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South
Africa’s tourism sector faces renewed turbulence as
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has
publicly rejected the South African Tourism (SAT) board’s decision to
place its Chief Executive Officer, Nombulelo Guliwe, on
precautionary suspension. Labeling the move as
“unlawful,” the Min… read more
Royal
Air Maroc (RAM) is making headlines across the aviation world with its
ambitious plan to grow its fleet to 200 aircraft by
2037. This expansion is seen as one of the most
significant in the history of African aviation. Yet, as highlighted in a
recent AvBench study reported by Newsaero, simply adding more aircraft… read more
The
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has forged a
strategic partnership with the Uganda Communications
Commission (UCC) to propel the nation’s tourism sector
into a new era of growth, innovation, and digital connectivity. This
collaboration, unveiled during a high-level meeting in Kampala, is set
to unlock… read more
Qatar
Airways has definitively emerged as the leading contender
for a strategic stake in Air Mauritius, marking a
watershed moment for the Indian Ocean’s aviation landscape and sending
ripples across Africa’s travel sector. While the deal is yet to be
finalized, advanced discussions are underway and both sides h… read more
The
Government of Ghana has officially
endorsed the Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity
Campaign, a bold initiative designed to promote a
borderless continent and facilitate visa-free movement for Africans.
Launched in Accra, this campaign arrives at a pivotal moment for the
travel industry, as policymake… read more
ValueJet
is making significant strides in Nigeria’s regional aviation landscape
by securing its fourth CRJ900 aircraft,
previously operated by China Express Airlines. Expected to arrive in
Lagos during the fourth quarter of 2025, this addition marks a pivotal
step in ValueJet’s ongoing fleet expansion … read more
Registration
is now open for IBTM World 2025, set to
take place from 18–20 November at Fira Gran Via in
Barcelona. As the premier global event for
the business events and experiences industry, this year’s edition is
poised to deliver a fresh, more flexible experience for all
attendees—especially thos… read more
August
may be celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa, but the latest
moves by WTM Africa are ensuring that
gender empowerment in tourism becomes a year-round mission. The platform
has just announced strategic partnerships for 2026 with
Women in MICE and the Women
in Tourism (WIT) initiat… read more
The
future of Mango Airlines, once South
Africa’s vibrant low-cost carrier, hangs in the balance following the
withdrawal of a potential investor from a long-anticipated rescue deal.
This latest development signals a likely closure for the airline, which
has been grounded since mid-2021 and has struggled to return to t… read more
LAM
Mozambique Airlines is considering extending its
collaboration with Knighthood Global
Limited, an Abu Dhabi-based consultancy helmed by former
Etihad CEO James Hogan. This follows the completion of an intensive
three-month mandate, initiated in May 2025, which focused on stabilizing
LAM’s operati… read more
Minister De Lille Challenges South African Tourism Board’s Suspension of CEO Amid Governance Row
Royal Air Maroc’s Bold Fleet Plans: Why Strategy, Not Size, Will Shape Its Future
Uganda’s Tourism Push Accelerates with Tech-Driven Collaboration Between UTB and UCC
Qatar Airways Poised to Transform Air Mauritius: What’s at Stake for African Aviation?
Ghana Champions Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign to Accelerate Visa-Free Movement
ValueJet Expands Fleet with Fourth CRJ900, Strengthening Nigeria’s Regional Aviation Capacity
IBTM World 2025 Launches Registration with Enhanced Buyer Experience and Hotel Pavilion
WTM Africa’s 2026 Partnerships Set New Standard for Women’s Advancement in African Tourism
Mango Airlines Faces Imminent Shutdown as Investor Withdraws from Rescue Negotiations
LAM Mozambique Eyes Extended Partnership with Knighthood Global for Strategic Renewal
