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Excitement
is building rapidly around one of the most important dates on the
global travel calendar. WTM London 2026,
part of RX Global, has reported unusually strong early demand from
exhibitors, with businesses from across the international travel
industry already securing their space and interest continuing to climb… read more
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major governance shake-up has rocked Namibia's aviation sector, with
implications that reach well beyond the country's borders. On Tuesday, 4
August 2026, the Ministry of Works and Transport relieved
five of the six members of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Board of
Directors with immediate effect, appointing an … read more
A significant diplomatic
breakthrough is taking shape in East Africa, one that could have
meaningful implications for travellers, trade, and the wider tourism
ecosystem. Tanzania and the United States
have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides
pledging to revisit the visa restrictions that have … read more
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fresh chapter is opening at Nigeria's most prominent privately operated
air terminal. Bi-Courtney Aviation
Services, the company behind Lagos' Murtala Muhammed
Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has announced that it is preparing for a
new phase of growth following the conclusion of an intensive three-day
strategic leade… read more
West
African aviation has taken another meaningful step forward as
President Modibo Keita International
Airport in Bamako, Mali, welcomes a full set of newly
delivered and installed check-in counters. The upgrade, executed by the
specialist team at AIP Africa, marks a
fresh milestone in the ongoing m… read more
Nigeria's tourism and hospitality sector is
entering a new era of professional regulation, as the
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) rolls out
sweeping reforms designed to lift industry standards, protect consumers
and position the country as a globally competitive destination. The move
signals a… read more
Kenya's tourism sector is preparing for its most
ambitious trade gathering yet, with the 16th edition of
the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) set to welcome more than 10,000
delegates from 40 nations. The milestone event will run from
6 to 8 October 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in
Nairobi, forming a central p… read more
In
a landmark decision that signals a new era for global aviation, the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA) has confirmed the appointment of
Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General,
effective 1 November 2026. She will step into the role as IATA's ninth
Director General and, notably, the … read more
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fire broke out on Sunday at Terminal 2 of the Murtala
Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, prompting
an urgent emergency response and reigniting long-standing concerns
about safety standards at Nigeria's most important aviation gateway. The
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the inciden… read more
Malawi's
relationship with the United States has suffered another significant
setback, with Washington announcing the suspension of
routine visa processing at its embassy in Lilongwe. From 1
August 2026, Malawians seeking non-immigrant visas will be required to
travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to book appointments, pay their … read more
WTM London 2026 Attracts Africa's Tourism Boards as Show Floor Fills Fast
Namibia Sacks Five Airports Company Board Members Amid Vehicle Scandal Fallout
Tanzania and US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions as Strategic Partnership Deepens in Dar es Salaam
Bi-Courtney Charts Bold New Growth Path for MMA2 with Regional Expansion and Service Upgrades
Bamako Airport Unveils Modernised Check-In Counters in Major Passenger Experience Upgrade
Unregistered Tourism Operators Risk Sanctions as NIHOTOUR Tightens Regulation
Magical Kenya Travel Expo Set to Attract Record 10,000 Delegates
Saadia Zahidi Set to Make History as IATA's First Woman Director General from November 2026
Lagos Airport Terminal 2 Fire Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns at Nigeria's Busiest Aviation Hub
US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Malawi, Forcing Applicants to Travel to Nairobi
