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The
Botswana Tourism Organisation Board used
the recent We Are Africa trade event in
Cape Town to deliver a clear message to the country's tourism operators:
participation on international platforms must translate into tangible
commercial outcomes and strengthened destination positioning. This
direct… read more
The
Gambian Embassy in Washington has issued
an urgent advisory to nationals residing in the United States following
alarming visa overstay statistics that threaten to complicate travel
prospects for all Gambian citizens. This development carries important
implications for travel professionals across Africa who assist … read more
Travel
professionals with clients heading to South Africa's
Western Cape should take note of deteriorating weather
conditions currently affecting West Coast National
Park and surrounding areas. Strong winds, heavy rainfall
and localised flooding have prompted authorities to issue urgent safety
adviso… read more
The
Mozambican Government has taken decisive
steps to reshape its tourism landscape, approving the establishment of a
dedicated investment agency alongside a comprehensive heritage
restoration programme. These twin initiatives signal a clear commitment
to positioning tourism as a cornerstone of national economic
deve… read more
In
a significant development for West African
aviation, the Government of Ghana has officially embarked
on a mission to identify a qualified investor who will help establish a
new national carrier. This move marks a pivotal moment for the country,
coming more than two decades after the collapse… read more
The
Zanzibar archipelago welcomed over 38,500
international visitors during April 2026, recording a modest but
meaningful increase compared to the same month last year. These latest
figures offer encouraging signals for African travel professionals
monitoring one of the continent's most beloved island destinations, eve… read more
A
deepening aviation fuel shortage in
Nigeria has prompted urgent warnings from industry
professionals, with pilot and engineer representatives declaring that
the situation now constitutes a direct threat to passenger safety and
the very survival of the country's airline sector. The crisis demands
immediate attention… read more
Ongoing
storm conditions in Cape Town have
prompted authorities to implement temporary safety closures at numerous
popular sites within Table Mountain National
Park. Travel professionals with clients heading to the
Mother City are urged to communicate these disruptions promptly, as
several iconic att… read more
Angola
has formally entered the competitive arena of international business
tourism with the inauguration of the Angola Convention
Bureau, signalling a strategic pivot that places
meetings, conferences and corporate events at the heart of the country's
tourism ambitions. This development carries signif… read more
South
African National Parks has implemented temporary
closures of several popular hiking trails at Augrabies
Falls National Park following a dramatic surge in water
levels along the Orange River. The safety-driven decision affects key
walking routes near the gorge while the rest of this spectacular
… read more
Botswana Reinforces High-Value Tourism Strategy at Cape Town Trade Platform
Gambia's High US Visa Overstay Rates Trigger Embassy Warning and Travel Concerns
Severe Weather Batters West Coast National Park as Western Cape Faces Ongoing Storm Conditions
Mozambique Approves Dual Tourism Initiatives to Boost Investment and Heritage
Ghana Launches Search for Strategic Partner to Revive National Airline
Zanzibar Reports Steady April Growth Despite Seasonal Slowdown
Nigeria's Jet Fuel Crisis Escalates Into Full-Blown Aviation Emergency
Severe Weather Forces Multiple Closures Across Table Mountain National Park
Angola Positions MICE Tourism as Cornerstone of Economic Transformation
