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Business Travel Set to Soar: Africa’s Agents Poised for Growth
The global business travel sector is poised for a significant upswing, reaching a projected \$1.57 trillion in spending in 2025. This positive trend, highlighted in the latest Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Business Travel Index (BTI) Outlook report, presents exciting opportunities for Afr… read more
Spotlight TravelExpos head to Kampala and DAR
After a record attendance of 123 Travel agents and DMCs at Spotlight Harare, the Spotlight TravelExpo series is heading to EAST AFRICA in August and September.
On 28 August 2025, Spotlight TravelExpo Kampala promises to be another standout event in the regional travel trade calendar. With 23 exhibitors already confirmed and an a… read more
Entebbe Airport Soars: Record Passenger Numbers Signal Tourism Boom
Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's primary aviation gateway, has registered its second-highest monthly passenger count, welcoming 213,217 international travelers in June 2025. This remarkable achievement, confirmed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), underscores… read more
Guinea Poised for Airport Infrastructure Boom: SOGEAG-SA to Spearhead Modernization
Guinea is embarking on a significant overhaul of its airport management system, promising exciting new opportunities for the African travel trade. A presidential decree has transformed the former SOGEAC, which managed only Conakry International Airport, into the nationwide SOGEAG-SA. This new public entit… read more
Africa Adapts and Innovates in Business Travel
African travel businesses are responding proactively to the changing dynamics of the global travel market. With U.S. policies creating new challenges, African travel professionals are adapting their strategies and exploring new avenues for growth.
One key response is the diversification of markets and p… read more
Tanzania-UK Collaboration: New Horizons for African Travel
Tanzania and the United Kingdom are forging closer ties, exploring new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism. This strengthened partnership presents exciting prospects for African travel agents seeking to tap into the growing UK travel market.
Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, … read more
DRC Airport Revamp: Kinshasa Hub Takes Off
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is embarking on a transformative \$500 million modernization of Kinshasa-N’djili International Airport. This ambitious project, spearheaded by US firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and INFRAROSE, is set … read more
Entebbe Airport Shake-Up: 152 Staff Dismissed in Anti-Corruption Drive
In a decisive move to tackle corruption and improve efficiency, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the dismissal of 152 staff members at Entebbe International Airport. This sweeping action aims to address concerns about irregular recruitment practices and allegations of bribery and extortion… read more
US Visa Shortened to 3 Months: Uganda Agent Alert
African travel agents need to be aware of a significant change in US visa policy affecting Ugandan travelers. The validity of non-immigrant visas for Ugandans has been drastically reduced from a potential two years or more down to just three months. This shift, confirmed by the US Embassy in… read more
Business Travel Boom: Africa Poised for Growth
A new report from Euromonitor International reveals a surge in global business travel, creating exciting prospects for African travel agents. The study, commissioned by travel management company Navan, forecasts global business travel spending to reach nearly US\$2.9 trillion by 2029… read more
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