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Kenya Airways (KQ) is forging a new path in air
cargo, targeting the burgeoning Latin American market with a strategic
partnership focused on Mexico. This exciting development
follows a high-level meeting between KQ CEO Allan Kilavuka and Mexican
Chargé d'Affaires Jorge Rosas on April 16, 2025. This collaboration
aims… read more
Malawi has launched a groundbreaking new tourism
law, poised to reshape its travel sector and create
exciting opportunities for African travel agents. Announced by Tourism
Minister Vera Kamtukule at the UN Tourism Africa and Americas Summit,
the 2025 Tourism Act modernizes a legal
framework that had b… read more
Overland Airways, a prominent
Nigerian domestic airline, has launched new
flight services to Minna, the capital of Niger
State, opening up exciting opportunities for
African travel agents. This strategic move connects
Minna to Lagos and
Abuja, N… read more
African travel agents can breathe a sigh of
relief as the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority
(TAZARA) stabilizes operations following a recent resolution
to salary arrears. The Zambian government's release of K43
million (approximately \$1.8 million USD) to cover three
months of back pay signals a positive shift fo… read more
Cyberattacks are a growing concern for
businesses across Africa, and the travel
sector is no exception. Kaspersky’s latest
data, presented at the GITEX Africa conference,
reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats targeting
businesses across the continent, impacting everything from online
bo… read more
South African Airways (SAA) is
significantly enhancing its Johannesburg-Windhoek
service with the addition of a third daily flight,
starting May 1, 2025. This expansion
creates exciting new opportunities for African travel
agents to capitalize on increased travel optio… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) is
investing in enhanced visitor experiences at West Coast
National Park with a significant upgrade to its
R27 Gate facility. This initiative, part of
a broader strategy to modernize park infrastructure, necessitates a
temporary shift in access routes, pre… read more
African travel professionals should be aware of
significant changes in Congo's aviation landscape. Congo Airways has
ceased operations, while the new Air Congo SA, partnered with Ethiopian
Airlines, prepares to take flight. This shift presents both challenges
and opportunities for the African travel market.
The Democratic … read more
Travel agents across Africa are facing new challenges as the
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu,
Nigeria, closes for emergency runway repairs. This
disruption, stemming from persistent infrastructure issues, underscores
the broader challenges facing the aviation sector across the continent
and necessita… read more
A groundbreaking partnership
between the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) and Lufthansa
Airlines is set to reshape Nigeria’s aviation landscape,
opening up exciting new avenues for travel agents across Africa. This
collaborative effort, announced at a recent
e… read more
Kenya Airways Sets Sights on Latin American Cargo with Mexico Partnership
Malawi Reboots Tourism with New Law & College: Agent Opportunities
Overland Airways Takes Off in Minna, Boosting Connectivity and Trade in Niger State
TAZARA Back on Track
Cybersecurity Threats Surge Across Africa: Protecting Your Travel Business
SAA Boosts Johannesburg-Windhoek Connectivity
West Coast National Park Enhances Access with R27 Gate Upgrades
Congo Airways Fleet Reduced to Zero, Air Congo SA Takes Off
Enugu Airport Closure: Agent Alert - Navigating Disruptions & Alternatives
Nigeria Charts Greener Skies: Lufthansa-NCAA Partnership Fuels Agent Opportunities
