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South
African National Parks (SANParks) has
announced the eagerly awaited second phase of reopening at Table
Mountain National Park’s Silvermine area, bringing renewed access to
some of Cape Town’s most beloved hiking and nature trails. This follows
the successful reopening of Silvermine Gate 2 and parts of Tokai in
… read more
Every September, the Western
Cape’s wild beauty takes center stage as CapeNature, the region’s
leading conservation agency, opens the gates to its most celebrated
reserves for a week of free exploration. The 11th annual
Access Week is set for 20 to 26 September
2025, inviting visitors from across sub-S… read more
In a significant move for regional
air travel, TAAG Angola Airlines is
expanding its presence in East Africa with the official launch of direct
flights between Luanda (Angola) and
Nairobi (Kenya). Starting today, 01
September 2025, this new route will operate three times weekly,
prov… read more
The
hospitality industry is standing at the
cusp of a technological revolution, and Africa’s hotels are no
exception. The arrival of humanoid AI
robots is moving from a futuristic vision to an immediate
opportunity for forward-thinking hoteliers across the continent. In
2025, as the scramble for gues… read more
Mombasa Air Safari, one of
Kenya’s longest-standing airlines with a legacy dating back to 1974, has
taken a strategic leap forward by acquiring its first
Dash8-100. The aircraft, sourced from Avmax Group and
previously operated by Ravn Alaska, is set to join the carrier’s fleet
by the end of this week, according… read more
The Grand Ethiopian
Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands not only as a monumental engineering
achievement but also as a beacon of opportunity for Ethiopia’s tourism
sector, particularly in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region. To harness GERD’s
full potential as a catalyst for sustainable tourism development, a
multifaceted approach is essenti… read more
Kenya’s
wildlife tourism industry is once again under the spotlight following a
series of viral incidents that have ignited widespread condemnation and
prompted authorities to tighten enforcement of park rules. The latest
controversy centers on a Spanish visitor who filmed himself pouring beer
down an elephant’s trunk at the renowned … read more
The
City of uMhlathuze has staged a landmark
moment for African tourism and investment by hosting the
Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA 2025)
for the first time at the Thembele Conference Centre in Richards Bay.
This gathering, which officially opened on 28 August, has drawn a
dynamic mix of glob… read more
The
rise of “silver tourism”—a term denoting
travel tailored for older adults—has emerged as a transformative force
in the global tourism landscape, and Egypt is positioning itself at the
forefront of this movement. According to the Cabinet Information and
Decision Support Center (IDSC), this sector not only promises t… read more
The
African aviation sector is celebrating a significant milestone as
African airlines recorded a 9.4% increase in air cargo
demand in July 2025 compared to the same period last
year. This robust growth, highlighted in the latest data released by the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA), po… read more
Table Mountain’s Silvermine Gate 1 and Trails Reopen, Welcoming Hikers Back After April Fires
Free Entry to CapeNature Reserves: Explore Western Cape’s Natural Wonders During Access Week 2025
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Direct Luanda-Nairobi Flights, Connecting New Markets and Modern Hubs
Humanoid AI Robots Set to Transform African Hospitality: What Hoteliers Must Know
Mombasa Air Safari Expands Fleet with First Dash8-100, Elevating Kenya’s Regional Air Service
Unlocking Sustainable Tourism Growth Around GERD: Strategies for Long-Term Success in Ethiopia
Kenya Ramps Up Wildlife Protection After Viral Elephant Beer Incident and Maasai Mara Breaches
Richards Bay Unveils Bold Tourism Investment Pipeline at TIFA 2025
Egypt Eyes Senior Tourism Surge as Global Silver Market Expands
African Airlines Achieve 9.4% Cargo Growth in July 2025, Outpacing Global Trends
