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South
African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that construction is currently
underway at the Highlands Mountain Retreat, located in the breathtaking Golden
Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State, South Africa. The renovation
project, which began on 30 January 2025, is expected to be completed by 30
October 2025. While the re… read more
The Global
Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 3, 2025, will shine a spotlight on Africa’s
potential in the global meetings and events industry, marking a significant
milestone in the continent’s integration into this dynamic sector. Organized by
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global association for
meeting and eve… read more
Air
Peace, Nigeria’s
leading airline and West Africa's largest carrier, has announced its landmark
interline agreement with Emirates, one of the world’s premier airlines. This
collaboration is set to enhance travel options and connectivity for Air Peace
customers, offering seamless access to international destinations via D… read more
The Rwandan
government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation facilities,
including hotel room rates, as part of its tax policy reforms approved by the
Cabinet on February 10, 2025. Officials state that this levy is aimed at
supporting investments in the tourism and hospitality sectors, ensuring the
continued growth and sustainab… read more
Overland
Airways, Nigeria’s leading airline, has taken a major step toward uniting
African markets by launching direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra
Leone, and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. These new routes, which commenced in December
2024, align with the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market
(SAATM) ini… read more
The Government
of Sierra Leone, through its Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has
launched a bold initiative to combat illegal encroachment on the 6,000-hectare Tourism
Development Area (TDA) surrounding the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS).
This measure underscores the government’s dedication to preserving biodivers… read more
UN Tourism
has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its
prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative, reinforcing its commitment to
promoting rural tourism as a driver of sustainable development and community
inclusion. This global program highlights villages excelling in cultural and
natural heritage preservation, … read more
Ethiopian
Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the fastest-growing airline
brands globally, has announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger
service to Hyderabad, India, starting June 16, 2025. This new route underscores
Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity
… read more
British
Airways (BA), the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, and South African regional
airline Airlink have expanded their codeshare agreement to include destinations
in Botswana, further enhancing connectivity between Europe, North America, and Southern
Africa. The enhanced agreement, which has been gradually implemented since la… read more
Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park management, under SANParks, has announced adjustments to
shop operating hours at several rest camps this February due to scheduled monthly
stocktaking. These changes will affect visitors staying at or passing through
the Nossob, Mata Mata, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camps on specific dates.
On 18
February … read more