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The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade
show, ITB Berlin, is just hours away,
running from 4–6 March 2025. This year’s
event, under the theme "The Power of Transition Lives
Here," promises to spotlight transformation in global
tourism. With exhibitors from … read more
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace
Development in Nigeria has uncovered serious regulatory
flaws and security vulnerabilities in the Permit for
Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) system, which have led to
significant revenue losses and enabled criminal activities within the
aviation sector. These revelat… read more
Uganda has officially launched the highly anticipated
9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
(POATE) 2025 alongside the innovative "Tell
Your Story - Explore Uganda" campaign. The announcement,
made this week in Kampala, promises to position Uganda firmly on the
global tourism map. This premie… read more
Renowned media personality and celebrated tourism advocate,
Gilbert Abeiku “Santana” Aggrey, has been
appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive
Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority
(GTA). The announcement was made by President John
Mahama, marking a significant milestone for Ghana’s to… read more
Namibia’s port infrastructure is rapidly emerging as a key
player in Southern Africa’s logistics and trade network, offering
significant opportunities for African travel and logistics
professionals. With its strategic location and ongoing developments,
Namibia is positioning itself as a competitive alternative to regional
giants like D… read more
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs,
Immigration, Safety and Security has confirmed that its
visa application process for travelers from countries not eligible for
visas on arrival will remain unchanged. These travelers must continue to
apply in advance via the Ministry’s online platform and await approval
before ent… read more
The Robben Island Museum (RIM),
one of South Africa’s most iconic historical landmarks, has announced
that it will be closed to the public on Friday, 7 March
2025. This temporary closure is to accommodate an
Organisational Wellness Day, which will
take place on the island itself. As a … read more
Delta Air Lines is set to
significantly expand its African network later this year with the launch
of new routes to Marrakech, Morocco, and
Accra, Ghana. These additions mark a major
milestone for the airline as it strengthens its presence on the
continent, offering travelers more opti… read more
The International Air Transport Association
(IATA) has reported a significant increase in passenger
demand for African airlines in January 2025, with a year-on-year growth
of 14.9% in Revenue Passenger Kilometers
(RPK). Capacity also rose by 11.2% during
the same period, while the cont… read more
The eThekwini Municipality,
responsible for managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced the
latest status of its beaches and public swimming pools as of
28 February 2025. In positive news for
locals and tourists alike, 20 beaches in
Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swi… read more