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The
National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies has reached a defining moment in its history. As
the organisation prepares to celebrate 50 years of
existence, its leadership is making clear that this
milestone carries far greater weight than mere commemoration. For NANTA
and its membership, the g… read more
A
landmark collaboration between two major players in the global travel
industry promises to reshape loyalty rewards for millions of travellers
across Africa and beyond. Marriott Bonvoy,
the internationally acclaimed travel programme operated by Marriott
International, and Ethiopian Airlines, the
con… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines has firmly rejected allegations that it uses
Airline Debit Memos as punitive revenue tools, responding to claims from
Nigerian travel agencies that collectively lose approximately
one billion Naira annually to such charges.
The dispute highlights growing tensions between internationa… read more
As
exhibition season gains momentum across South Africa, a familiar debate
has resurfaced. Some industry voices question whether physical
gatherings still hold value in an age dominated by artificial
intelligence, sophisticated online platforms and digital marketing
tools. Yet the overwhelming response at major events such as
… read more
Travel
agencies operating in Nigeria have
reportedly suffered combined losses exceeding one billion
Naira during 2025 due to Airline Debit Memos, according
to industry sources. The staggering figure has intensified calls for
regulatory intervention and clearer guidelines governing the
relationship be… read more
The
rapid growth of digital payments across Africa's travel sector has
brought both opportunities and serious challenges. As online bookings
become the norm and mobile transactions surge across the continent,
payment fraud has emerged as one of the most pressing
threats facing travel businesses today. Industry
stakeh… read more
The
National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies has deepened its engagement with traditional
institutions as preparations intensify for its landmark
50th anniversary celebrations scheduled for
April 2026. A high-level delegation recently visited the Palace of the
Ooni of Ife, securing royal endor… read more
Uganda
has taken a strategic step toward expanding its presence in European
source markets by hosting its first dedicated tourism symposium in
Copenhagen, Denmark. The event signals a
deliberate effort to cultivate relationships with Nordic travel
professionals and position the East African nation as a… read more
The
Zambia Travel Expo 2026 has been
officially launched, positioning the country's flagship tourism trade
event as a central platform in Zambia's drive to become a billion-dollar
tourism economy within the next five years. Scheduled for
4 to 6 June 2026 at the Mulungushi
International Conference Cen… read more
The
latest global assessment of atmospheric conditions has shed important
light on air quality variations across Southern
Africa, presenting valuable insights for tourism
professionals seeking to guide visitors toward destinations that offer
both memorable experiences and cleaner breathing environments.
At
the … read more
NANTA Marks Golden Jubilee with Ambitious Plan to Redefine Nigerian Travel Identity
Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines Launch Points Partnership for African Travellers
Ethiopian Airlines Defends Billing Practices as Nigerian Agencies Report Major Losses
Physical Trade Shows Prove Their Worth as African Tourism Embraces Digital-Human Hybrid Model
Nairobi Summit Tackles Payment Fraud Crisis Threatening African Travel Business
Uganda Targets Nordic Travellers With Inaugural Copenhagen Tourism Symposium
Zambia Launches ZATEX 2026 With Ambitious Three Million Visitor Target in Sight
Southern Africa Air Quality Report Unveils Best Fresh-Air Destinations for Visitors
