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A significant new bridge is
being built between Africa and the Indian Ocean. The
Maldives and
Ethiopia have officially signed a bilateral
air services agreement that establishes
the regulatory framework for scheduled passenger and cargo services
between the two countries, opening the… read more
UN
Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais has issued a
powerful call to African governments and tourism stakeholders to place
people firmly at the centre of the continent's tourism development
agenda. Speaking at the High-Level Dialogue during the
69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF)
Meet… read more
East
African aviation has taken another confident step forward as
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL)
officially launches direct flights between Tanzania and Oman,
establishing the first non-stop air link between the two countries. The
inaugural service touched down at Muscat International
Airport on… read more
Seychelles is set for a
significant tourism boost as Ethiopian
Airlines prepares to launch double daily
flights between Addis Ababa and
Mahé from 1 December 2026. The move marks one of the most
important recent developments in Indian Ocean island connectivity and
offers sub-Saharan A… read more
In
a move being widely welcomed across the continent's travel industry,
South Africa has officially reaffirmed its
visa-free entry policy for citizens of 22 African
countries, offering a significant boost to regional
tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange. For eligible passport
holders, this… read more
Spain
has officially confirmed its 2026 visa
policy, opening the door for citizens of eight African
nations to enter the country without the traditional Schengen visa
hurdle. Under the updated framework, holders of ordinary passports from
Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius,
Seychelles, Cape Verde… read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles has
strengthened its tourism leadership with the appointment of
Mrs Maria Azemia as the new Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The
announcement, made by the Office of the President, signals a fresh
chapter for one of Africa… read more
A long-awaited breakthrough is
unfolding in the Indian Ocean's aviation landscape, and it carries
meaningful implications for tourism, trade, and family reunification
across the region. Direct flights between the Union of the
Comoros and Madagascar are
set to resume this July, ending roughly four years… read more
Sunshine, warm seas, and
pristine sands are once again beckoning holidaymakers to South Africa's
east coast, and the latest municipal update should please every travel
professional selling South African beach experiences. According to fresh
beach water quality results released by the eThekwini
Municipality on 11 July 2026… read more
A major regulatory shift has
taken hold at every South African border crossing, and travel
professionals across the continent need to bring their clients up to
speed without delay. As of 1 July 2026, the
South African Revenue Service (SARS) now
requires all passengers travelling to and from South Afric… read more
Maldives and Ethiopia Sign Air Services Deal Opening Door to Direct Ethiopian Airlines Flights
UN Tourism Chief Urges Africa to Place People at Heart of Tourism Growth Strategy in Seychelles
Air Tanzania Launches Historic Direct Dar es Salaam–Muscat Route in Bold Gulf Expansion Push
South Africa Reaffirms Visa-Free Access for 22 African Nations, Boosting Regional Mobility
Spain unlocks visa-free access for eight African nations in landmark 2026 entry policy
Seychelles Tourism Board welcomes Maria Azemia as new Deputy CEO to steer destination growth
Comoros and Madagascar Restore Direct Flights After Four-Year Freeze, Reopening Indian Ocean Corrido
Durban Beaches Cleared for Summer Fun as 22 of 23 Coastal Spots Meet National Water Quality Standard
South Africa's Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Now in Force, Reshaping Border Procedures
