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Nigeria's tourism industry has
taken a significant step forward with the unopposed re-election of
Hajia Bolaji Mustapha as President of the Nigerian
Association of Tour Operators (NATOP). The announcement
was made at the association's Annual General Meeting held in Ikeja,
Lagos, in a gathering that drew together some o… read more
Competition
on one of Africa's busiest international air corridors is intensifying
in dramatic fashion. Kenya Airways (KQ) has secured a
second daily landing slot at Dubai International Airport
(DXB), a strategic win that will allow the national
carrier to double its Nairobi–Dubai service from seven to 14 weekly
flig… read more
Uganda
Airlines is quietly emerging as one of East Africa's most compelling
aviation success stories, with fresh figures showing a remarkable
turnaround since the national carrier relaunched operations. According
to data released by the country's Ministry of Works and
Transport, the airline has grown its revenue from a… read more
In
a strategic move that signals continued confidence in the South Asian
market, Emirates will launch a second daily Airbus A350
service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August 2026.
This aircraft upgrade replaces the Boeing 777 that has been operating
flight EK648/EK649, effectively doubling the number of daily servic… read more
In
a powerful demonstration of how African airlines are stepping up during
moments of continental crisis, Air Peace has successfully
completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation mission from
South Africa, safely bringing another 284 Nigerian
citizens back home. The operation, carried out in close partnersh… read more
Seychelles
has thrown down a bold challenge to the rest of the continent, calling
for tourism leaders to shift from endless discussions to concrete
delivery on human capital development. Speaking at the opening of the
69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF)
meeting at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Minis… read more
Good
news for tour operators and itinerary planners building South African
coastal packages: the world-famous Suspension Bridge at
Storms River Mouth, one of the most photographed
landmarks along the Garden Route, remains fully accessible to visitors
while an extensive refurbishment programme continues. This means clie… read more
Travellers
using Sierra Leone's Freetown International
Airport are set to enjoy welcome financial relief,
following the government's announcement that the long-standing
US\$25 Airport Security Fee has been
temporarily suspended with effect from Monday, 6 July 2026. The
decision, communicated through … read more
Kenya's
celebrated regional carrier Safarilink
Aviation is preparing to welcome a brand-new
Cessna Grand Caravan EX into its fleet,
with the factory-fresh aircraft currently on its delivery flight from
the United States to Nairobi. The acquisition marks another important
step in the airline's ongoing… read more
Zimbabwe's
aviation sector has posted another strong year of growth, with total
air passenger traffic climbing past the 2.5 million mark
in 2025. According to the latest annual report from the
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
(CAAZ), national passenger numbers rose by
10 per cent year-on-… read more
Hajia Bolaji Mustapha Returns Unopposed as NATOP President, Vows Bigger Global Tourism Push for Nige
Kenya Airways Doubles Dubai Flights to 14 Weekly as Battle with Emirates Heats Up
Uganda Airlines Soars: Revenue Rockets to \$116 Million as Dreamliner Fleet Plans Take Shape
Emirates Doubles A350 Premium Economy Service to Colombo, Boosting African Connectivity Options
Air Peace Completes Fourth Nigerian Airlift from South Africa, Total Evacuees Reach 1,085
Seychelles Urges Africa to Turn Tourism Talk into Action on Workforce Development
Tsitsikamma's Iconic Storms River Suspension Bridge Stays Open During Major Refurbishment
Sierra Leone Suspends \$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown as Contract Review Begins
Safarilink boosts East African safari access with brand-new Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Zimbabwe's skies soar as air passenger traffic surpasses 2.5 million in 2025
