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Travel professionals designing
safari itineraries into one of Africa's most iconic wilderness
destinations can breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Botswana will continue to apply its current
park entry fees, permits and tourism charges for the foreseeable
future, following the postponement of a planned increase in tou… read more
UN
Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais has issued a
powerful call to African governments and tourism stakeholders to place
people firmly at the centre of the continent's tourism development
agenda. Speaking at the High-Level Dialogue during the
69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF)
Meet… read more
Africa's
business events sector has reached a defining moment. Senior government
officials, private sector leaders and investors have collectively
adopted the Nairobi Commitment on Advancing Africa's MICE
Industry, a continental blueprint designed to unlock
investment, strengthen partnerships and position the continent… read more
The
world's most influential travel trade gathering is entering a new
chapter. ITB Berlin, scheduled to take
place from 16 to 18 March 2027, is
undergoing a strategic reorganisation of its hall layout as part of a
broader modernisation of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The changes come
in parallel wi… read more
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
Botswana Keeps Current Park Fees in Place as Tourism Industry Talks Continue on Proposed Hikes
UN Tourism Chief Urges Africa to Place People at Heart of Tourism Growth Strategy in Seychelles
Africa Adopts Landmark Nairobi Commitment to Transform Continent Into Global MICE Powerhouse
ITB Berlin 2027 Unveils New Hall Layout as dock9 Construction Reshapes Global Travel Trade Show
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
