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AWA Bridges Lagos & Ouagadougou
Africa World Airlines (AWA) is launching a game-changing direct flight between Lagos, Nigeria (LOS), and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (OUA), starting July 1st, 2025. This new route opens exciting opportunities for African travel agents to tap into growing business and tourism demand.
This d… read more
US Visa Rules Shift: Agent Toolkit
New US visa restrictions are impacting African travel, prompting agents to adapt their strategies. Seven African nations face a full travel ban, while three others have partial restrictions, creating challenges for US-bound travel.
The full ban affects nationals of Chad, the Republic o… read more
Emirates Boosts Barcelona Flights
Emirates is significantly expanding its presence in Barcelona, a move that presents exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. Starting October 26, 2025, the airline will introduce a third daily flight to the Spanish city, boosting its current 14 weekly services to 21. This expansion translates to a su… read more
Luanda Conference to Chart Africa’s Aviation-Tourism Future
Luanda, Angola is set to host a pivotal conference shaping the future of African travel. The 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, taking place from July 22nd to 24th, 2025, will bring together key players to address the synergistic growth of these vital sectors… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Angola's Domestic Market: Huíla Province Beckons
Ethiopian Airlines is exploring expansion into Angola’s domestic aviation market, focusing on the potential of Huíla province and its capital, Lubango. This move could significantly enhance regional connectivity within Angola and across Africa, opening up new opportu… read more
Chef Gibbs Unveils Nigeria’s Culinary Tourism Vision
Nigeria is making a bold move to become a top gastronomy tourism hub in Africa. At the Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Arusha, Tanzania, renowned culinary expert Chef Gbolabo Adebakin (Chef Gibbs) presented a compelling strategy to elevate Nigeria’s food culture on the glob… read more
Cape Town Hikes to 4th Best Global Hiking City
Cape Town has secured its spot as a top global hiking destination, ranking 4th in a recent study by Sportsshoes.com. This recognition highlights the Mother City's exceptional appeal for adventure travelers and presents exciting opportunities for African travel agents.
The study, which evaluated over 180 tourist de… read more
Tanzania Railways: Modernizing Rail Travel and Boosting Touris
The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is making significant strides in modernizing its rail network, enhancing both passenger and freight transport across the country. This progress has been recognized during the Public Service Week celebrations in Dodoma, where the Minister of State, Hon. George Simbachawene, praise… read more
UNWTO & Slow Food Partnership: A Recipe for Gastronomy Tourism Growth
A groundbreaking partnership between the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Slow Food promises to spice up Africa’s culinary tourism scene. This collaboration, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to strengthen the entire gastronomy tourism value chain… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Soars with A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines is elevating the air travel experience with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000 to its fleet, presenting exciting new opportunities for travel agents across Africa. This advanced aircraft redefines passenger comfort in Economy Class, offering spacious seating, cutt… read more
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