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Burkina
Faso has announced the restart of its long-troubled
Donsin International Airport project, signalling renewed determination
to deliver modern aviation infrastructure for the West African nation.
The government has established a new state entity to oversee the
development following the collapse of previous arrang… read more
In
a significant development for the African aviation landscape,
Ibom Air has officially joined the Amadeus global
distribution system. This integration marks an important
milestone for the Nigerian carrier as it seeks to broaden its reach and
strengthen its position within one of the world's most dynamic travel
mark… read more
A
delegation from Ghana has returned home with fresh business connections
and a strengthened resolve to promote intra-African
tourism after taking part in a major regional trade event
held recently in Cameroon. The Tour Operators Union of
Ghana, commonly known as TOUGHA, used the occasion to
engage w… read more
Broll
Property Group has announced the establishment of a
dedicated hospitality service line, marking a significant expansion that
reflects growing confidence in Africa's evolving accommodation and
tourism real estate sector. The move positions one of the continent's
leading property services firms to support investors… read more
WTM
Africa 2026 is urging travel and tourism professionals
across the continent to finalise their registrations ahead of the event
opening in Cape Town next week. The three-day gathering at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre from 13 to 15 April promises more than
70 sessions addressing the most pressing conv… read more
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
Burkina Faso Relaunches Donsin Airport Project Under New State Authority
Ibom Air Now Available on Amadeus, Expanding Access Across Nigeria and West Africa
Ghana's Tour Operators Forge Strategic Alliances at Cameroon Tourism Fair
Broll Property Group Launches Pan-African Hospitality Advisory Division
WTM Africa 2026 Opens in Cape Town Next Week with 70 Sessions on Offer
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
