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The
Zambian government has taken a significant step toward strengthening
the regulation and professionalism of its hospitality industry with the
formal inauguration of the newly appointed Hotel Managers
Registration Council. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba met
with council members in a ceremony marking the commencement… read more
A
senior figure within Nigeria's organised travel trade has called for a
fairer approach to taxation, arguing that current assessment methods
fail to reflect the financial realities faced by businesses in the
sector. The concerns were raised ahead of a significant milestone for
the industry, as the National Association of Niger… read more
Sierra
Leone has embarked on an ambitious initiative to reshape how its
tourism sector is portrayed both domestically and
internationally by investing in the professional development of female
media practitioners. A comprehensive two-day workshop recently concluded
in Freetown, bringing together journalists, bloggers, … read more
Burkina
Faso has taken a significant step towards modernising its border
management by introducing a mandatory digital immigration
form system at Ouagadougou International Airport. Beginning April 8,
2026, all travellers entering or departing the West African nation will
be required to complete their immigration formal… read more
A
promising new chapter may be opening for cultural tourism
in northern Nigeria as the Federation of Tourism
Associations of Nigeria announces its intention to work closely with
Katsina State authorities. This collaboration aims to showcase the
region's heritage treasures to a wider audience while attracting
meaningf… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector possesses enormous untapped potential, but realising
the ambition of establishing Lagos as a leading African
aviation hub will require sustained infrastructure
investment and deeper collaboration across the industry value chain.
This was the central message delivered by Dr. Thomas
Og… read more
The
National Association of Nigerian Travel
Agencies, widely known as NANTA, has firmly rejected
suggestions of gender imbalance within its leadership structures as the
organisation prepares for elections at its upcoming Annual General
Meeting in Ibadan. Senior figures within the association have emphasised
that lead… read more
The
small kingdom of Eswatini is advancing
ambitious plans to establish itself as a critical connector within
Southern Africa's transport network, with developments that carry
significant implications for regional tourism and trade. Speaking at the
recent National Transport Conference
during a SADC M… read more
The
global aviation industry is navigating a geopolitical
shock that, while more localised than the pandemic, is
sending ripple effects across international flight corridors with
significant implications for African travel markets. Aviation analyst
Ms. Sindy Foster, Managing Partner at
Avaero Capital… read more
After
years of stalled negotiations and bureaucratic hurdles,
Kenya's ambitious project to transform Malindi
International Airport into a fully-fledged international
gateway has regained significant momentum. Both the national government
and Kilifi County authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to this
long-awai… read more
Zambia Inaugurates Hospitality Council to Elevate Tourism Quality and Competitiveness
Nigerian Travel Trade Seeks Tax Relief Amid Rising Fare Costs and Thin Margins
Sierra Leone Trains Female Journalists to Transform Tourism Storytelling
Burkina Faso Goes Digital With Mandatory Online Immigration Forms at Ouagadougou Airport
FTAN Partners Katsina State to Unlock Northern Nigeria's Cultural Tourism Potential
Eswatini Positions Itself as Southern Africa's Strategic Transport and Transit Hub
Geopolitical Turbulence Reshapes Global Aviation as African Hubs Gain Ground
Kenya Revives Malindi Airport Upgrade to Welcome Wide-Body Jets and Direct European Flights
