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Exciting
news for African travel professionals! The inaugural Abidjan International
Tourism and Leisure Trade Fair (SITLA) is slated to take place from May
1st to 4th, 2025, in Côte d'Ivoire's bustling capital. Hosted at the Parc
des Expositions d'Abidjan, this event promises to be a major gathering for the
regio… read more
The 45th
International Tourism Fair, hosted by IFEMA MADRID, recently concluded with
remarkable turnout and record-breaking achievements. Popularly known as FITUR,
this annual event drew an impressive crowd of nearly 255,000 visitors, with
around 155,000 of them identified as industry professionals.Such mome… read more
At the recent FITUR international trade fair, UN Tourism reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the sector through investments, innovation and greater accessibility. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, UN Tourism gathered high-level delegates to discuss the next… read more
The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have announced a temporary suspension of operations at the Oshoek Border Post, a key crossing route between South Africa and eSwatini.
This follows a serious road … read more
Somalia’s
aviation industry has come to a sudden halt, with all national and international flights
grounded as of January 22. The unprecedented move follows a heated dispute
between Somali airlines and the government over increased taxes, leaving
hundreds of passengers stranded and the travel trade scrambling for solutions.… read more
The 45th
edition of FITUR,
the International Tourism Trade Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID, opened with
great fanfare on January 22, 2025, with the presence of Their Majesties the
King and Queen of Spain. They were welcomed by José Vicente de los Mozos,
President of IFEMA MADRID’s Executive Committee, alongside a distinguish… read more
The Civil
Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the
operating hours of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) in
Francistown. Effective from 23 January 2025, the airport will now operate
Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, while on weekends and public
holidays, … read more
In 2024,
international tourism experienced a remarkable resurgence, with a staggering 1.4
billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally. This marked a
near-complete recovery from the sector's worst crisis in history, with numerous
destinations welcoming more visitors than before the pandemic while also
witnessing a surge in visit… read more
As the first
major travel trade show of the year, the FITUR International Tourism Fair is
just around the corner, and VoyagesAfriq has confirmed that over 25 African
destinations will participate. This impressive lineup includes a mix of Destination
Management Companies (DMCs), National Tourism Boards, embassies, ministries of
tourism, and … read more
The International
Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised significant concerns regarding the
UK Home Office's recent proposal to raise the cost of UK Electronic Travel
Authorizations (ETAs) by an alarming 60%, bringing the fee to GBP 16. This
proposed increase has drawn criticism, particularly from professionals in the
Afr… read more
Abidjan Gears Up: SITLA 2025 to Boost West African Travel Trade
Massive Travel Fair in Madrid Reveals Growth, Opens Doors for African Partnerships
Oshoek Border Post Suspends Operations: Safety Measures and Alternate Entry Points
Somalia’s Airlines Grounded Over Dispute with Government and Safety Concerns
Botswana Adjusts Operating Hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
IATA Challenges UK’s Proposed ETA Fee Increase: Impacts on African Travel Agents Explored
