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As
airlines worldwide prepare for the busy summer travel season,
April 2026 brings welcome news for African
aviation with three distinct route launches strengthening connectivity
across the continent. While global attention focuses on transatlantic
expansion and Europe-Asia growth, these African additions represent
m… read more
The
future of Nigeria's aviation industry has
come under sharp focus following strong appeals from two influential
global figures. Both the head of the World Trade
Organization and the leader of the African
Civil Aviation Commission have urged stakeholders to
prioritise meaningful in… read more
Ethiopia
has cemented its position among Africa's fastest-growing tourism
destinations after welcoming more than 1.2 million international
visitors over the past nine months, generating revenue exceeding two
billion US dollars. The impressive figures, announced by the Ministry of
Tourism, reflect the tangible results o… read more
A
prominent figure within Nigeria's travel trade has formally declared
his candidacy for a senior leadership position in the
National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies as the organisation prepares to celebrate its
50th anniversary. Mohammed Mustapha, currently serving as spokesman for
NANTA's Northern zone, anno… read more
Zimbabwe
is advancing an ambitious programme of tourism infrastructure
development, with multiple hotel projects, leisure
facilities, and hospitality upgrades progressing across the country. The
update, delivered during a recent Cabinet meeting, outlines significant
momentum in the nation's efforts to expand accommodat… read more
South
African National Parks has introduced fuel restrictions
at one of the country's most celebrated wildlife destinations, creating
new logistical considerations for travel professionals packaging
self-drive itineraries in the Eastern Cape. The measures, now active at
Addo Elephant National Park, limit the amount of … read more
Fire Destroys Popular Malachite Bird Hide in Garden Route's Wilderness Section
Travel
professionals with clients planning birding excursions along South
Africa's celebrated Garden Route National
Park should be aware of a significant development
affecting one of the region's most treasured wildlife viewing
facil… read more
In
a significant development for safari operators and travel professionals
across the continent, Botswana has officially postponed
the implementation of revised tourism user fees that were
scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026. The decision, confirmed by
the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on 31 March 2026, fo… read more
Uganda
has made a decisive move to strengthen its presence in Northern
European travel markets by hosting its inaugural tourism
symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark. The landmark event represents a
strategic effort to forge meaningful partnerships with travel trade
professionals, investors, and media stakeholders across th… read more
A
significant milestone in intra-African tourism
cooperation has been reached following the conclusion of a
high-level working visit by South Africa's Minister of Tourism,
Patricia de Lille, to Angola's capital
city, Luanda. The visit has yielded tangible outcomes that promise to
reshape travel and t… read more
Three New African Routes Launch This April Boosting Regional Connectivity
WTO and AFCAC Leaders Demand Urgent Aviation Reforms to Boost African Trade
Ethiopia Welcomes 1.2 Million International Visitors as Tourism Revenue Hits \$2 Billion
NANTA Leadership Hopeful Promises Industry Reset Ahead of Golden Jubilee
Zimbabwe Accelerates Tourism Infrastructure Expansion Across Multiple Provinces
Fuel Limits Now in Effect at Addo Elephant National Park for Safari Visitors
Garden Route Update: Malachite Bird Hide destroyed by fire in Wilderness section
Botswana Delays Major Tourism Fee Increases Following Industry Pushback
Uganda Launches Bold Push into Nordic Tourism Markets with Copenhagen Symposium
South Africa and Angola Remove Flight Restrictions in Historic Tourism Agreement
