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MSC Opera Charts a New Course for South African Cruise Tourism
MSC Cruises is set to make waves in the South African cruise market with the deployment of the MSC Opera for the 2025/26 season. This strategic move presents a wealth of opportunities for African travel agents, offering a diverse range of itineraries and a compelling value propositio… read more
Ghana-South Africa Tourism Partnership: A Golden Opportunity for African Travel Agents
A burgeoning tourism partnership between Ghana and South Africa is creating exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. This collaboration, spearheaded by the Tour Operators’ Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) and South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, promises to unlock significant g… read more
Uganda Airlines London Launch: Soaring Above the Fake News
Uganda Airlines is set to take off for London Gatwick on May 18, 2025, marking a significant leap for East African aviation. This exciting development has, however, been clouded by recent misinformation circulating on social media, falsely claiming the UK blocked the route due to human rig… read more
Camrail’s Strategic Investments Signal Enhanced Connectivity Across Central Africa
Camrail, a key player in Central Africa's rail network, has announced significant investments in its infrastructure and operations, promising a boost for regional trade and travel. These developments hold particular significance for African travel agents, offering enhanced logistical solutions and imp… read more
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Navigates Turbulence: A Deep Dive for African Travel Agents
Nigeria’s aviation sector faced headwinds in 2024, with a slight dip in overall passenger traffic and a significant number of baggage handling issues. While these challenges present hurdles, they also underscore opportunities for African travel agents to provide enhanced services and support to their clients na… read more
U.S. Airlines Expand Cape Town Routes: A Golden Opportunity for African Travel Agents
Enhanced air connectivity between the U.S. and South Africa is on the horizon, creating exciting new prospects for African travel agents. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have submitted applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase their flight frequencies to Cap… read more
Green Africa’s Grounding Shakes Up Nigerian Travel Market
Green Africa Airways’ abrupt suspension of flights has sent ripples through Nigeria’s domestic travel market, impacting regional connectivity and raising concerns about the challenges faced by emerging airlines in Africa. The airline, which operates a fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprops, grounded i… read more
Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines Soar Together: New Horizons for African Travel Agents
A groundbreaking joint venture between Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines is set to redefine air travel between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, unlocking exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. This landmark partnership, encompassing a comprehensive codesh… read more
Namibia Boosts Arrivals Experience with New Airport Information Desk
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has unveiled a new Information Desk at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), marking a significant enhancement to the visitor arrival experience. This strategic initiative aims to provide a warm welcome and essential support for tourists, contributing to the growth of Namibia’s to… read more
Kenya Spearheads Digital Travel Payments in Africa
Kenya is solidifying its position as a leader in digital travel payments within Africa, driven by innovative strategies and strong public-private partnerships. The recent Kenya Travel Industry Payment Summit (KTRIPS 2025) in Nairobi underscored the nation’s commitment to transforming the travel payment ecosystem, … read more
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