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Following the successful inaugural event in Nairobi last year, Essence of Africa has announced its second edition will take place at Diamonds Malindi on the pristine Kenyan Coast from 7-9 October 2025, marking an exciting chapter in the event's journey across East Africa.
The move, driven by valuable industry feedback, reinforces the event… read more
As Southern Africa bids
farewell to its rainy season, the region is adorned with lush landscapes
and vibrant wildlife, setting the stage for some of the most
spectacular travel experiences. For travel professionals and adventurers
planning trips in April and May 2025, understanding the nuances of the
current climate conditions is cruci… read more
The
Martin's Drift border post, a vital link
between Botswana and South Africa, is set to reopen on March 27, 2025,
following a temporary closure due to the flooding of the Limpopo River.
This key crossing, also known as Grobler’s Bridge on the South African
side, operates from 06:00 to 22:00 daily, facilitating not on… read more
In
a landmark initiative set to redefine Africa's tourism landscape,
Nelson Mandela Bay is poised to host the first-ever Africa’s Coastal
Marine and Maritime Tourism Trade Market on April 15-16, 2025. This
pioneering event, organized by the Africa’s Coastal Marine and Maritime
Tourism Alliance, aims to spotlight the continent's rich ma… read more
As
Southern Africa transitions from the rainy season to drier months,
travel agents are positioned at the forefront of advising tourists on
the heightened malaria risks during April. This period is crucial for
implementing effective prevention strategies, ensuring travelers can
enjoy their journeys safely.
In regions like
… read more
The upcoming ILTM Africa 2025, set
to unfold in Cape Town from April 6–8, is poised to redefine the
contours of the luxury travel industry across the continent. Hosted at
the prestigious Norval Foundation and orchestrated by RX Africa
alongside Africa Travel Week, this event is anticipated to be a
cornerstone for foste… read more
Recognizing the vital role of tourism in driving regional
integration and economic development, the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated
a multi-day capacity-building program in Banjul, The Gambia. The
initiative, launched on March 17, 2025, is designed to empower
stakeholders from all 12 … read more
In a landmark move set to reshape the aviation landscape,
Ethiopia is gearing up to construct the continent's largest airport. The
ambitious Bishoftu International Airport project, backed by a \$7.8
billion investment from the African Development Bank, promises to
elevate Ethiopia's annual passenger capacity from 17 million to ove… read more
The recently concluded ITB Berlin
2025, held from March 4-6, showcased Africa’s growing
prominence in the global travel and tourism industry. Key players in
African aviation and hospitality unveiled bold expansion strategies,
signaling a strong momentum for the continent’s tourism and business
travel sectors. From … read more
Conakry’s Ahmed Sékou Touré International
Airport has taken a significant step towards
environmental sustainability by earning Level 1 accreditation in the
prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)
program on March 12, 2025. This milestone highlights the
airport’s growing commitment to mitigating … read more