Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
Latin America Beckons: Untapped Tourism Goldmine for African Travel Professionals
The Latin American travel market is showing strong interest in African destinations, presenting a golden opportunity for African travel professionals. The recent Africa Showcase Latin America event, organized by On Show Solutions and Sariri … read more
Sudan Airways Returns: New Routes Emerge from the Ashes
Sudan Airways has resumed flight operations after a three-month hiatus, marking a significant development for regional air travel. Operating from Port Sudan International Airport, currently the only functional hub in the country due to the ongoing conflict, the airline now connects to … read more
Chinchilla Rooftop Bar Shines: A Golden Opportunity for African Travel Agents
Cape Town’s vibrant nightlife scene just got a major boost, and African travel agents are poised to capitalize. The Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar in Camps Bay has earned a coveted spot on Time Out's 2025 list of the world’s 20 best rooftop bars, ranking an impressive 6th globally. This accolade presents a unique opportunity for tr… read more
Seychelles Beach Soccer World Cup: A Golden Goal for African Tourism
The beautiful shores of Victoria, Mahé, in the Seychelles, are gearing up to host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025™ from May 1st to 11th. This landmark event, the first of its kind on African soil, presents an unparalleled opportunity for travel agents across the continent to score big with specialized… read more
Nigeria’s Airport Revolution: A Golden Opportunity for African Travel Agents
A major reshaping of Nigeria’s aviation landscape is underway, presenting exciting prospects for travel professionals across Africa. With 80% of its airports currently operating at a loss, the Nigerian government is embarking on an ambitious plan to concession four of its most profitable airports: Lagos (MMA), Abuja (… read more
Air Sénégal Navigates Fleet Challenges, Leases A340 for Dakar-Paris Route
Air Sénégal has addressed recent operational disruptions by chartering an Airbus A340-300 from Universal Sky Carrier (USC GmbH) to maintain its crucial Dakar-Paris service. This strategic move comes after one of the airline’s A330neos was grounded on March 26,… read more
Ghana’s New Railway
The Tema-Mpakadan railway line in Ghana is poised to revolutionize travel in the region, offering exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. This 97.6 km standard gauge line, recently inspected by the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), connects the bustling Port of Tema w… read more
Camrail’s Training Initiative Fuels Next-Gen Railway Leaders in Africa
Camrail, a pivotal player in Cameroon’s railway sector, has concluded its 2023-2024 Young Talent Rail Program, marking a significant step in cultivating the next generation of African railway leaders. This intensive training initiative, culminating in project presentations on… read more
MSC Opera Charts a New Course for South African Cruise Tourism
MSC Cruises is set to make waves in the South African cruise market with the deployment of the MSC Opera for the 2025/26 season. This strategic move presents a wealth of opportunities for African travel agents, offering a diverse range of itineraries and a compelling value propositio… read more
Ghana-South Africa Tourism Partnership: A Golden Opportunity for African Travel Agents
A burgeoning tourism partnership between Ghana and South Africa is creating exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. This collaboration, spearheaded by the Tour Operators’ Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) and South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, promises to unlock significant g… read more
travelnews.africa is the first of its kind portal exclusively servicing travel agents in the Sub Saharan Africa Region with travel news from various sectors of travel i.e. airlines, hotels etc.
Our travel news does not only focuse on transportation like airlines and rail, but also on hotels, IT, cruises, and other areas of interest for travel agents. Our travel news is not only for the benefit of the traveler but also serves to update and inform travel staff in the Sub Saharan Africa Region on the latest travel news and developments.
travelnews.africa is unique in the way it assists travel readers in sub Saharan Africa to be up-to-date in sub Saharan Africa with the latest news on a daily basis, and provides concise & relevant information without the waffle making it convenient for you to keep you and your colleagues up-to-date, to better inform customers and offer precise recommendations.
Our travel news portal has refined navigation so you can search per country in sub Saharan Africa, scroll to the bottom of the website to find a list of the countries, double click on a country to get that country’s news. and you could search per sector in travel i.e. flights, leisure, rail, IT etc. (at the top of the website). Or you could search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and clicking search.