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In a move set to reshape how
African destinations engage with Asia, the Namibia Tourism
Board (NTB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with China Media Group (CMG), one of the
largest multimedia organisations on the planet. The agreement is
designed to boost tourism cooperation between Namibia an… read more
A
new chapter is unfolding in North African regional aviation, one that
carries meaningful implications for the wider African travel trade.
Air Algérie's affiliate, Domestic Airlines,
has officially taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR
72-600 turboprop, proudly christened
"Tassili"… read more
A
landmark aviation partnership between two of the world's most
recognisable flag carriers has just come to life, and it promises to
reshape how travellers move between Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
South African Airways (SAA) and
Turkish Airlines (TK) officially activated
their much-anticipated … read more
The future of
Cabo Verde Airlines, the flag carrier of
the West African archipelago, hangs in the balance as the country's
government openly considers every possible option to rescue the
beleaguered state-owned airline. Officials have described the airline's
financial position as very critical,
warni… read more
A
powerful new chapter in intra-African tourism cooperation is being
written in Accra this week, as the National Association of
Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) officially commenced a
landmark seven-day executive retreat and familiarisation tour in Ghana.
The high-profile mission, running from 17 to 23 July
20… read more
The
global airline distribution landscape is undergoing a quiet but
profound transformation, and the latest figures released by the
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) tell a
story that African travel professionals cannot afford to ignore. In the
first half of 2026, U.S.-based travel agencies processed a staggering
… read more
In
a decision that could reshape intra-African travel patterns and boost
regional tourism flows, Chad has announced that it will
abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President
Mahamat Idriss Déby, is being welcomed across the
contine… read more
Tanzania's northern tourism
circuit has just received a powerful boost. Italian carrier
Neos SpA has officially inaugurated its
brand-new direct scheduled service linking Milan Malpensa
Airport (MXP) with Kilimanjaro
International Airport (JRO), with the inaugural flight
touching dow… read more
West Africa's aviation map has
just gained a significant new dimension.
Emirates has officially boosted its
Dubai–Accra operations, introducing four additional weekly
flights that took to the skies from 12
July 2026. The move raises the airline's total service
between the United Arab… read more
The
pan-African carrier ASKY, headquartered in
Lomé, Togo, has taken another decisive step in its ambitious
modernisation journey. On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the airline officially
welcomed a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8,
registered ET-BCK, into its operating
fleet. With this latest ad… read more
Namibia and China Media Group Ink Landmark Tourism Pact to Unlock Asian Visitor Boom
Air Algérie's Domestic Airlines Welcomes First ATR 72-600 "Tassili" in Fleet Overhaul
SAA and Turkish Airlines Activate Codeshare Deal Opening New Global Doors for Africa
Cabo Verde Airlines at a decisive turning point as government weighs restructuring, investment
NANTA Launches Landmark Ghana Retreat to Ignite Intra-African Tourism and Trade Ties
NDC Adoption Reshapes Global Airline Distribution as U.S. Ticket Sales Break Records
Chad to Open Its Borders Visa-Free to All Africans From January 2027 in Landmark Move
Neos launches weekly Milan–Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar Dreamliner service, boosting Tanzania's tourism reac
Emirates ramps up Accra service to 11 weekly flights, unlocking new opportunities for Ghana's travel
ASKY Airlines Boosts Fleet to 17 Aircraft with New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery
