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Airlink Expands Nairobi and Lusaka Routes with New Flights
South African regional airline Airlink has announced significant enhancements to its Nairobi and Lusaka routes, further solidifying its position as a key player in African aviation. Starting 30 March 2025, the airline will introduce three weekly night-time return flights between OR Tambo Intern… read more
Travel Inn Launches Booking Portal with Exclusive Services and Green Tourism Focus
A new player in Nigeria’s travel industry, Travel Inn Booking Portal, has officially launched in Lagos, bringing innovative offerings and a strong commitment to sustainable tourism. The platform, which promises to simplify travel arrangements for air passengers and tourists, has already attracted attention for its uniq… read more
Emirates Expands Premium Boeing 777 Fleet on Riyadh Routes
In a move to elevate travel experiences for passengers flying to Saudi Arabia, Emirates has announced plans to deploy its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh. Starting on March 30 and May 7, 2025, respectively, this upgrade will make Riya… read more
Pangolin.Africa Promotes the Pangolert Number to Protect the Pangolin
Pangolin. Africa, a leading non-profit dedicated to the conservation of pangolins, recently launched the Pangolert number: +27 (0)72 726 4654 – a vital tool for reporting pangolin sightings and alerting authorities to illegal trafficking in Africa.
Pangolins have been the most heavily trafficked mammal for over a decade. An e… read more
KTB and Kenya Airways Partner to Boost North American Tourism to Kenya
In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading tourist destination, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing tourist arrivals from North America by 11% by the end of the financial year. This collaboration u… read more
Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Key Destinations, Enhancing Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways, crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, is strengthening its position as a global connectivity leader with expanded flight frequencies to several key destinations. This move, timed perfectly ahead of the peak summer travel season, will provide passengers with greater flexibi… read more
BTL 2025: TAAG Strengthens Strategic Partnerships at Lisbon Travel Market
The recently rebranded Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market (BTL) officially opened its doors on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, marking another milestone in the global travel industry’s calendar. The event, inaugurated by Nelson Pedro Rodrigues de Oliveira, President of the Executive Council, and Miguel Carneiro, the Administrat… read more
Sierra Leone Positions Itself as a Rising Star in Global Tourism
At the prestigious ITB High-Level Ministerial Global Roundtable, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, made a compelling case for her country as an emerging and unique tourism destination. Speaking at the event, chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest under the theme “Next Chances, … read more
Polish Travel Specialists Unlock Africa’s Potential for Luxury and Tailor-Made Itineraries
As Poland’s travel market continues to rebound in a post-pandemic era, Polish travel operators are redefining long-haul travel, with Africa emerging as a prime destination for luxury and tailor-made experiences. During the Africa Showcase Central Eastern European (CEE) roadshow held in Warsaw, Polish specialists highli… read more
Green Africa Sets New Standard with Nigeria’s First Airline Chatbot, “gChat”
Green Africa, one of Nigeria’s leading value airlines, has taken a bold step toward revolutionizing customer service in the aviation industry with the launch of “gChat”, a cutting-edge chatbot designed to provide 24/7 support. This marks a historic milestone as Green Africa becomes the first airline in Nigeria to intro… read more
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