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Airports Council International (ACI)
World, in partnership with travel technology leader
Amadeus, has announced the winners of the prestigious 2024
Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Airport Experience Awards.
These globally recognized accolades celebrate excellence in airport
customer service, based entire… read more
The South African Air Traffic and Navigation
Services (ATNS) has issued a warning about potential
flight disruptions at George Airport (GRJ),
located in South Africa’s Western Cape. Severe weather conditions,
including hazardous winds and a low cloud base, are creating challenging
conditions for flight… read more
Diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States
have hit a new low following fiery remarks by US Secretary Rubio, who
declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim
Rasool a "persona non grata" on Friday. The latest
fallout stems from comments Rasool made during a virtual seminar, where
he linked the … read more
Africa’s breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife have long
attracted travelers from across the globe. From the vast golden savannas
to lush rainforests and arid desert dunes, the continent offers
unparalleled opportunities for wildlife encounters. However, as tourism
grows, so does the responsibility to protect the fragile ecosystems… read more
In a significant step towards bolstering bilateral relations,
Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, recently visited South Africa to
deepen political and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this month, the visit
underscored the importance of fostering stronger ties at both the
polit… read more
The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
and Challenge, originally planned for early June, has
been rescheduled to take place from Tuesday, June 24 to
Friday, June 27, 2025. Organized by Africa
Tourism Partners in collaboration with key stakeholders,
the Summit will be hosted … read more
Alma Asinobi, a 26-year-old
Nigerian travel content creator,
is embarking on an ambitious journey to break the
Guinness World Record for the fastest time
to visit all seven continents.
Scheduled to begin on 15 March 2025, her
expedition aims to complete the journey in under 7… read more
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and
Antiquities, Sherif Fathy,
capitalized on the global tourism spotlight at ITB Berlin
2025, held from March 4 to
6, by holding a series of strategic meetings with top
executives from leading German and international tour operators, travel… read more
The recently concluded Africa Showcase CEE
Roadshow, held from February 24–28,
2025, reaffirmed the immense untapped potential of
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a
growing source market for African tourism. Spanning Prague, Bucharest,
and Warsaw, the event provided African tourism … read more
Google has officially launched
applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy
program, a transformative initiative designed to empower
small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Kenya,
Nigeria, and South Africa. Building on the success of
previous years, the program will cont… read more
South Africa’s Bram Fischer and George Airports Shine in 2024 ASQ Awards
US-South Africa Tensions Escalate as Trump Administration Targets Ambassador Rasool
Sustainable Safari Travel: How to Explore Africa Responsibly
South Africa and Mozambique Strengthen Business and Political Ties
Egypt Strengthens Ties with Global Operators at ITB Berlin 2025
Google Opens Applications for 2025 Hustle Academy to Empower African SMBs
