Travel news overview

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 23/05/2025 07:57

Liuwa’s Wildlife Spectacle Returns: Prime Time for African Travel Bookings

Liuwa Plain National Park, a hidden gem in Zambia’s western wilderness, has reopened its doors for the 2025 season, offering African travel agents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase one of the continent’s most captivating wildlife experiences.

As the annual floodwaters recede, Liuwa’s vast grass… read more

• Destinations
• 23/05/2025 07:57

Emirates Boosts Mauritius Tourism with Expanded Partnership and $900M Investment

Emirates Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius, announcing a major expansion of its 23-year strategic partnership and a substantial \$900 million investment in the island nation's tourism sector. This move underscores the airline's confidence in Mauritius as a prime travel destin… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 23/05/2025 07:56

SANParks' Biodiversity Offset Bank: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Tourism in Africa

SANParks CEO, Ms. Hapiloe Sello, addressed a high-level panel at the National Biodiversity Offsets Conference held on May 22, 2025, at the DBSA Vulindlela Auditorium in Midrand. This landmark event, co-hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and the UN Development Programme, unveiled South Africa's p… read more

• Flights
• 22/05/2025 08:42

Lufthansa Group’s Africa Focus: Enhanced Comfort and Connectivity

Lufthansa Group is significantly bolstering its presence in the African aviation market, introducing enhanced comfort and expanded connectivity options for travelers. These developments offer exciting new prospects for African travel agents seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for air travel to and from th… read more

• Flights
• 22/05/2025 08:11

Overland Airways Boosts Delta State with New Embraer E175 Service

Overland Airways is strengthening its presence in Nigeria with the resumption of flights to Warri’s Osubi Airport. Starting May 20, 2025, the airline will offer convenient connections from both Lagos and Abuja, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with morning arrival and departure times. This s… read more

• Rail
• 22/05/2025 08:10

Mauritania’s Railway Renaissance: New Tracks for Desert Adventures

A transformative railway project is underway in Mauritania, promising to reshape the nation’s tourism landscape and unlock exciting new opportunities for African travel professionals. The Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM), with support from the European Investment Bank (EIB), is embarking on… read more

• Flights
• 22/05/2025 08:10

AWA Bridges West Africa with New Ouagadougou Link

Africa World Airlines (AWA) is set to significantly enhance West African connectivity with the launch of its new direct service to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, starting June 3, 2025. This strategic expansion opens exciting new horizons for African travel agents, offering fresh oppo… read more

• Flights
• 22/05/2025 08:10

Zambia Airways Reconnects Lusaka and Harare, Boosting Regional Travel

Zambia Airways is poised to revitalize regional travel with the resumption of its direct Lusaka-Harare service starting June 17, 2025. This strategic move will significantly enhance connectivity between two key Southern African capitals, opening up exciting new opportunities for travel agents acr… read more

• Rail
• 21/05/2025 20:14

Zambia’s Dry Port: A New Hub for African Trade

Zambia is set to transform regional trade with the development of the Kapiri Mposhi Dry Port, a strategic infrastructure project poised to boost connectivity and efficiency across Southern Africa. This initiative presents significant opportunities for African travel agents, opening new avenues for … read more

• Flights
• 21/05/2025 20:14

Air France Boosts Cape Town Service, Opens New Sales Opportunities

Air France is significantly expanding its presence in Southern Africa, launching daily direct flights between Paris and Cape Town during the peak holiday travel season. This strategic move creates exciting new business opportunities for African travel agents, offering enhanced connectivity an… read more