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Air
Tanzania has officially received its
Validated Foreign Air Operator Certificate
(VFAOC) from the Ghana Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA), granting the airline the green light to
commence scheduled flights between Dar es Salaam and Accra. This
regulatory milestone marks a significan… read more
Angola is set to take centre stage
on the global tourism map, having been officially named the
host country for ITB Berlin 2026, the
world’s leading travel trade show. This landmark partnership, announced
by Angola’s Ministry of Tourism and Messe Berlin, marks a pivotal moment
for the southwestern African nation and fo… read more
Ghana
is taking bold steps to strengthen its global tourism presence,
following a high-level engagement in Madrid that promises new
opportunities for training, investment, and international collaboration.
H.E. Mrs. Regina Appiah-Sam, Ghana’s
Ambassador to Spain, has officially presented her Letters
of Credenc… read more
In a strategic move set to
reshape regional travel, Airlink, South
Africa’s prominent regional carrier, and Air
Austral, the leading French airline based on Réunion
Island, have announced a new Special Prorate Agreement
(SPA) commencing 15 October 2025. This partnership marks a
signi… read more
The
international business events industry is gearing up for the highly
anticipated return of IBTM World 2025 in
Barcelona, with just five weeks to go until the industry’s leading
minds, innovators, and suppliers converge at the acclaimed
Fira de Barcelona from November 18 to 20.
For trade profession… read more
Momentum
is building in Liberia for a
transformative approach to tourism, as industry leaders and policymakers
call for substantial public and private sector investment to unlock the
sector’s long-term economic potential. At a landmark one-day
Public Policy Dialogue on Tourism, convened
at the Ellen … read more
Cape
Town International Airport (CPT), South Africa’s
second-busiest air hub and the primary gateway to the Western Cape, is
on the cusp of a transformative R21.7 billion redevelopment. This
ambitious project, spearheaded by Airports Company South
Africa (ACSA), is part of a sweeping national
infrast… read more
Air
Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest private carrier, has
taken a significant step in bolstering its operational capacity by
introducing another leased Airbus A320 into
its fleet. The latest addition, sourced from SmartLynx
Airlines Ltd, touched down in Lagos on 14 October,
marking a… read more
The
aviation landscape is witnessing a remarkable transformation as
Etihad Airways celebrates an unprecedented
week of global expansion, launching four new routes in just seven days.
Among these, the addition of Addis Ababa to
its network stands out as a significant milestone for Africa’s
connectivit… read more
The
announcement that easyJet will open its first African
base in Marrakech in spring 2026 marks a pivotal moment
for the continent’s aviation landscape. This strategic move, which will
see three aircraft permanently stationed in the heart of Morocco, is
poised to reshape the competitive dynamics of air travel between … read more
Air Tanzania Secures Approval to Launch Dar es Salaam–Accra Flights, Expanding West African Reac
Angola to Showcase ‘The Rhythm of Life’ as Official Host of ITB Berlin’s 60th Anniversary in 2026
Ghana Deepens UN Tourism Partnership to Drive Training, Investment, and Cultural Diplomacy
Airlink and Air Austral Forge New Bilateral Partnership to Boost Southern Africa–Indian Ocean Connec
IBTM World 2025 Set to Inspire with New Features and Free Registration for a Limited Time
Liberia’s Tourism Sector Urged to Embrace Strategic Investment for Economic Revival
Cape Town International Airport Set for R21.7 Billion Upgrade to Transform Regional Aviation
Air Peace Expands Fleet with New Leased Airbus A320 to Meet Rising Domestic Demand
Etihad’s Four New Routes Signal a New Era for Africa-Asia Air Links
easyJet’s Marrakech Base Set to Transform Air Connectivity Between Europe and North Africa
