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Cape
Town International Airport (CPT), one of Africa’s busiest travel hubs, has faced a challenging week with power
outages and a technical runway incident causing delays and disruptions to
flight operations. These issues have highlighted the importance of resilient
infrastructure and contingency planning at… read more
Moroccoreached a historic milestone in 2024,
welcoming a record 17.4 million visitors—a figure that surpassed its tourism
roadmap target originally set for 2026. This total includes 8.8 million foreign
tourists, a 23% increase from 2023, and 8.6 million Moroccans residing abroad.
For the
first time… read more
The Botswana
Ministry of Environment and Tourism has issued an important advisory
following recent rains that have caused flooding in key areas of Chobe
National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Several roads in these popular
safari destinations are temporarily inaccessible, and visitors are ad… read more
Air
Seychelles has completed its seasonal operations to Reunion Island, which ran
from 30 December 2024 to 18 January 2025, successfully connecting two
breathtaking island destinations. During this period, the airline carried
nearly 500 passengers across eight rotations, reflecting robust demand and
growing travel interest bet… 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
The business
travel industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the demand
for more efficient, dynamic, and customer-focused distribution systems. At the
forefront of this evolution is New Distribution Capability (NDC), which is
reshaping how travel services are accessed and delivered. For African travel
agents… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
Uganda is taking bold steps to position
itself as a top global tourist destinationthrough a strategic partnership
with Emirates Airlines. The collaboration, led by the Uganda Tourism Board
(UTB) and the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, focuses on increasing tourism
arrivals by promoting the coun… read more
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation
has officially launched the Hyatt Regency Nairobi in the vibrant
Westlands district, marking the brand’s long-awaited entry into Kenya’s
luxury hospitality market. This opening represents a significant milestone
for Hyatt as it continues its strateg… read more
The Ekiti
Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is
poised to become a significant center for both cargo and passenger
operations in Nigeria. This assertion was made by Mr. Festus Keyamo, the
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during his recent inspection of
the airp… read more
Cape Town International Airport Faces Power and Technical Disruptions This Week
Morocco Becomes Africa's Top Tourist Destination, Surpassing Egypt in 2024
Flooding in Botswana’s Chobe and Moremi Reserves: Key Travel Updates for Visitors
Air Seychelles Wraps Up Successful Seasonal Flights to Reunion Island
Botswana Adjusts Operating Hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
Advanced Distribution Capabilities: Transforming Business Travel Across Africa
Air Kasai Antonov An-26 overruns runway at Kongolo Airfield, DR Congo
Uganda Partners with Emirates Airlines to Boost Tourism Through Global Marketing
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Debuts in Kenya, Boosting Luxury Hospitality in East Africa
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport: Nigeria's Emerging Hub for Aviation Growth
