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/Ai-/Ais Flood Impacts Camps; Alternate Adventures Await
The Orange River’s rising tide has brought about significant changes in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, impacting travel plans and creating a need for travel agents to adapt. Several camps within this popular park, straddling South Africa and Namibia, are temporarily clo… read more
Sahel Route Delay: Opportunity Knocks for Regional Travel Agents
Air France’s postponement of flights to Bamako, Niamey, and Ouagadougou until September 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for travel agents across Africa. Originally slated for a July restart, the delay stems from ongoing political complexities and security concerns in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Fa… read more
Ethiopian Airlines’ Lagos Boost: Agent Goldmine
Ethiopian Airlines’ expansion in Lagos spells significant opportunities for African travel agents. Starting July 1st, the airline is adding two daily flights to its Lagos-Addis Ababa route, creating a wealth of new connection possibilities and increased commission potential for agents across the continent. This strateg… read more
Kinshasa’s Music Fest: Agent Gateway to DRC’s Untapped Riches
The First World Music and Tourism Festival, set to hit Kinshasa from July 16th to 18th, 2025, is more than just a celebration of music; it's a golden opportunity for African travel agents to tap into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s burgeoning tourism sector. Under the High Patronag… read more
Africa Showcase: Precision Networking Fuels Tourism Boom
For two decades, Africa Showcase has revolutionized how African tourism businesses connect with the world. Founded by Jacqui Reynolds and Amanda Margison, this platform has moved beyond traditional networking, offering targeted roadshows and curated market engagements that deliver tangible results for … read more
Mpumalanga’s Road Revolution: Paving the Way to a Tourism Boom
South Africa’s scenic Mpumalanga province is undergoing a significant transformation, promising exciting new prospects for travel agents across Africa. A major road infrastructure overhaul, spearheaded by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), is set to redefine accessibility to the K… read more
Air Senegal Fleet Reduction Impacts West African Travel
Air Senegal’s recent decision to end its wet-lease agreement with GetJet Airlines for an Airbus A320-200 has sent ripples through the West African aviation landscape. The move, which saw the aircraft return to Lithuania at the end of April, leaves the airline with only half of its fleet operational, raising concerns about … read more
Mauritania-UAE Aviation Pact: New Horizons for African Travel
Mauritania and the UAE have inked a groundbreaking aviation agreement, setting the stage for a transformative leap in Africa’s travel sector. This partnership, formalized through a Letter of Intent, promises to reshape air travel across the continent, unlocking exciting new opportuniti… read more
AirAsia X Restructures Africa Strategy, Focus Shifting to New Destinations
AirAsia X’s decision to suspend its Kuala Lumpur-Nairobi service effective September 1, 2025, marks a shift in the airline’s Africa strategy. This move, driven by lower-than-anticipated demand, follows a similar retreat from the Mauritius route in 2017. While this news may raise concerns within the Afr… read more
Port Sudan Airport Reopens, Boosting Regional Travel
Port Sudan International Airport (PZU) is back in operation, marking a crucial step towards restoring normalcy for regional travel and trade after a temporary closure due to security concerns. This reopening signals positive prospects for airlines, travel businesses, and the broader economy of the region.
The airport’s resumption… read more
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