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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
In
Namibia's northern Ohangwena region, the small town of Okongo is
rewriting the rules on what counts as a tourism asset. Rather than
treating its deep, sandy terrain as an obstacle to development, local
authorities have chosen to sell it as the main attraction through the
Omaludi 4x4 Adventure Experience, a bold
in… read more
Nigeria's
Ekiti State is making a determined push to transform tourism into a
genuine engine of economic growth, inviting private sector investment
while reporting impressive visitor numbers at its flagship attraction.
Speaking at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in
Lagos, the Director General of the Ekiti State … read more
Africa's
aviation connectivity is set for another meaningful boost as
Ethiopian Airlines prepares to resume
non-stop flights between Addis Ababa Bole International
Airport (ADD) and King Shaka International
Airport in Durban (DUR). The service returns on
11 December 2026… read more
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
Namibia's Okongo Turns Deep Sand Into Adventure Gold With New 4x4 Tourism Drive
Ekiti Opens Doors to Tourism Investors as Ikogosi Warm Springs Draws 43,000 Visitors
