South
Africa's travel and hospitality sector has reached a significant
milestone, emerging as one of the nation's most powerful engines for
economic development and employment
creation. According to the latest figures presented
during the national Budget Vote address in Cape Town, the industry now
directly employs cl… read more
Nigeria's
largest private carrier has made significant strides in its growth
strategy, announcing both a fleet expansion and the launch of an
ambitious new transcontinental service that directly connects West
Africa with the Caribbean. These developments carry meaningful
implications for travel professionals across sub-Saharan … read more
Ghana
has taken a bold step toward continental integration and modernised
travel facilitation with the official launch of its
electronic visa platform and the immediate
elimination of visa fees for all African passport holders. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, this development represents a
signific… read more
International
access to South Africa's east coast has received a welcome boost as
Emirates continues restoring services on its Durban route following a
period of operational disruption earlier in 2026. For
African travel professionals packaging
KwaZulu-Natal experiences, the improved connectivity opens valuable
oppor… read more
South
African National Parks has announced a comprehensive
security enhancement programme for the Kruger National Park following
the devastating discovery of two tourists who went missing in the remote
Pafuri section of the reserve. The tragic incident has prompted park
authorities to implement immediate measures aimed… read more
A
worrying shift in financial crime patterns is emerging across the
globe, with artificial intelligence and psychological
manipulation now forming the primary toolkit for
fraudsters seeking to steal money from businesses and consumers alike.
Fresh findings from a major payments security report reveal that
criminals a… read more
A
groundbreaking achievement has placed Uganda firmly on the map of
ethical and sustainable tourism across the African continent.
Kara-Tunga Safari Camp has officially
received Fair Trade Tourism certification, making it the first tourism
business in Uganda to earn this internationally recognised distinction.
This la… read more
Uganda's
aviation market is attracting unprecedented interest from new
operators as the country's civil aviation regulator
confirms it has received licence applications from nine airlines seeking
to launch services in the East African nation. Three of these
applicants are targeting international routes, signalling ambi… read more
Air
Congo has taken delivery of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop
aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the
rapid expansion of the Democratic Republic of Congo's emerging national
carrier. The delivery ceremony, held at N'Djili International Airport in
Kinshasa on 30 April 2026, brings the airline'… read more
South
African National Parks has confirmed that controlled management burns
are now underway across sections of the iconic Kruger
National Park as rangers prepare for the 2026 winter fire season. The
annual burning programme, which typically runs from June through
October, will be more extensive this year following sig… read more
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South Africa's Tourism Boom: Record Arrivals and Nearly One Million Jobs Signal Growth
Air Peace Strengthens Fleet and Opens Historic Lagos-Barbados Route
Ghana Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers and Unveils Digital Entry System
Emirates Strengthens Durban Connectivity as South African Network Recovers
Kruger National Park Strengthens Security Following Tragic Tourist Deaths
AI-Powered Fraud Threatens African Travel Payments as Criminals Target Human Trust
Uganda Celebrates First Fair Trade Tourism Certified Business in Historic Milestone
Nine Airlines Seek Operating Licences in Uganda as Competition Heats Up
Air Congo Expands Fleet to Five Aircraft With Second ATR 72-600 Delivery
Kruger National Park Launches Controlled Burns Following Exceptional Summer Rainfall
