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A new study launched at World Travel Market London forecasts that outbound travel from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will reach 19.4 million trips by 2035. The research, "Africa in Motion: The Next Great Traveller" by Skift and commissioned by the Millat Group… read more
Mauritius and Rodrigues Island are exhibiting at WTM London 2026, as reported, with the event running from 3 to 5 November at ExCeL London. Both destinations are present under the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) umbrella at Stand N10-200. The Maurit… read more
Tour operators and sellers planning for December travel to Kruger National Park must prepare for the annual festive-season day visitor quota system at all main gates. Three timed entry slots are enforced, and pre-booking is mandatory for all day visitors, including Wild Card hol… read more
WTM London 2026 opened with a strong focus on luxury, experience and technology in the travel industry. The event began with the launch of the WTM Global Travel Report, produced with Tourism Economics. The report found that travellers are reallocating resources and looking for w… read more
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has issued a statement to correct false reports circulating on social media about a supposed technical incident and passenger evacuation at Kumasi Airport. The airline confirms that no such incident occurred. The aircraft involved, an Embraer … read more
Royal Air Maroc has received its sixth Embraer E190, a pre-owned regional jet leased from Azorra Aviation. This delivery is part of the airline’s long-term fleet development plan, which aims for a total of 200 aircraft and sustained growth in passenger t… read more
XEJet Limited, a Nigerian airline, is preparing to launch its first international services to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2027. The airline has announced that it will use new aircraft to provide the seat capacity and cabin configuration needed for these… read more
Etihad Airways has launched a new non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Calgary, with the first flight, EY29, arriving at Calgary International Airport on 25 October. The sold-out inaugural flight was welcomed by the Government of Alberta, airport officials and… read more
The Mapungubwe Museum in South Africa’s Mapungubwe National Park has closed for renovations starting 30 October 2026. South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed the closure in a notice dated 28 October, but has not announced when the museum will reopen or what the renovat… read more
The Namibian has reported that the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) and the national police have issued a warning to visitors after an alleged N\$50 000 booking scam involving Italian tourists. The incident, which left travellers str… read more
Outbound trips from five African markets to reach 19.4 million by 2035, but air and hotel gaps remai
WTM London 2026: Mauritius and Rodrigues Island strengthen Global travel trade partnerships
Kruger National Park festive season: day visitor quotas, new fees and summer conditions for December
WTM London 2026 opens with focus on luxury, experience and technology in global travel
Africa World Airlines confirms no technical incident or evacuation at Kumasi Airport
Royal Air Maroc expands regional fleet with sixth Embraer E190 to support long-term growth
XEJet plans first international flights to Saudi Arabia in early 2027, targets Umrah and business tr
Etihad Airways launches Abu Dhabi–Calgary non-stop flights with four weekly Dreamliner services
Mapungubwe Museum in South Africa closes for renovations with no reopening date set
Namibia tourism board, TASA and police urge operator checks after booking scam reported
