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major international cruise operator has unveiled an ambitious
115-day global sailing that will bring
significant passenger traffic to Southern African shores in 2028. The
extensive itinerary promises meaningful opportunities for local tourism
businesses, with scheduled calls along the South African coastline
formin… read more
Africa's
business events sector is building momentum, and
Meetings Africa 2026 provided compelling evidence that the continent is
gaining credibility as a serious destination for conferences,
incentives, and exhibitions. Organised by South African Tourism, this
flagship trade platform has evolved over two decades into … read more
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Seychelles has announced the introduction of nonstop services between
the Seychelles and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport,
marking a significant expansion of the island nation's long-haul
connectivity to Europe. The new route launches on 20 March 2026 and will
initially operate for a one-month period, with three wee… read more
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pioneering initiative in Angola is creating a comprehensive
bibliographic repository dedicated to preserving the
nation's tourism history and supporting academic research within the
sector. The project, led by Lubango-based travel and tourism agency Tac
Tour, aims to establish an authoritative archive that will serve… read more
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Rwandan hospitality professional who spent more than three decades
building an international career in France has returned home with a
mission to elevate service standards across the country's tourism
sector. Emma Lestideau, who previously
worked as a trainer with one of the world's largest hotel companies, now
ded… read more
The
Southern African Development Community
(SADC) has taken significant steps forward in its mission
to transform the region into a leading tourism destination. During a
recent stakeholder meeting held at ITB Berlin 2026, officials shared
encouraging updates on three key areas: visa
simplification, improved a… read more
The
African hospitality sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion,
with the latest industry research revealing a historic
peak of nearly 124,000 hotel rooms currently in various
stages of development across the continent. This remarkable growth
signals strong confidence from international investors and hotel
ope… read more
Libyan
Airlines has issued a formal tender for the sale of
multiple aircraft that have remained abandoned at Tripoli International
Airport for years. The fleet, comprising machines damaged during the
country's prolonged conflict, includes 14 separate lots ranging from
Fokker F27 wrecks to engineless Airbus A330… read more
EgyptAir
is preparing to operate its recently delivered Airbus A350 on a
European route for the first time this week, signalling the gradual
expansion of the modern aircraft beyond initial regional services. This
deployment marks an important milestone in the carrier's fleet
modernisation programme and holds significan… read more
Safari
operators and self-drive enthusiasts planning expeditions to the
northern reaches of Kruger National Park
should take note of a revised timeline affecting a critical river
crossing. The anticipated reopening of the Letaba
High-Level Bridge has been postponed by several days,
with engineers now… read more
Princess Cruises 2028 World Voyage to Feature Cape Town Overnight and Mossel Bay Maiden Call
Malawi's Sunbird Hotels Bets Big on MICE as Africa Eyes Business Events Growth
Air Seychelles Launches Direct Paris Connection with Etihad Dreamliner
Angolan Agency Builds Historic Tourism Archive to Preserve Sector Knowledge
Former Hilton Trainer Returns to Rwanda to Transform Hospitality Standards
SADC Tourism Programme Gains Ground with UniVisa Pilot and Air Connectivity Study
Africa's Hotel Pipeline Breaks Records as East African Nations Lead Construction Race
Libyan Airlines Launches Tender to Sell War-Damaged Aircraft Stranded in Tripoli
EgyptAir Deploys New A350 Aircraft on European Routes for the First Time
Kruger's Letaba Bridge Reopening Pushed Back as Rainfall Hampers Repair Crews
