at one of the most defining moments in its
modern history. Across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and beyond, agencies are
evolving faster than ever, yet the pressure on their business models
has never been more intense. From the rapid rise of artificial
intelligence to tighter regulatory scrutiny, shrinkin… read more
Berlin
has taken a bold leap forward in urban mobility with the launch of its
brand-new Urbanliner tram, a striking
50-metre-long vehicle that officially began commercial service on
Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Manufactured by
Alstom for the city's public transport
operator BVG, this nex… read more
Mozambique and Zimbabwe have taken a decisive
step to unclog one of Southern Africa's busiest trade
gateways with the formal launch of the Forbes-Machipanda
Joint Border Committee (JBC). This bilateral structure
has been created to address the chronic congestion, fragmented
procedures and operational b… read more
A
powerful new chapter in intra-African tourism cooperation is being
written in Accra this week, as the National Association of
Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) officially commenced a
landmark seven-day executive retreat and familiarisation tour in Ghana.
The high-profile mission, running from 17 to 23 July
20… read more
West
Africa's two most influential tourism markets are moving closer
together, and the travel industry across sub-Saharan Africa should be
watching carefully. The National Association of Nigeria
Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to Ghana for a
seven-day Executive Council Retreat aimed at deepening tourism and
travel… read more
Nigeria's
aviation regulator has signalled a firmer stance on economic oversight,
in a move that carries important implications for airlines, investors
and passengers across West Africa. The Director General of the
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),
Capt. Chris Najomo, has declared that the Authority will intensi… read more
Ghana
has taken another decisive step in modernising its
aviation infrastructure, with the deployment of
cutting-edge security screening technology at Accra
International Airport. The upgrade reinforces the
country's growing reputation as a leading aviation hub in West Africa
while making travel thro… read more
Sierra
Leone has taken a bold digital leap that could redefine how the West
African nation promotes itself to the world. The country's
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs,
led by Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis, has
officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Passporter, … read more
Akwaaba 2026 to Unite Sports and Tourism Ahead of AFCON 2027 in East Africa
South Africa Introduces New Health Screening for Arrivals from Uganda and DRC Amid Ebola Alert
Kenya's Travel Sector at a Crossroads: AI, Regulation and Margins Reshape the Next Decade
Berlin Debuts 50-Metre Urbanliner Tram: A Mobility Milestone with Lessons for Africa
Forbes-Machipanda Joint Border Committee Set to Transform Beira Corridor Trade and Tourism Flow
NANTA Launches Landmark Ghana Retreat to Ignite Intra-African Tourism and Trade Ties
Nigeria's NCAA Tightens Grip on Aviation Monopolies to Shield Airlines and Passengers
Accra Airport Rolls Out Next-Gen Scanners: Laptops, Shoes and Liquids Stay Put
Sierra Leone bets big on AI to reshape tourism marketing through new Passporter partnership
