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The
opening day of Meetings Africa delivered
exactly what the continent's business events community had hoped for: a
busy trade floor, meaningful conversations and a clear sense of
commercial ambition. Held in Sandton,
Johannesburg, this flagship gathering once again proved
its value as a serious mar… read more
As
Meetings Africa 2026 moves into its final
trade show day at the Sandton Convention Centre in
Johannesburg, there is a strong sense that this edition
carries a weight that goes beyond the usual business of matching buyers
with exhibitors. The event, which opened on 23 February and runs through
25 F… read more
A
game-changing announcement for Southern African
cross-border travel came out of the Zambezi River
corridor this week. The Kazungula One Stop Border
Post, linking Botswana and Zambia, now operates
24 hours a day for both passenger and
commercial traffic. The confirmation was deliver… read more
A
name change with decades of history behind it has just taken effect in
West Africa's busiest aviation corridor.
The Ghanaian government has officially
restored the country's principal airport to its earlier identity,
replacing Kotoka International Airport with
Accra Interna… read more
A
powerful message is emerging from one of the most respected voices in
global travel intelligence. Skift, the
internationally recognised travel research platform, has for the first
time dedicated a full edition of its annual Megatrends
franchise to Africa, and the findings paint a picture of a
conti… read more
When the doors of the
Cape Town International Convention Centre
open this April, the message will be impossible to miss.
World Travel Market Africa 2026, running
from 13 to 15 April, has placed responsible
tourism not just on its agenda but at the very core of everything it
plans to … read more
Right
now, as you read this, Johannesburg is buzzing with
activity as the city plays host to one of the most
important gatherings on the African tourism calendar. The
2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway
at the Sandton Convention Centre, running
from 23 to 25 February, and thi… read more
In
the race to attract more international visitors, having beautiful
landscapes and rich culture is not enough. How a traveller feels from
the moment they send their first enquiry until they are dropped off at
the airport matters just as much — if not more. This was the central
message at a dedicated training session organised by the
… read more
Agents
selling self-drive holidays in South
Africa should take note of a modest but important change
coming into effect on 01 March 2026. The
South African National Roads Agency
(SANRAL) has confirmed a 3.12 percent
increase in toll tariffs across its national road
… read more
A
major change in how Nigerian nationals receive their United Kingdom
visitor visas takes effect in just days, and travel professionals across
West Africa and beyond need to understand what it means for their
clients. From 25 February 2026, all
Nigerians applying for a UK Visit visa will
be issued a … read more
Meetings Africa Opened with Purpose-Driven Networking and Deal-Making
Kazungula Border Post Now Open Round the Clock for Passengers and Freight
Ghana Renames Its Main Gateway Back to Accra International Airport
Skift's Africa Megatrends Report Signals a New Era for Continental Tourism
WTM Africa 2026 Puts Responsible Tourism at the Heart of Cape Town's April Showcase
Ghana's Tour Operators Sharpen Customer Service Skills to Boost Destination Appeal
South Africa's Toll Roads Get Costlier From March – What Your Clients Need to Know
