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RwandAir’s Daily Lagos-Kigali Flights and Visa-Free Entry Ignite Nigerian Tourism to Rwanda
RwandAir is ramping up its focus on Nigeria as a cornerstone market in West Africa, leveraging the nation’s dynamic travel appetite and Rwanda’s forward-thinking visa-free policy to attract a new wave of visitors. As the airline’s presence at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos made clear, Nigeria’s connectivity to Kigali h… read more
Nigeria at the Heart of Visa’s Vision to Revolutionize Africa’s Digital Payment Landscape
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, Nigeria stands out as a pivotal market for Visa’s ambitions across Africa. Tareq Muhmood, Visa’s Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), highlights Nigeria’s unique position as a powerhouse in digital payments, driven by its large, youthful population an… read more
Akwaaba 2025 Ignites Lagos, Spotlighting Ibom Air and Nigeria’s Top Tourism States
The 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market
With heavyweight backing from the Lagos State Government, Air Peace, Gambia, Wakanow, and Interswitch, Akwaaba’s mission—rooted in the mantra “Africa travel Africa”—continues to gain traction. Since its inception in 2004, the event has steadily grown into a … read more
South Africa Launches Tourism Investment Summit to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Regional Transformation
South Africa has taken a bold step to position itself as a premier destination for tourism investment with the opening of its inaugural Tourism Investment Summit at Investec in Cape Town. This landmark event, convened by the Department of Tourism in partnership with UN Tourism, the World Travel… read more
South Africa Set for Wetter Spring and Summer as Climate Watch Predicts La Niña Shift
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued its latest Seasonal Climate Watch, providing travel and tourism stakeholders with important insights for the period from September 2025 through January 2026. While the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a neutral phase, climate mode… read more
Entebbe Airport Expansion Enters Phase 2, Boosting Uganda’s Regional Aviation Ambitions
Uganda has officially launched the second phase of the Entebbe International Airport expansion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to modernise its aviation infrastructure and strengthen its position as a key gateway in East Africa. This new phase, backed by a substantial investment of USD… read more
Qatar Tightens Entry Rules: Nigerian Visitors Face New Visa Hurdles and Five-Star Only Stays
The Qatari government has introduced sweeping changes to its visa policy for Nigerian visitors, with a set of new requirements that are set to dramatically alter the landscape for leisure and short-term travel from Nigeria. These changes, announced recently by the Qatari Ministry of Interior, come in… read more
Akwaaba 2025 Set to Unveil Africa’s Largest Gathering of Airlines and Tourism Leaders
The much-anticipated 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market is primed to make history as it returns to Lagos from September 14th to 16th, 2025. Hosted at the iconic Eko Hotel and Suites, this edition promises to be the continent’s most dynamic convergence of airlines, tourism experts, and hospitality sta… read more
Global Tourism Surges in Early 2025 with Africa Leading Growth and Air Travel Expanding
The first half of 2025 has demonstrated a remarkable rebound in international tourism, with nearly 690 million travelers crossing borders—an increase of about 33 million compared to the same period in 2024. This growth reflects a resilient global travel sector, despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, and … read more
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