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A
major railway renovation project in Guinea
is poised to transform the nation’s transport
network, unlocking exciting new opportunities for African
travel agents. The CFB Railway Renovation
Project, spearheaded by the China Railway
Construction Corporation (CRCC), h… read more
After
years of anticipation, the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project is gaining
momentum, promising to reshape the tourism landscape of Southern Africa.
This ambitious initiative aims to connect Botswana and Namibia by rail, unlocking
significant opportunities for travel agents across the
continent.
Recent meetings
bet… read more
A
transformative wave of railway development
is set to reshape Africa’s travel and tourism
landscape, thanks to a major infrastructure
investment by Russia. This
ambitious initiative, spearheaded by Russian Railways
(RZD), targets Burkina Fa… read more
A
cutting-edge Evolution Series ES43ACi diesel
locomotive, the first of its kind for the
TransGuinéen Railway, has been unveiled at
Wabtec’s Marhowra factory in India. This
event marks a significant leap forward for Guinea’s
infrastructure and sets the stage for enha… read more
Uganda
is poised for a tourism boom thanks to a major infrastructure
investment. The Islamic Development Bank
(IsDB) has committed US\$800 million to support the
nation's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and
other key projects. This financial boost, spread over three years,
includes US\$500 million direc… read more
A
transformative railway project is underway in
Mauritania, promising to reshape the nation’s tourism
landscape and unlock exciting new opportunities for African
travel professionals. The Société Nationale
Industrielle et Minière (SNIM), with support from the
European Investment Bank (EIB), is embarking on… read more
Zambia
is set to transform regional trade with the development of the
Kapiri Mposhi Dry Port, a strategic infrastructure
project poised to boost connectivity and efficiency
across Southern Africa. This initiative presents
significant opportunities for African travel agents,
opening new avenues for … read more
Tanzania's
commitment to revitalizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is set to transform regional
connectivity and unlock exciting new opportunities
for tourism across East Africa.
This strategic investment, totaling \$10.9 million
USD, signals a new era for the historic rail… read more
South
Africa is embarking on a significant economic reform
programme, Operation Vulindlela, aimed at boosting
infrastructure and unlocking new growth opportunities for the
African travel trade. This initiative, now entering
its second phase, focuses on key areas that will directly impact travel
and tourism, incl… read more
Africa’s
travel sector is buzzing with the potential of revitalized
railway networks. Across the Southern
African Development Community (SADC), significant reforms are underway,
promising exciting new opportunities for travel agents seeking to expand
their offerings and tap into the growing demand for unique travel
… read more