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The East African archipelago of Zanzibar has once again
demonstrated its dominance in the continental tourism landscape
following the successful conclusion of the 4th edition of
the Z-Summit. Hosted last week at the State
University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in Tunguu, this premier
marketplace has set a new b… read more
What began as a standard long-haul operation for a private
charter service has escalated into a complex diplomatic and operational
crisis in West Africa, sending shockwaves through the aviation sector. A
routine technical stop for refueling in Guinea turned into a nightmare
for the crew of a Gulfstream IV, highlighting significant
… read more
The landscape of Southern African tourism governance is
witnessing a significant shift this week following a sudden announcement
from one of the region's premier destination management bodies. The
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) has
officially confirmed a major restructuring at its executive level, a
move that is s… read more
As
the African aviation sector pushes for greater connectivity and
seamless travel under the Single African Air Transport
Market (SAATM), a critical foundational issue remains a
stumbling block: the slow pace of airport
certification. A comprehensive regional review released
in mid-February 2026 has … read more
In
an era where staying online is as vital as the flight ticket itself,
the struggle for reliable internet connectivity abroad has long been a
headache for travellers from our continent. We have all seen clients
worried about high roaming charges or the stress of finding a local SIM
card vendor immediately after landing in a foreign ai… read more
The
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has
issued a stern directive to all operators within the nation’s leisure
and hospitality sector, instituting a non-negotiable deadline to
regularize their operations. In a move designed to enforce standards and
ensure legal compliance across the industry, the authority has
announ… read more
The
landscape of inbound tourism to Africa is undergoing a significant
transformation, driven by a strategic pivot toward
Southern European source markets. Recent
industry engagements have highlighted that Portugal, France, and Italy
are no longer secondary options but are rapidly evolving into critical
growth engine… read more
A significant milestone in the history of intra-African travel
trade collaboration was achieved this past week as the
Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) made
its inaugural appearance at a major East African trade show. For the
first time, a dedicated delegation from West Africa participated in the
4th Z-Sum… read more
Following the resounding success
of its second edition along Kenya’s scenic coast, Essence
of Africa has announced that its 2026 gathering will be
hosted at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar from
20 to 22 October. This move underscores the event’s evolving strategy of
showcasing Africa’s premier tourism dest… read more
All eyes will turn
to Nairobi this February as the city prepares to host the
4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo
(GTRDCE). This high-profile event, taking place from
16–18 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International
Convention Centre (KICC), promises to position Africa at
the foref… read more