Travel news overview

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 24/06/2025 12:39

Kruger’s Nyawutsi Bird Hide Closure Creates New Birding Opportunities

Nyawutsi Bird Hide, a favored spot for birdwatchers in Kruger National Park’s northern region, is temporarily closed for essential maintenance. While this popular hide undergoes upgrades, savvy travel agents have a unique chance to showcase alternative birding experiences within the park, highlighting… read more

• Travel-tech
• 23/06/2025 21:14

TK Back on Sabre: Enhanced Access for African Agents

Turkish Airlines is returning to the Sabre GDS platform on June 24, 2025, restoring seamless access for African travel agents. This renewed partnership promises to significantly enhance distribution reach and unlock new opportunities for agents across the continent.

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• Cruise
• 23/06/2025 20:23

Cruise Tourism Set to Surge in Africa with MSC’s Strategic Expansion and Infrastructure Investments

Africa is poised for a significant boost in cruise tourism, with leading international operators like MSC Cruises recognizing the continent's vast potential. Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, emphasizes that now is the crucial time to translate this potential into tangible economic benefits for the region.

• Flights
• 23/06/2025 20:19

TAAG’s A220 Arrival Boosts Africa Connectivity

TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed its third Airbus A220-300, marking a significant step in the airline’s ambitious modernization and expansion strategy. The new aircraft, named D2-TAI, touched down at Luanda’s Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, arriving from Montreal, Canada, wi… read more

• Rail
• 23/06/2025 20:14

Nacala Corridor: Trade and Travel Hub

The Nacala Corridor is rapidly transforming into a vital trade and travel hub for Southern Africa, offering exciting new opportunities for businesses and tourism. Connecting Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia to the Indian Ocean via the modernized Nacala Port, the corridor is experiencin… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 23/06/2025 20:13

Hwange National Park Unveils New Entry Pavilion, Enhancing Visitor Experience and Boosting Tourism

_{Get ready to offer your clients an enhanced safari experience! Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest national park and a key attraction within the renowned Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), is set to unveil a brand-new, state-of-the-art entry pavilion. This}

• Attractions
• 23/06/2025 20:12

Free Dinosaur Centre Access Boosts Golden Gate Park Visits

South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering free access to the newly opened Kgomomodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre in Golden Gate Highlands National Park until September 30, 2025. This presents a unique opportunity for African travel agents to promote the park and its educatio… read more

• Destinations
• 23/06/2025 20:12

Cape Town’s Culinary Stars Shine

Cape Town has solidified its position as a culinary powerhouse with three restaurants featured in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025 list. This accolade presents exciting opportunities for African travel agents to curate unique culinary experiences for discerning clients.

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• Destinations
• 23/06/2025 18:01

Dire Dawa: Ethiopia's Hidden Gem Awaits Discovery

Travel agents across Africa, seeking fresh and captivating destinations for your clientele, prepare to be enchanted by Dire Dawa. This vibrant Ethiopian city, steeped in history and brimming with cultural treasures, is poised to become a new tourism hotspot. Beyond its bustling commercial center, Dire Dawa offers a rich tapestry of ex… read more

• Flights
• 23/06/2025 05:36

Gulf Air’s Nairobi Comeback

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) recently celebrated the resumption of Gulf Air’s direct flights between Bahrain and Nairobi. This momentous occasion, marked by an inaugural dinner at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, signifies the re-establishment of a vital air link after a 13-year hiatus.

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