Travel news overview
Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
A
pioneering initiative in Angola is creating a comprehensive
bibliographic repository dedicated to preserving the
nation's tourism history and supporting academic research within the
sector. The project, led by Lubango-based travel and tourism agency Tac
Tour, aims to establish an authoritative archive that will serve… read more
A
Rwandan hospitality professional who spent more than three decades
building an international career in France has returned home with a
mission to elevate service standards across the country's tourism
sector. Emma Lestideau, who previously
worked as a trainer with one of the world's largest hotel companies, now
ded… read more
The
Southern African Development Community
(SADC) has taken significant steps forward in its mission
to transform the region into a leading tourism destination. During a
recent stakeholder meeting held at ITB Berlin 2026, officials shared
encouraging updates on three key areas: visa
simplification, improved a… read more
The
African hospitality sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion,
with the latest industry research revealing a historic
peak of nearly 124,000 hotel rooms currently in various
stages of development across the continent. This remarkable growth
signals strong confidence from international investors and hotel
ope… read more
Libyan
Airlines has issued a formal tender for the sale of
multiple aircraft that have remained abandoned at Tripoli International
Airport for years. The fleet, comprising machines damaged during the
country's prolonged conflict, includes 14 separate lots ranging from
Fokker F27 wrecks to engineless Airbus A330… read more
EgyptAir
is preparing to operate its recently delivered Airbus A350 on a
European route for the first time this week, signalling the gradual
expansion of the modern aircraft beyond initial regional services. This
deployment marks an important milestone in the carrier's fleet
modernisation programme and holds significan… read more
Safari
operators and self-drive enthusiasts planning expeditions to the
northern reaches of Kruger National Park
should take note of a revised timeline affecting a critical river
crossing. The anticipated reopening of the Letaba
High-Level Bridge has been postponed by several days,
with engineers now… read more
The
island nation of Cabo Verde is poised to
strengthen its aviation connectivity with a significant development that
carries meaningful implications for African travel professionals. The
country's national carrier has announced firm intentions to restore
scheduled passenger services to the United States, ending a prol… read more
While
escalating conflict in the Middle East
continues to send shockwaves through international energy markets,
aviation professionals across Southern Africa can take measured comfort
in the region's current fuel security position. Despite unprecedented
disruptions affecting global jet fuel supply chains, airports thro… read more
Chapman's
Peak Drive, widely regarded as one of the most
breathtaking coastal roads on the African continent, will experience
intermittent closures throughout the remainder of March
2026 as engineers conduct critical safety evaluations.
For tourism professionals organising itineraries that include this… read more
Angolan Agency Builds Historic Tourism Archive to Preserve Sector Knowledge
Former Hilton Trainer Returns to Rwanda to Transform Hospitality Standards
SADC Tourism Programme Gains Ground with UniVisa Pilot and Air Connectivity Study
Africa's Hotel Pipeline Breaks Records as East African Nations Lead Construction Race
Libyan Airlines Launches Tender to Sell War-Damaged Aircraft Stranded in Tripoli
EgyptAir Deploys New A350 Aircraft on European Routes for the First Time
Kruger's Letaba Bridge Reopening Pushed Back as Rainfall Hampers Repair Crews
Cabo Verde Airlines Prepares Historic Transatlantic Comeback With US Route Revival
Southern Africa's Aviation Fuel Supplies Remain Secure Amid Global Energy Turmoil
Cape Town's Celebrated Chapman's Peak Route Faces March Closures for Safety Work
