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							Ghana is reigniting its pursuit of a 
national airline, partnering with the World Aviation Group 
(WAG). This renewed effort aims to establish a 
sustainable carrier, boasting a modern fleet, 
international alliances, and a hub in Accra.  This ambitious venture 
holds significant potential for Ghana’s travel 
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								Nigeria’s domestic aviation market presents a
 complex picture of growth and contraction, offering both challenges and
 opportunities for discerning African travel agents. 
While the number of scheduled airlines has increased, reaching 14 
carriers in 2024, the overall passenger count has 
declined, raising questions ab… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) is 
rapidly emerging as a key travel hub in West Africa, 
registering impressive passenger growth and solidifying its strategic 
importance.  The airport welcomed an impressive 1.5 
million passengers in 2024, a notable 6.2% 
increase compared to the pre… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Nigeria’s business aviation sector is taking
 flight with VivaJets, a Lagos-based 
aircraft management company, securing its Air Operator 
Certificate (AOC). This achievement marks a pivotal 
moment for VivaJets, unlocking new opportunities 
within Africa’s dynamic private aviation mark… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Ibadan Airport is poised for a major 
transformation, promising a significant boost to 
Nigeria’s aviation sector and exciting new 
opportunities for African travel agents.  The 
modernization project, spearheaded by the Nigerian Airspace 
Management Agency (NAMA) and the Oyo State 
Government, aims to el… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								South Africa is enhancing its air 
travel infrastructure, promising smoother and safer journeys 
for passengers and opening up exciting new opportunities for 
African travel agents.  The Air Traffic and 
Navigation Services (ATNS), in partnership with the 
Ministerial Intervention Team (MIT), has implement… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Africa’s hotel scene is exploding, creating a gold rush for 
travel agents across the continent.  A whopping 577 new 
properties, totaling over 104,000 
rooms, are in the pipeline, marking a 13.3%
 year-on-year surge. This unprecedented growth, detailed 
in the latest Hotel Developm… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has
 secured a major contract with Air Algeria, promising
 exciting new travel opportunities across North and West 
Africa. This partnership will see SAHCO 
providing full ground handling services for Air 
Algeria’s bi-weekly flights between Abuja and 
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								Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra 
recently celebrated a decade of luxury hospitality in 
Ghana, marking a significant milestone for both the 
hotel and the nation's burgeoning tourism sector.  The anniversary 
launch, a star-studded affair, highlighted 
Kempinski’s transformative impact on 
Ghana’s hospital… read more
								
							
							
								
							
								
								
								Nigeria’s travel industry is gearing up for a
 pivotal event, the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 
the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies 
(NANTA). Scheduled for April 9th in Lagos, this gathering
 carries significant weight, focusing on “Collective Prosperity Through 
Market Protection.”  Africa… read more