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On January
21, 2025, the Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium took place in
Kampala, marking a significant milestone in the tourism collaboration between
the two nations. Co-hosted by the Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and
Antiquities and the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, the event brought together over 200
repres… read more
Zambia
Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced the temporary closure of the Departure
Lounge in Terminal 1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka.
This closure is part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at enhancing
passenger experience and upgrading the facility to modern stan… read more
African air
traffic is on the rise, but growth opportunities continue to be constrained by infrastructure
challenges, according to Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa. Speaking
during an African Airlines Association (AFRAA) webinar, Tounsi
emphasized the need for stronger government engagement, regional cooperation,
… read more
Cape
Town International Airport (CPT), one of Africa’s busiest travel hubs, has faced a challenging week with power
outages and a technical runway incident causing delays and disruptions to
flight operations. These issues have highlighted the importance of resilient
infrastructure and contingency planning at… read more
Moroccoreached a historic milestone in 2024,
welcoming a record 17.4 million visitors—a figure that surpassed its tourism
roadmap target originally set for 2026. This total includes 8.8 million foreign
tourists, a 23% increase from 2023, and 8.6 million Moroccans residing abroad.
For the
first time… read more
The Botswana
Ministry of Environment and Tourism has issued an important advisory
following recent rains that have caused flooding in key areas of Chobe
National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Several roads in these popular
safari destinations are temporarily inaccessible, and visitors are ad… read more
Air
Seychelles has completed its seasonal operations to Reunion Island, which ran
from 30 December 2024 to 18 January 2025, successfully connecting two
breathtaking island destinations. During this period, the airline carried
nearly 500 passengers across eight rotations, reflecting robust demand and
growing travel interest bet… read more
The Civil
Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the
operating hours of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) in
Francistown. Effective from 23 January 2025, the airport will now operate
Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, while on weekends and public
holidays, … read more
The business
travel industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the demand
for more efficient, dynamic, and customer-focused distribution systems. At the
forefront of this evolution is New Distribution Capability (NDC), which is
reshaping how travel services are accessed and delivered. For African travel
agents… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
Uganda-China Tourism Symposium Sparks Collaboration and Growth Opportunities
Renovations Underway at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport, Departure Lounge Temporarily Closed
African Aviation Growth Faces Infrastructure Hurdles, Says ACI Africa
Cape Town International Airport Faces Power and Technical Disruptions This Week
Morocco Becomes Africa's Top Tourist Destination, Surpassing Egypt in 2024
Flooding in Botswana’s Chobe and Moremi Reserves: Key Travel Updates for Visitors
Air Seychelles Wraps Up Successful Seasonal Flights to Reunion Island
Botswana Adjusts Operating Hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
Advanced Distribution Capabilities: Transforming Business Travel Across Africa
Air Kasai Antonov An-26 overruns runway at Kongolo Airfield, DR Congo
