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The
African Travel and Tourism Association has
officially launched the call for submissions to its prestigious
2026 ATTA for Action Awards, inviting
tourism businesses across the continent to showcase their most impactful
sustainability and community-focused initiatives. Now entering their
third year… read more
The
DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026,
released in partnership with New York University's Stern School of
Business, reveals that globalisation remains at historically high levels
despite escalating geopolitical tensions and trade policy
uncertainties. For African travel professionals, the findings offer
compelling… read more
The
2026 World Rally Championship Safari Rally
has once again transformed Nakuru County into a thriving hub of
economic activity, with the iconic motorsport event attracting an
estimated 600,000 spectators to Naivasha
over a thrilling three-day spectacle. This remarkable turnout represents
a signific… read more
The
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is
pressing forward with ambitious plans to modernise entry points at the
country's busiest airports. A newly introduced hybrid payment framework
now offers motorists and travellers a choice between automated
electronic methods and traditional cash transactions, marking a notab… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines Group has marked a significant milestone in its
infrastructure development journey with the official inauguration of
the expanded domestic terminal at Addis Ababa Bole
International Airport. The celebratory ceremony brought
together the airline's board members, Group Chief Executive … read more
The
African luxury travel sector is gearing up for what organisers describe
as a landmark gathering when ILTM Africa
2026 opens its doors next month. Scheduled to run from
10 to 12 April at the acclaimed Norval
Foundation in Cape Town, this edition promises to deliver the most
substantial programme s… read more
A
pioneering initiative in Angola is creating a comprehensive
bibliographic repository dedicated to preserving the
nation's tourism history and supporting academic research within the
sector. The project, led by Lubango-based travel and tourism agency Tac
Tour, aims to establish an authoritative archive that will serve… read more
Air access study, a visa harmonisation pilot and cross-border product development advance the SADC Tourism Programme 2020–2030’s ambition to exceed global tourism growth by 2030
As Angola took centre stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened a stakeholder gath… read more
April
marks a transitional period across Southern Africa as
the region shifts from the rainy summer months into the cooler autumn
season. While malaria transmission typically begins declining compared
to peak levels recorded between January and March, travel professionals
must understand that the risk has not vanished.… read more
A
pioneering partnership between UN Tourism and the TUI Care
Foundation has resulted in direct funding and technical
support reaching five grassroots organisations across Africa. The
initiative, known as Colourful Cultures, marks the first time that UN
Tourism has provided financing directly to community-level
organi… read more
ATTA Invites Entries for 2026 Action Awards Honouring Regenerative Tourism Excellence
Namibia and Mozambique Among World's Top Gainers in Global Connectedness Rankings
Kenya's Safari Rally Draws 600,000 Fans as Naivasha Emerges as Sports Tourism Powerhouse
Nigeria's Airports Launch Hybrid Tollgate System to Accelerate Passenger Access
Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Expanded Domestic Terminal at Addis Ababa Bole Airport
Cape Town Prepares to Host Largest ILTM Africa Gathering Since Global Travel Recovery
Angolan Agency Builds Historic Tourism Archive to Preserve Sector Knowledge
Five African NGOs Secure Historic Grants for Community Tourism Development
