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Guinea has embarked on an ambitious project
to construct a 670 km railway, a transformative infrastructure initiative
designed to transport iron ore and other minerals while improving travel for
its citizens. The railway will connect the Simandou mines, one of the world’s
largest untapped iron ore reserves, to a newly constr… read more
Emirates
Airlines has
unveiled its latest Emirates World store in Cairo, Egypt, marking a
significant expansion of its refreshed travel retail concept. Located at the
luxurious 5A WaterWay complex, the store offers a premium, immersive experience
for customers, blending smart technologies, expert travel con… read more
World
Travel Market (WTM) Africa has unveiled its inaugural China Ready® Workshop, designed to equip African
tourism businesses with the tools needed to attract and cater to the world’s
largest outbound travel market. Partnering with CBISN, this exclusive one-day
training will take place on 11 April 2025 at the Cape Town Int… read more
African
Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab
Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector.
This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism
headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th
anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
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African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of renovations on several cottages in the Karoo
National Park, a move aimed at enhancing visitor experiences. The project, part
of ongoing maintenance efforts, will focus on two units at a time to ensure
minimal disruption to guests. The renovations are expected… read more
Etihad
Airways has announced that its Abu Dhabi–Atlanta service will increase to daily
flights starting 1 November 2025, just four months after the route’s launch.
This decision comes in response to overwhelming demand for the UAE’s only non-stop
connection to Atlanta, a key gateway in the United States.
The route,
operated… read more
The eThekwini
Municipality, responsible for managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has shared the
latest updates on the status of its beaches and swimming pools. As of 06
February 2025, 21 beaches in Durban are open and safe for swimming, while two
beaches remain temporarily closed due to concerns about water quality.
Meanwhile, 40 public swimmi… read more
The
prestigious UK consumer group Which? has just released its
latest survey ranking the world's best cities, and Cape
Town has clinched the top spot as the best
long-haul city break for UK travel… read more
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Africa’s tourism sector is booming, with the latest data from Statistics
South Africa confirming a robust 5.1% increase in total arrivals in
2024, reaching an impressive 8.92 million visitors. This positive
trajectory signals continued growth and resilience, offering significant
opportunities for African travel agents&… read more
Morocco is solidifying its position as
a tourism leader in Africa by securing the first ever United
Nations thematic office for tourism on the continent. This landmark
agreement, signed in Marrakech, between Morocco’s Minister
of Touri… read more