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South
Africa’s tourism sector is booming, with the latest data from Statistics
South Africa confirming a robust 5.1% increase in total arrivals in
2024, reaching an impressive 8.92 million visitors. This positive
trajectory signals continued growth and resilience, offering significant
opportunities for African travel agents&… read more
Morocco is solidifying its position as
a tourism leader in Africa by securing the first ever United
Nations thematic office for tourism on the continent. This landmark
agreement, signed in Marrakech, between Morocco’s Minister
of Touri… read more
The
iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive, a must-see for many tourists, will be
temporarily closed to all traffic – motorized, pedestrian, and
cyclists – on Wednesdays throughout February (5th, 12th, 19th,
and 26th). Closures will be in effect from 10:00 to 16:00… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a temporary closure of the
main communal ablution block at Shingwedzi Rest Camp for
essential renovations. Scheduled from 01 February 2025 to 31 March
2025, this upgrade will also impact the camp’s laundromat facilities,
which will be inacce… read more
Africa’s
premier hospitality investment forum, AHIF, is evolving into Future
Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa), a strategic rebranding by
TheBench.com. This move elevates Africa's most influential tourism
investment conference by aligning it with the global … read more
Nigeria has
officially expanded its network of protected areas with the elevation of Kampe
Games Reserve to National Park status. This
significant development, announced during a formal handover ceremony in Ilorin,
Kwara State, marks a pivotal moment for conservat… read more
Kenya
Airways (KQ) has
issued a statement defending an employee following a heated exchange with
a Nigerian passenger at Nairobi Airport. The
incident involved a traveler denied boarding due to insufficient travel
documentation, escalating into an alleged assault with … read more
Uganda's
tourism industry faces challenges, with inconsistent government
communication impacting growth. Meanwhile, Rwanda's high-value tourism
model continues to thrive, presenting both a contrast and a lesson for its
neighbor. Travel agents in the region need to be aware of these
dynamics to effectively plan and ma… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that essential maintenance work will
begin today, February 3, 2025, at the R27 gate of West Coast National
Park in the Western Cape. The project is slated to last for six
months and may cause temporary disrupti… read more
Air cargo
demand in Africa experienced robust growth in 2024, increasing
by 8.5% compared to the previous year, according to the International Air
Transport Association (IATA). This performance highlights the continent's
growing role in the global air freight market, presenting both opportunities
and challenges for African travel agen… read more
SA Tourism Surges: +5% Growth & Africa Leads the Charge!
Morocco to Host 1st UN Tourism Africa Office: Boost for Travel Trade
Cape Town's 'Chappies' Drive Closed
Kruger Park Update: Shingwedzi Camp Ablutions to be Revamped
AHIF Rebrands to FHS Africa: Bigger Deals & Global Stage Await
Kwara Welcomes New National Park: Eco-Tourism Takes Flight in Nigeria
Kenya Airways Defends Employee After Sanitary Pad Assault at Nairobi Airport
Uganda's Tourism Suffers from Messaging: Rwanda Reaps Rewards
African Air Cargo Soars: Demand Up 8.5% in 2024, Outpacing Global Trends
