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Important
update for African travel agents: Brussels Airlines is set to
resume flights to Kinshasa on January 31st, following a
temporary suspension due to escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC). This is welcome news for travelers between Africa and Europe, and
particu… read more
Attention
all South African travel agents! MSC Musica is gearing up for
another exciting voyage – the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise –
departing from Cape Town on March 27th. Following her historic Antarctic
journey, the ship will embark on a three-night cruise into the Atlantic Ocean,
promi… read more
Great news for African travel professionals partnering
with Air Seychelles! The airline has successfully secured both
the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and
the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certifications,
marking a crucial step forward in … read more
Exciting
news for African travel professionals! The inaugural Abidjan International
Tourism and Leisure Trade Fair (SITLA) is slated to take place from May
1st to 4th, 2025, in Côte d'Ivoire's bustling capital. Hosted at the Parc
des Expositions d'Abidjan, this event promises to be a major gathering for the
regio… read more
Change.
That one word can evoke a range of emotions – from cautious curiosity to
outright resistance. At “travelcenter.africa®”, we understand this. We also
understand the critical role travel agencies play in sub-Saharan Africa, and
the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving market. That's why we're excited
to share our vision, inspire… read more
A chartered
flight carrying 21 people, including two pilots, crashed shortly after takeoff
near an oil field in South Sudan's Unity State. This tragic incident, confirmed
by the state's Minister of Information, Gatwech Bipal, occurred as the aircraft
was departing for Juba International Airport, the nation’s capital. The flight
was chartere… read more
Tourism
Seychelles has
successfully concluded its participation at the 45th edition of FITUR,
the International Tourism Trade Fair, held in Madrid, Spain from January 22 to
26, 2025. This major event provided the archipelago with a critical platform to
enhance its visibility in the I… read more
Morocco's tourism
sector is
experiencing a remarkable resurgence, exceeding expectations with over 17
million visitors projected by 2024, a testament to the Kingdom's robust
recovery post-pandemic and the Al-Haouz Earthquake. This incredible growth,
a target many nations have struggled to achiev… read more
The 45th
International Tourism Fair, hosted by IFEMA MADRID, recently concluded with
remarkable turnout and record-breaking achievements. Popularly known as FITUR,
this annual event drew an impressive crowd of nearly 255,000 visitors, with
around 155,000 of them identified as industry professionals.Such mome… read more
A Max
Air aircraft with the registration number 5N-MBD experienced a tyre
burst while landing at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA)
in Kano late Tuesday. The incident occurred at 10:57 PM and involved 53
passengers, all of whom were safely evacuated without any reported inju… read more