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Rwanda
has once again cemented its reputation as Africa’s most
visa-open country, sharing the top spot
with The Gambia in the newly released 2025 Africa Visa
Openness Index (AVOI). This achievement marks the third
consecutive year that Rwanda has led the continent in facilitating
cross-border movemen… read more
In
a significant move aimed at revitalizing its regional network,
LAM-Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has
welcomed two Embraer E190 aircraft
previously operated by KLM Cityhopper. The aircraft touched down in
Maputo on December 13, 2025, marking a new chapter in the national
carrier’s ongoing fleet moder… read more
Air
Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest airline, has taken a
decisive step to reinforce its regional capacity with the recent
acquisition of an Embraer E190 aircraft
previously flown by Aeromexico. The jet landed in Lagos on Tuesday,
December 16, 2025, marking a timely addition to the carrier’s fleet as
… read more
South African National Parks
(SANParks) has issued a crucial operational
update for the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier
Park following recent flooding along the Orange River, a
development that continues to impact both infrastructure and visitor
access. While water levels are now receding, several f… read more
Morocco
has unveiled a sweeping upgrade to its tourism statistics
model, setting a new standard for data-driven
decision-making in North Africa’s tourism industry. This reform aligns
Morocco’s data collection and analysis with international
best practices, providing the sector with a robust
foundatio… read more
Kenya’s
tourism sector is on the cusp of significant transformation as the
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife intensifies consultations with industry
stakeholders in anticipation of major policy pronouncements by
President William Ruto during the upcoming Jamhuri Day celebrations.
This renewed focus comes at a pivotal moment, with… read more
A
pioneering hybrid AI architecture recently unveiled by a major online
booking platform could signal the future direction for Africa's rapidly
expanding hospitality sector. As digital transformation accelerates
across the continent, the lessons from this global player’s approach
offer a glimpse into how African businesses might leapfr… read more
As
the hot, dry summer months take hold
across South Africa’s Western Cape, provincial authorities have enacted a
series of water restrictions designed to
mitigate looming shortages. The government has identified several towns
at high risk of water insecurity, prompting the implementation of tiered
r… read more
Seychelles has taken a
decisive step toward redefining its tourism sector’s environmental
footprint, hosting the iCOAST Seychelles Project
Preparation Validation Workshop on 3 December 2025 at
Laila, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. This milestone event, organised by
the Tourism Department in partnership with the Un… read more
A historic chapter
has unfolded in the Republic of Congo with the official ribbon-cutting
of the Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville, marking
the debut of the country’s first purpose-built luxury hotel and the
Kempinski brand’s return to Africa after nearly a decade. This highly
anticipated opening not only elevates Brazzavill… read more