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KwaZulu-Natal is set to gain a significant new international air link, as Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch daily non-stop flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11 December 2026. The new service marks another important expansion of Africa's largest carrier's footprint in South Africa and promises to op… read more
Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
A quiet but consequential challenge is reshaping the way airlines process international passengers, and it goes to the very heart of how modern travel is authorised. When a passenger arrives at the airport clutching a valid passport, a confirmed ticket and an eVisa, one deceptively simple question arises: how does the airline ac… read more
Travellers planning visits to Kruger National Park later this month should take careful note of a distinctive temporary closure affecting one of the reserve's most iconic northern camps. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that Shingwedzi Rest Camp will be off-limits to regular guests from 18 to 26 Sept… read more
Nigeria's largest carrier Air Peace has mounted a robust defence of its August 2026 operational performance, attributing the overwhelming majority of its flight delays during the month to external factors beyond its control while simultaneously challenging the accuracy of the data released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority… read more
September has taken on unusual significance for South Africa's tourism community this year, as the country celebrates Tourism Month against the backdrop of exceptionally strong performance data that positions the destination as one of the continent's most dynamic post-pandemic success stories. For the African travel trade, the n… read more
Uganda's private tourism sector has thrown its full weight behind the ambitious Roosevelt Africa Trail (RAT), an initiative that promises to transform a remarkable chapter of shared history into a living, revenue-generating tourism product with the potential to reshape the country's visitor economy. Backing from the Ugan… read more
A powerful call has gone out from Lagos for African governments to fundamentally strengthen the policies and institutional structures that underpin tourism growth across the continent. The joint appeal, made by The Gambia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, and the President of the Federation of Tourism Assoc… read more
Seychelles is delivering encouraging signs of recovery from the disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with both July and August 2026 recording higher visitor arrivals than the same months of the previous year. The latest performance data points to renewed momentum for one of the Indian Ocean's most iconic tourism desti… read more
Travellers heading to northern Mozambique will soon enjoy a valuable new international flight option, as Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch a three-times-weekly service between Addis Ababa and Nacala from 27 October 2026. The new route positions Nacala as the airline's third destination in Mozambique, joining… read more
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Daily Non-Stop Addis Ababa–Durban Service From 11 December
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
eVisa Verification Crisis: Why Global Airlines Are Racing to Standardise Digital Travel Documents
Kruger's Shingwedzi Camp to Host Baroque in the Bush Festival From 18 to 26 September
Air Peace Pushes Back on NCAA Delay Report, Blames Congestion, Weather and Union Action
South Africa Tourism Soars 12.3% in H1 2026 as Africa Arrivals Lead the Rebound
Uganda's Roosevelt Africa Trail Wins Powerful Trade Backing to Unlock Heritage Tourism Boom
Gambia and FTAN Urge African Governments to Rewrite Tourism Policy for Continental Growth
Seychelles Tourism Bounces Back as July and August Arrivals Outpace 2025 Levels
