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In
a move poised to reshape the landscape of West and
Central African air connectivity, Air
Sénégal and Fly Gabon are
preparing to sign a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The
upcoming agreement is designed to foster deep collaboration across
multiple operational domai… read more
At
the heart of this year’s Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, the
Federal Government of Nigeria has once again underlined its resolve to
make domestic tourism the cornerstone of a
resilient and sustainable African travel industry. Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad,
Permanent Secretary for the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture… read more
flydubai
has announced a significant expansion of its East African operations,
unveiling new flights to Nairobi International Airport
(NBO) in Kenya, set to commence from 15
October 2025. The new route will operate four times a
week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—from
Terminal 3… read more
Emirates
has marked a new chapter in its African operations by introducing its
fully retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to
both Cape Town and
Johannesburg, making these cities the first
in Africa to experience the airline’s next-generation cabins and the
much-anticipated Premium… read more
In
a landmark development for Zambia’s domestic aviation landscape,
Proflight Zambia is poised to introduce
scheduled jet flights on the Lusaka–Kasama
route using a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200. This bold move,
set for late September 2025, marks the first time an aircraft of this
size will regularly se… read more
In
today’s digital-first travel marketplace, an optimized
Google Business Profile (GBP) is a
strategic asset for any African travel business aiming to stand out and
capture new bookings. As Google’s main platform for displaying travel
agencies in maps and local search results, GBP has become indispensable
for increas… read more
The
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially included Uganda in its 2026
visa ban list, a move that will prevent Ugandan nationals from obtaining
tourist and work visas to the Gulf state. This restriction is part of a
broader policy affecting nine countries, including Afghanistan, Libya,
Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, … read more
Etihad
Airways is set to expand its Middle Eastern network with the
introduction of direct flights from Abu Dhabi to
Damascus, starting June 2026. This strategic move will
see four weekly services operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, offering a
total of 8 Business Class seats and 150 Economy
seats per f… read more
The Ethiopian government’s landmark
policy to permit the duty-free importation of motorized
boats is set to reshape the nation’s tourism scene, with far-reaching
implications for Africa’s travel sector. This bold initiative was
highlighted recently by the Ministry of
Tourism, positioning Ethiopia’s lak… read more
The
island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde is
undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a premier
destination for nature-based tourism in West Africa. Through a series of
coordinated interventions led by the Ministry of Tourism
and Transport (MTT) and the Institute of
Tourism… read more
Air Sénégal and Fly Gabon Set to Transform Regional Aviation with Strategic Cooperation
Nigeria Champions Domestic Tourism as Catalyst for Africa’s Travel Renaissance
flydubai: new flights to Nairobi, increased frequencies to Mombasa
Emirates Debuts Refurbished Boeing 777 with Premium Economy on South African Routes
Proflight Zambia Launches First-Ever Jet Service to Kasama, Boosting Northern Circuit Tourism
Mastering Google Business Profile: The Essential Digital Toolkit for Africa’s Travel Sector
UAE’s 2026 Visa Ban on Ugandans Raises Alarms Over Labor, Business, and Tourism Impact
Etihad to Launch Direct Abu Dhabi–Damascus Flights, Expanding Middle East Connections
Ethiopia Opens Waterways to Boost Tourism with Duty-Free Boat Imports
Santo Antão’s Trail Transformation Sets New Benchmark for Nature-Based Tourism in Cape Verde
