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The landscape of Southern African tourism governance is
witnessing a significant shift this week following a sudden announcement
from one of the region's premier destination management bodies. The
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) has
officially confirmed a major restructuring at its executive level, a
move that is s… read more
As
the African aviation sector pushes for greater connectivity and
seamless travel under the Single African Air Transport
Market (SAATM), a critical foundational issue remains a
stumbling block: the slow pace of airport
certification. A comprehensive regional review released
in mid-February 2026 has … read more
The aviation sector in West Africa is currently facing a
challenging operational period as United Nigeria
Airlines grapples with significant service disruptions.
The carrier has confirmed a serious safety incident involving one of its
Airbus A320 aircraft, which was forced to
return to the ground short… read more
The
aviation landscape in Southern and Central Africa is witnessing a
significant transformation as TAAG Angola
Airlines continues to execute its aggressive fleet
modernisation strategy. The national carrier has officially taken
delivery of its fifth Airbus A220-300, a
milestone that marks a critical… read more
The
global travel landscape is witnessing a significant pivot as the
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
(MTPA) executes a high-level strategic maneuver to
solidify its standing within the Indian outbound market. Following a
series of intensive, high-stakes engagements at the recently concluded
OTM 2026 in … read more
For
travel professionals across our continent, the resilience of the East
African market has always been a source of pride, but recent figures
suggest a comeback story that is exceeding even the most optimistic
predictions. New data indicates that Ethiopia recorded a
15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025… read more
In
an era where staying online is as vital as the flight ticket itself,
the struggle for reliable internet connectivity abroad has long been a
headache for travellers from our continent. We have all seen clients
worried about high roaming charges or the stress of finding a local SIM
card vendor immediately after landing in a foreign ai… read more
The
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has
issued a stern directive to all operators within the nation’s leisure
and hospitality sector, instituting a non-negotiable deadline to
regularize their operations. In a move designed to enforce standards and
ensure legal compliance across the industry, the authority has
announ… read more
In
a significant development for the Southern African self-drive and
adventure tourism sector, South African National Parks
(SANParks) has officially confirmed the resumption of
operations for the iconic Sendelingsdrift
pontoon. Scheduled to reopen on 16 February
2026, this critical … read more
The
aviation landscape connecting Africa to the Asia-Pacific region has
just undergone a seismic shift, promising to reshape how African travel
professionals route their clients to the Southern Hemisphere. In a move
that creates a formidable new corridor for global transit,
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have
… read more
Major Leadership Changes Announced at Botswana Tourism Organisation
Airport Certification Lag Stalls African Aviation Growth and Safety Goals
Operational Alert: United Nigeria Airlines Grounds Fleet Following Double Bird Strike Incident
TAAG Accelerates Regional Growth with Fifth A220 Arrival
Mauritius Unveils Aggressive Strategy to Capture Booming Indian Market
Ethiopia Among Fastest-Growing Global Tourism Destinations With 15 Percent Surge in Arrivals, Says U
Boost Earnings With Sabre’s New Seamless eSIM Solution
Zimbabwe Sets February Deadline for Mandatory Tourism Compliance
Vital Cross-Border Link Restored: Sendelingsdrift Pontoon Reopens
Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines Forge Strategic JV to Unlock Australia
