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Lobito Atlantic Railway update
The first significant shipment of copper, which is destined for the United States, has successfully departed from the Port of Lobito in Angola this week.
This shipment was loaded onto the MSC SAMU container vessel, marking a notable milestone in the ongoing export activities of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). Thi… read more
Two new Luxury Mountain Suites for Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic has converted its 2-bedroom suite into two separate inter-leading suites that have been re-branded as Luxury Mountain Suites. Situated amongst the fynbos within the Table Mountain National Park, both suites are ocean-facing in an elevated p… read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024: empowering African Tourism and unleashing global opportunities
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipate… read more
Addo Elephant National Park: Planned power outage on 28 August 2024
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that several locations in the Sundays River Valley Municipality in South Africa's … read more
Giant's Castle Nature Reserve: Main Caves Bushmen Museum temporarily closed
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in KwaZulu-Natal, has informed the public that the world-renowned Main Caves Bushmen Museum… read more
Despite odds, Nigerian airlines get more aircraft to delight travelers
As the winter season approaches, Nigerian airlines would from any moment from now, take delivery of additional aircraft to beef up their operations.
Passenger traffic is expected to triple in the domestic scene within the Christmas and new year periods, while more Nigerians who reside abroad would visit the country for various celebrations… read more
FlyGabon set ofr launch, plans Johannesburg route
Gabon’s new flag-carrier FlyGabon plans to begin commercial operations at the end of the month, initially serving the domestic market.
The launch is part of the government’s strategy to revitalize the Gabonese air transport sector. It comes after the government acquired a majority stake in the airline Afrijet through … read more
Spotlight TravelExpo at Hyatt Regency Harare
ATTA members meet with Zimbabwe's travel markets at the Spotlight TravelExpo at the Hyatt Regency Harare, featuring over 20 African exhibitors and more than 100 local travel professionals.
The Spotlight TravelExpo presents an excellent opportunity for ATTA members to connect with both the Zimbabwean outbound… read more
Akwaaba Travel Market: A platform for connections, collaborations and innovation
The 20th edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market, West Africa’s largest travel and tourism exhibition fair, is set to be a landmark event, featuring a diverse range of high-profile newcomers making their debut.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Nairobi from Kenya, Memorial Healthcare Group from Turkey, and Costa Cruises from Italy will p… read more
Uganda's hidden gems - beyond the usual tourist trails
Uganda, often hailed as the Pearl of Africa, is renowned for its majestic mountain gorillas and the breathtaking beauty of the Nile River. While these attractions rightfully draw global attention, there is a treasure trove of lesser-known, unique experiences that remain largely unexplored.
From ancient cultural practice… read more
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