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Kenya is reshaping the way it sells itself to the world. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has begun packaging and digitising the country's tourism products so they can be found easily by travellers who now research, compare and book almost entirely through their phones and online platforms.
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West Africa has taken a confident step into the age of artificial intelligence. Sierra Leone has officially introduced Wakabot, an AI-powered trip planning assistant that now sits inside the country's official tourism website. The tool is built to help prospective visitors discover attractions, create day-by-day itineraries and … read more
Travel professionals selling South Africa over the coming months need to factor weather into their client conversations more carefully than usual. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast above-normal temperatures alongside an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and February 20… read more
Africa's largest carrier is once again expanding its reach across the continent. Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed three new destinations joining its network before the end of this year, strengthening connectivity between its Addis Ababa hub and key commercial and leisure markets in Southern and West Africa. For travel profession… read more
Angola's Cuanza Sul province is making a strong case that better roads are the missing link between untapped natural beauty and real tourism earnings. Speaking to the press in Sumbe City after touring several attractions, the provincial director of Culture and Tourism, Domingos Aníbal, called for strengthened ro… read more
Ethiopia is placing digital technology and artificial intelligence at the centre of its tourism strategy, aiming to unlock the country's considerable potential, sharpen visitor experiences, and open fresh economic doors for local communities and businesses. Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa set out this vision at… read more
Travel professionals selling the Western Cape need to update their client briefings. CapeNature, the body managing conservation areas across South Africa's Western Cape province, has now switched ten of its nature reserves to fully cashless payment systems, meaning visitors can no longer settle entrance fees, ac… read more
Kenya's coastal tourism offering has gained a significant new asset as Manda Airport, serving the historic Lamu Archipelago, welcomed its first international flights this week. Among the arrivals was an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800, a milestone moment for an airstrip long restricted to domestic turboprop se… read more
West Africa's logistics landscape is set for a meaningful transformation as Togo moves to restore freight rail services between the Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA). The project will make use of roughly 40 kilometres of rehabilitated metre-gauge railway, … read more
Travel professionals handling South African safari bookings should take note of a short-term operational change at one of the Eastern Cape's most popular wildlife destinations. The swimming pool at Main Camp in Addo Elephant National Park will close for approximately four weeks from 13 October 2026, as park mana… read more
Kenya Opens the North Rift as a New Circuit While Betting Big on AI Tourism Tools
Sierra Leone Turns to AI With Wakabot, a Smart Trip Planner for Curious Visitors
Hotter, Drier South African Summer Ahead as Powerful El Niño Reshapes Travel Planning
Ethiopian Airlines Adds Nacala, Port Harcourt and Durban to Its Growing African Network
Angola's Cuanza Sul Pushes for Better Roads to Open Up Over 100 Tourism Sites
Ethiopia Bets on AI and Smart Platforms to Reshape Visitor Experience and Local Earnings
Cash No Longer Welcome at 10 CapeNature Reserves as Digital Payment Rollout Gathers Pace
Kenya's Manda Airport in Lamu Handles First International Flights After Major Upgrade
Togo Revives Rail Link Between Lomé Port and Adétikopé Industrial Hub by 2028
Addo Elephant Park Main Camp Pool Shuts for Four Weeks Ahead of Summer Season
