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The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
and Challenge, originally planned for early June, has
been rescheduled to take place from Tuesday, June 24 to
Friday, June 27, 2025. Organized by Africa
Tourism Partners in collaboration with key stakeholders,
the Summit will be hosted … read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the
temporary closure of Island Lake in the
Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National
Park for all recreational activities. This precautionary
measure comes in response to the detection of a blue-green
algal bloom, which may p… read more
Emirates is set to enhance its global network with the
deployment of its newly refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, featuring
upgraded cabins and a four-class configuration. Starting
April 14, 2025, the airline will introduce
the retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights between Dubai and Seoul, South
Korea, followed by its launch… read more
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s
largest and fastest-growing airline, marked the 2025 International
Women’s Day on March 8 with a vibrant celebration at the Skylight Hotel
in Addis Ababa. The event, attended by esteemed government officials,
distinguished guests, and senior airline executives, highlighted the
airline’s com… read more
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service
(BURS) has issued an important travel advisory for those
planning to cross the Botswana-South Africa border. In light of recent
heavy rains and subsequent flooding, several key border posts between
the two nations have been temporarily closed. This development affects
travelers and … read more
The eThekwini Municipality,
responsible for managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced the
latest status of its beaches and public swimming pools as of
28 February 2025. In positive news for
locals and tourists alike, 20 beaches in
Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swi… read more
In a significant move to resolve ongoing visa challenges faced
by Nigerians traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), both nations
have agreed to hold discussions in the coming days. This decision was
reached during a courtesy visit by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem
Saeed Alshamsi, to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, A… read more
The U.S. Department of State has updated its
Travel Advisory for South Sudan as of March
8, 2025, maintaining the advisory at Level 4: Do Not
Travel. This update reflects the ordered departure of
non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Juba due to ongoing
security threats. The advisory replaces th… read more
British Airways (BA), the United
Kingdom’s flag carrier, is set to enhance its connectivity between
London and Cape Town by introducing an additional frequency during the
European Winter 2025/2026 season. Starting from November
9, 2025, the airline will operate a third daily return
service between Heat… read more
South Africa has reported a significant decline in rhino
poaching incidents for 2024, with a total of 420
rhinos killed across the country compared to
499 in 2023. This marks a positive step in
the ongoing battle against wildlife crime, but challenges remain,
particularly in key regions like
… read more
Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit Rescheduled for June 2025 in Nairobi
Temporary Closure of Island Lake in Garden Route National Park Due to Algal Bloom
Emirates Expands Premium Boeing 777 Routes to Seoul and London Stansted
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Women’s Day with All-Women Flights to Six Destinations
Flooding Forces Temporary Closure of Key Botswana-South Africa Border Posts
Durban Beaches and Pools Update: 20 Beaches Open for Swimming
Nigeria and UAE to Address Visa Challenges Amid Strengthened Bilateral Ties
U.S. Updates Travel Advisory for South Sudan: Level 4 - Do Not Travel
British Airways Adds Third Daily Flight Between London and Cape Town
South Africa Records Decline in Rhino Poaching for 2024, but Challenges Persist
