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The Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks (DWNP), has issued an urgent advisory
regarding challenging road conditions in and around Chobe
National Park following recent heavy rains. Visitors,
especially those undertaking sel… read more
Seabourn is amplifying its 2028 Cape to Cape
World Cruise by adding two new departure options from
Cape Town, solidifying South Africa’s
strategic position as a pivotal embarkation point in one of the cruise
line’s most extensive and luxurious global voyages to date. This
expansion underscores C… read more
Rwanda’s approach to conservation around
Volcanoes National Park is anchored in a
progressive revenue-sharing scheme that allocates 10% of
all park tourism revenue directly to neighbouring
communities. This policy, formalized in 2017, doubled the previous
allocation of 5% and is designed to ensure that… read more
Uganda is making a strategic push to elevate its profile in the
global tourism arena by participating in the
International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR)
2026, held at IFEMA Madrid from January 21 to 25. This
high-profile event, recognized as one of the world’s leading tourism
exhibitions, brings together professionals and… read more
TAAG-Linhas
Aéreas de Angola has taken a significant step towards enhancing payment
flexibility for its customers by testing a Buy Now, Pay
Later (BNPL) model for airline ticket purchases. This
innovative payment method is being introduced through a strategic
partnership with Standard Bank Angola,
ai… read more
The global travel and tourism
sector experienced a notable slowdown in deal activity
during 2025, with the total number of transactions—including
mergers and acquisitions (M& A), private equity, and
venture financing—declining by 5% compared to 2024. This
subdued performance, highlighted by GlobalD… read more
Madagascar has introduced a promising new
passenger train service in its capital,
Antananarivo, aiming to offer residents a
fast, comfortable, and reliable alternative
for daily commuting while addressing the city’s growing traffic
congestion. The 16-kilometre Train Urbain… read more
The
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)
has officially confirmed that all attraction sites under its management
are now fully open to visitors following a thorough post-rainfall
assessment. This announcement comes after recent heavy rains impacted
the province’s tourism sector, prompting precautionary closures a… read more
As weather conditions
stabilize across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including key sections
of the iconic Kruger National Park, South
African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the reopening of the
Crocodile Bridge Gate to day visitors
starting Thursday, 22 January 2026. This development signal… read more
In a defining moment for Liberia’s economic diversification,
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has
officially inaugurated Ms. Princess Eva
Cooper as the first Director General of the newly
established Liberia National Tourism Authority
(LNTA). The commissioning, held at the Executive … read more
Chobe National Park Issues Critical Road Condition Advisory Amid Heavy Rainfall
Seabourn Enhances 2028 World Cruise with New Cape Town Departures, Elevating South Africa’s Role
Rwanda’s Revenue-Sharing Model Channels 10% of Park Tourism Income to Local Communities
Uganda Showcases Tourism and Investment Ambitions at FITUR 2026 in Madrid
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Option in Partnership with Standard Bank
Travel and Tourism Deal Activity Slows in 2025, but Regional and M&A Resilience Offer Hope
Madagascar Launches Urban Train Service in Antananarivo to Ease Capital’s Congestion
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Declares Full Reopening of All Attractions Post-Rainfall
Kruger National Park’s Crocodile Bridge Gate Reopens Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery Efforts
Liberia Launches National Tourism Authority, Paving Way for Sector-Led Economic Growth
