Travel news overview

• Flights
• Beyond Africa
• 30/07/2025 07:26

Etihad & Vietnam Airlines Soar: New Partnership Opens Doors for African Travel Agents

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have joined forces in a groundbreaking frequent flyer partnership, effective July 1st, 2025. This alliance creates exciting new opportunities for African travel agents to curate unique travel experiences for their clientele.

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• Flights
• 30/07/2025 07:25

SAA Bridges Cape Town & Mauritius

South African Airways (SAA) is poised to reshape travel between South Africa and Mauritius with the launch of a groundbreaking non-stop service between Cape Town and Mauritius. Commencing on December 9, 2025, this strategic move opens exciting new avenues for African travel agents.

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• Attractions
• 30/07/2025 07:22

Durban Beaches Shine: Enhanced Safety Measures Boost Tourism Confidence

Durban, renowned for its stunning coastline and vibrant beach culture, reinforces its commitment to visitor safety with a robust beach monitoring program. This initiative provides crucial information for African travel agents, ensuring a confident and informed approach to promoting Durban as a prime beach destina… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2025 07:15

Tunisair Enhances Paris Orly Route with A340-300, Boosting Capacity for Peak Season

Tunisair has strengthened its commitment to the vital Paris Orly route by introducing a wet-leased Airbus A340-300 from Romanian carrier Legend Airlines. This strategic move replaces a similar aircraft previously leased from USC, ensuring enhanced capacity and improved service reliability for travelers dur… read more

• Flights
• 30/07/2025 07:01

Reconnect with Nature, Culture, and Comfort: Overland Airways Opens Minna to the World

Overland Airways invites African travel agents to discover a revitalized destination: Minna, the capital of Niger State. Reconnect your clients with the heart of Nigeria, offering a seamless blend of nature, culture, and convenient travel, all powered by Overland Airways' renewed commitment to this vibrant city.… read more

• Flights
• 28/07/2025 07:08

Etihad Unveils Game-Changing A321LR with Unprecedented First Suites for Narrowbody Travel

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, marking a significant leap forward in narrowbody travel. This aircraft, the first of 30 slated to join Etihad’s fleet, introduces a groundbreaking three-cabin configuration, including the airline’s pioneering First Suites designed specifically for narr… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 28/07/2025 06:33

Nigeria’s Passport Strengthens, but Regional Disparities Remain

Nigeria's passport has seen a notable boost in the latest Henley Passport Index, rising to 88th place globally. This positive shift reflects an ongoing upward trend since 2021, when it held the 103rd spot. While this improvement offers some optimism, African travel agents should be aware of the persistent… read more

• Destinations
• 28/07/2025 06:33

Kenya’s Tourism Boom

Kenya is experiencing a surge in tourism, offering exciting opportunities for travel agents across Africa. President William Ruto recently announced an ambitious campaign to attract five million international visitors by 2027, emphasizing sustainable tourism and community involvement. This initiative … read more

• Flights
• 28/07/2025 06:33

Emirates Upcycles Aircraft Materials into Exclusive Luggage

Following the resounding success of its 2023 debut, the Aircrafted by Emirates collection returns with a limited-edition line of handcrafted luggage and bags. This exclusive 2025 collection, fashioned from upcycled materials salvaged from Emirates’ retrofitted aircraft, presents a unique retail opportunity for travel a… read more

• Flights
• 28/07/2025 06:33

TAAG Relaunches Luanda-Praia Route, Linking Africa with Europe & Americas

TAAG Angola Airlines is set to reinstate direct flights between Luanda and Praia after a nine-year hiatus, marking a significant development for African travel. This move, announced at the ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial Conference in Luanda, positions Cape Verde as a strategic hub connecting Africa w… read more