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A bold new cultural initiative has emerged from Nigeria's tourism sector, promising to place African heritage, cuisine, fashion and indigenous identity on a truly global stage. The Oriki Experience, spearheaded by Geraldine Itoe, Founder of the Oriki Experience Brand and Chief Executive Officer of Novarosta Travels, is positioni… read more
Travel professionals arranging Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park itineraries later this month should take note of a series of temporary shop closures that could affect client experiences at three of the park's most important rest camps. During September 2026, the retail outlets at Nossob, Mata Mata and Twee Rivieren … read more
October traditionally marks a pivotal shift in the malaria landscape across Southern Africa, and October 2026 is no exception. As temperatures climb and the first rains begin to fall across large parts of the region, mosquito activity typically rises, making it a critical time for the travel trade to sharpen its guidance to clients. For agencies… read more
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough that promises to reshape outbound travel patterns from West Africa, Ghanaian passport holders can now journey to the Maldives, Zambia and Antigua and Barbuda without the traditional burden of obtaining entry visas. The development follows the ratification and formal entry into force of bi… read more
Madagascar's northern railway network is entering a decisive new phase, as authorities move to rescue MADARAIL from a period of sharp decline and prepare the ground for a broader modernisation of the country's freight logistics system. For the African travel and transport community, the planned rehabilitation programme represent… read more
Gabon is stepping up its efforts to court the Nigerian outbound travel market and forge deeper tourism partnerships with fellow African nations, as the Central African country seeks to reposition itself as one of the continent's most compelling destinations for wildlife, nature and cultural experiences. The renewed push was unveiled on the sidel… read more
Ghana has taken a bold step towards positioning itself at the centre of Africa's healthcare economy, with the launch of an ambitious Africa Medical City in Ada that promises to bring together specialist medicine, education, research, digital health, real estate, food processing and business incubation under a single, multi-billi… read more
Europe is far from being a single, uniform tourism market, and for African suppliers seeking to grow their share of the outbound trade, understanding the nuances between individual source markets can be just as crucial as reaching them in the first place. This is precisely the gap that Africa Showcase is working to close, by con… read more
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled an ambitious new customer experience initiative that promises to reshape how premium travellers approach long-haul flying. Branded Etihad Wellbeing, the programme unites a wide range of product and service enhancements under a single … read more
Uganda Airlines has made aviation history by becoming the first carrier on the African continent to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS, a next-generation flight schedule development platform designed to help airlines plan, manage and adapt their networks with far greater agility. The move signals a decisive step forward in… read more
Oriki Experience Targets Guinness World Record to Celebrate Africa's Cultural Excellence
Kgalagadi Shop Closures Alert: What September 2026 Stocktakes Mean for Safari Planning
Southern Africa Malaria Alert: What October 2026 Means for Safari and Beach Bookings
Ghana Unlocks Visa-Free Access to Maldives, Zambia and Antigua for Passport Holders
Madagascar Rail Rescue: MADARAIL Rehabilitation Plan Targets Freight, Ports and Investment
Gabon Courts Nigerian and Continental Trade With Bold Push for Wildlife and Culture Tourism
Etihad Wellbeing Programme Redefines Premium Comfort From Lounge to Landing
Uganda Airlines Breaks New Ground as First African Carrier to Adopt Amadeus SkyWORKS
