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African travel advisors can look forward to elevated connections in the Americas as Qatar Airways
unveils two new weekly flights commencing early summer 2025. These
fresh routes, operating on Wednesdays and Sundays, will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to … read more
African travel professionals have fresh cause for excitement as Emirates introduces its A350 aircraft into India, beginning 26 January with daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
This refined aircraft now links five destinations within the airline’s
network,… read more
Africa’s travel stakeholders are turning their attention to the Lobito Corridor
as Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank
Tayali, reveals its ambitious roadmap to strengthen regional trade and
transform transport links across Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic
Republic of Congo. During the Second… read more
African travel specialists have fresh reasons to celebrate as Emirates unveils the reinstatement of daily flights to Beirut and Baghdad
beginning 1 February 2025. This move promises to solidify key routes
for business and leisure travelers while enhancing Africa’s linkage to… read more
Somalia’s
aviation industry has come to a sudden halt, with all national and international flights
grounded as of January 22. The unprecedented move follows a heated dispute
between Somali airlines and the government over increased taxes, leaving
hundreds of passengers stranded and the travel trade scrambling for solutions.… read more
Transport
Ministers from across West Africa’s regional body, ECOWAS, convened in Lomé
in November 2024 to tackle the high cost of air travel in the region. The
meeting focused heavily on reducing taxes and fees on international plane
tickets, with a pledge to implement reforms by January 1, 2026, to make air… read more
The 45th
edition of FITUR,
the International Tourism Trade Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID, opened with
great fanfare on January 22, 2025, with the presence of Their Majesties the
King and Queen of Spain. They were welcomed by José Vicente de los Mozos,
President of IFEMA MADRID’s Executive Committee, alongside a distinguish… read more
On January
21, 2025, the Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium took place in
Kampala, marking a significant milestone in the tourism collaboration between
the two nations. Co-hosted by the Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and
Antiquities and the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, the event brought together over 200
repres… read more
Zambia
Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced the temporary closure of the Departure
Lounge in Terminal 1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka.
This closure is part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at enhancing
passenger experience and upgrading the facility to modern stan… read more
African air
traffic is on the rise, but growth opportunities continue to be constrained by infrastructure
challenges, according to Ali Tounsi, Secretary General of ACI Africa. Speaking
during an African Airlines Association (AFRAA) webinar, Tounsi
emphasized the need for stronger government engagement, regional cooperation,
… read more
Qatar Airways Opens Middle East Routes to Colombia & Venezuela for African Travel Market
Emirates Unveils A350 Connections to Mumbai & Ahmedabad, Extends Indian Horizons
Zambia’s Minister Backs Lobito Corridor for Greater Trade, Travel, and Investment
Somalia’s Airlines Grounded Over Dispute with Government and Safety Concerns
West African Ministers Commit to Reducing Air Travel Taxes by 2026
FITUR 2025 Kicks Off as Brazil Takes Center Stage as Partner Country
Uganda-China Tourism Symposium Sparks Collaboration and Growth Opportunities
Renovations Underway at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport, Departure Lounge Temporarily Closed
African Aviation Growth Faces Infrastructure Hurdles, Says ACI Africa
