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When the doors of the
Cape Town International Convention Centre
open this April, the message will be impossible to miss.
World Travel Market Africa 2026, running
from 13 to 15 April, has placed responsible
tourism not just on its agenda but at the very core of everything it
plans to … read more
Right
now, as you read this, Johannesburg is buzzing with
activity as the city plays host to one of the most
important gatherings on the African tourism calendar. The
2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway
at the Sandton Convention Centre, running
from 23 to 25 February, and thi… read more
In
the race to attract more international visitors, having beautiful
landscapes and rich culture is not enough. How a traveller feels from
the moment they send their first enquiry until they are dropped off at
the airport matters just as much — if not more. This was the central
message at a dedicated training session organised by the
… read more
Agents
selling self-drive holidays in South
Africa should take note of a modest but important change
coming into effect on 01 March 2026. The
South African National Roads Agency
(SANRAL) has confirmed a 3.12 percent
increase in toll tariffs across its national road
… read more
A
major change in how Nigerian nationals receive their United Kingdom
visitor visas takes effect in just days, and travel professionals across
West Africa and beyond need to understand what it means for their
clients. From 25 February 2026, all
Nigerians applying for a UK Visit visa will
be issued a … read more
Kenya's
capital this week became the focal point for one of the most important
conversations shaping the future of travel worldwide. The
4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and
Expo officially opened at the Kenyatta
International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi,
drawing senior governmen… read more
The East African archipelago of Zanzibar has once again
demonstrated its dominance in the continental tourism landscape
following the successful conclusion of the 4th edition of
the Z-Summit. Hosted last week at the State
University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in Tunguu, this premier
marketplace has set a new b… read more
What began as a standard long-haul operation for a private
charter service has escalated into a complex diplomatic and operational
crisis in West Africa, sending shockwaves through the aviation sector. A
routine technical stop for refueling in Guinea turned into a nightmare
for the crew of a Gulfstream IV, highlighting significant
… read more
The landscape of Southern African tourism governance is
witnessing a significant shift this week following a sudden announcement
from one of the region's premier destination management bodies. The
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) has
officially confirmed a major restructuring at its executive level, a
move that is s… read more
As
the African aviation sector pushes for greater connectivity and
seamless travel under the Single African Air Transport
Market (SAATM), a critical foundational issue remains a
stumbling block: the slow pace of airport
certification. A comprehensive regional review released
in mid-February 2026 has … read more
WTM Africa 2026 Puts Responsible Tourism at the Heart of Cape Town's April Showcase
Celebrating 20 Years Meetings Africa Marks 20 Years of Connecting the Continent
Ghana's Tour Operators Sharpen Customer Service Skills to Boost Destination Appeal
South Africa's Toll Roads Get Costlier From March – What Your Clients Need to Know
UK Switches to Digital Visas for Nigerian Visitors Starting 25 February 2026
Zanzibar Z-Summit Unveils \$1.1bn Tourism Revenue and New Investment Avenues
Charter Risk Alert: Crew Detention in Conakry Spotlights Fuel Stop Protocols
Major Leadership Changes Announced at Botswana Tourism Organisation
