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Cape Town’s New Illusion Hotspot: Agent Sales Opportunity
Cape Town is about to get a whole lot more fascinating with the arrival of the Museum of Illusions, opening its doors on May 31, 2025. This marks the museum’s second venture in South Africa, the third in Africa, and an impressive 61st globally. For … read more
Tanzania’s New Bridge Sets Stage for Lake Victoria Tourism Boom
Tanzania’s travel sector is poised for a significant boost with the unveiling of the JP Magufuli Bridge, a landmark infrastructure project set to reshape regional connectivity and unlock exciting new tourism opportunities. Spanning 3 kilometers across Lake Victoria, this impressive structure, suppor… read more
African Hospitality Luminaries Honored at FHS Summit
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 Awards recently celebrated three exceptional leaders whose contributions have significantly impacted the African hospitality landscape. These awards, presented in Cape Town, hold particular relevance for African travel professionals, showcasing inspiri… read more
Emirates Elevates First Class Luxury for Discerning African Travelers
Emirates, a global leader in luxury air travel, has unveiled a series of enhancements to its award-winning First Class product, setting a new standard for opulence and exclusivity in the skies. These upgrades, designed to create an unparalleled travel experience, present exciting opportunities for African travel age… read more
Whale Trail Renewal: Enhanced Coastal Hiking Experience Beckons
CapeNature, the custodians of biodiversity in South Africa's Western Cape, has completed a significant refurbishment of the renowned Whale Trail in De Hoop Nature Reserve. This revitalization project focused on enhancing visitor facilities and addressing environmental concerns, ensuring a premium hiking experience… read more
Addo’s Big 7 Safari Enhanced by Conservation Efforts
Addo Elephant National Park, renowned for being the only park globally offering sightings of the Big 7 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, Southern right whale, and Great white shark), has recently boosted its conservation efforts, further enhancing its appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and creating exciting new oppo… read more
Tunisia: Untapped Cultural Gems Beckon African Travel Agents
Tunisia is brimming with untapped tourism potential, poised to become a major economic driver, according to European Union Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone. Having personally explored various regions and witnessed firsthand the progress of EU-funded projects, Ambassador Perrone expressed… read more
Liuwa’s Wildlife Spectacle Returns: Prime Time for African Travel Bookings
Liuwa Plain National Park, a hidden gem in Zambia’s western wilderness, has reopened its doors for the 2025 season, offering African travel agents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase one of the continent’s most captivating wildlife experiences.
As the annual floodwaters recede, Liuwa’s vast grass… read more
Emirates Boosts Mauritius Tourism with Expanded Partnership and $900M Investment
Emirates Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius, announcing a major expansion of its 23-year strategic partnership and a substantial \$900 million investment in the island nation's tourism sector. This move underscores the airline's confidence in Mauritius as a prime travel destin… read more
SANParks' Biodiversity Offset Bank: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Tourism in Africa
SANParks CEO, Ms. Hapiloe Sello, addressed a high-level panel at the National Biodiversity Offsets Conference held on May 22, 2025, at the DBSA Vulindlela Auditorium in Midrand. This landmark event, co-hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and the UN Development Programme, unveiled South Africa's p… read more
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