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Emirates
has marked a new chapter in its African operations by introducing its
fully retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to
both Cape Town and
Johannesburg, making these cities the first
in Africa to experience the airline’s next-generation cabins and the
much-anticipated Premium… read more
In
a landmark development for Zambia’s domestic aviation landscape,
Proflight Zambia is poised to introduce
scheduled jet flights on the Lusaka–Kasama
route using a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200. This bold move,
set for late September 2025, marks the first time an aircraft of this
size will regularly se… read more
In
today’s digital-first travel marketplace, an optimized
Google Business Profile (GBP) is a
strategic asset for any African travel business aiming to stand out and
capture new bookings. As Google’s main platform for displaying travel
agencies in maps and local search results, GBP has become indispensable
for increas… read more
The
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially included Uganda in its 2026
visa ban list, a move that will prevent Ugandan nationals from obtaining
tourist and work visas to the Gulf state. This restriction is part of a
broader policy affecting nine countries, including Afghanistan, Libya,
Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, … read more
Etihad
Airways is set to expand its Middle Eastern network with the
introduction of direct flights from Abu Dhabi to
Damascus, starting June 2026. This strategic move will
see four weekly services operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, offering a
total of 8 Business Class seats and 150 Economy
seats per f… read more
The Ethiopian government’s landmark
policy to permit the duty-free importation of motorized
boats is set to reshape the nation’s tourism scene, with far-reaching
implications for Africa’s travel sector. This bold initiative was
highlighted recently by the Ministry of
Tourism, positioning Ethiopia’s lak… read more
The
island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde is
undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a premier
destination for nature-based tourism in West Africa. Through a series of
coordinated interventions led by the Ministry of Tourism
and Transport (MTT) and the Institute of
Tourism… read more
South
Africa has set a bold new course in international
visitor facilitation with the launch of its Electronic
Travel Authorisation (ETA), a major leap towards fully
digitized, traveller-centric border controls. Announced on 18 September
2025 by Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Leon Schreiber at the Touris… read more
Cape
Verde’s domestic aviation sector is on the cusp of a significant
transformation as the first of two ATR 72-600
aircraft—acquired by TACV under an eight-year dry
lease—makes its journey from Toulouse, France, to Praia. This milestone
signals a renewed commitment to enhancing inter-island air
links… read more
Air Côte
d’Ivoire is set to make a significant leap in its
international ambitions with the launch of direct flights
between Abidjan and Paris, commencing on 15
October 2025. This new service, operated by the
airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus
A330-900neo, marks the c… read more
Emirates Debuts Refurbished Boeing 777 with Premium Economy on South African Routes
Proflight Zambia Launches First-Ever Jet Service to Kasama, Boosting Northern Circuit Tourism
Mastering Google Business Profile: The Essential Digital Toolkit for Africa’s Travel Sector
UAE’s 2026 Visa Ban on Ugandans Raises Alarms Over Labor, Business, and Tourism Impact
Etihad to Launch Direct Abu Dhabi–Damascus Flights, Expanding Middle East Connections
Ethiopia Opens Waterways to Boost Tourism with Duty-Free Boat Imports
Santo Antão’s Trail Transformation Sets New Benchmark for Nature-Based Tourism in Cape Verde
South Africa Debuts Electronic Travel Authorisation, Ushering in a New Era of Seamless Arrivals
New ATR 72-600 Arrival Set to Boost Cape Verde’s Inter-Island Air Connectivity
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Direct Abidjan–Paris Flights Signal New Era for West African Long-Haul Travel
