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Kruger Gate Hotel is thrilled to announce that it has been
recognised as one of the top hotels in Africa in the Tripadvisor Traveler’s
Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels.
The award celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel for
hotels that tick all the boxes, from exceptional service to comfortable rooms.
… read more
Starting
1 October 2025, Emirates will enforce stricter regulations on the
carriage and use of power banks aboard its flights, a move that signals
growing concern over lithium battery safety in aviation. While
passengers will still be allowed to bring one power bank on board, the
airline is banning their use during the fl… read more
A recent global analysis has thrown a harsh spotlight on a reality many in the African travel industry have felt but not yet fully quantified: a dramatic and dangerous gap in profitability and efficiency between corporate travel agencies in our region and the rest of the world. While our counterparts in Europe, the US, and even the Far East are … read more
Ethiopian
Airlines Group has unveiled an ambitious expansion
blueprint that positions the carrier at the forefront of Africa's
tourism revolution. CEO Mesfin Tasew recently announced plans to add
five new domestic destinations within six
months, marking a substantial 24% growth in the airline's
domes… read more
The
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is actively pursuing a
groundbreaking new route to Libreville, following
strategic discussions with Gabon's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
on August 7. This potential service would position the Gulf carrier as
the first airline to provide direct connectivity between
Ga… read more
South
African carrier Airlink has secured a landmark leasing
agreement with Azorra for ten state-of-the-art Embraer
E195-E2 aircraft, positioning the airline for unprecedented growth
across the continent's regional aviation landscape. This strategic fleet
expansion reinforces Airlink's dominance as Africa's
l… read more
The
Zambian Ministry of Tourism, through its Department of National Parks
& Wildlife, has embarked on a groundbreaking conservation initiative
that promises to reshape the wildlife landscape and tourism prospects
of the country’s premier parks. In collaboration with the Barotse Royal
Establishment and African Parks Network, this am… read more
The
African aviation landscape faces fresh turbulence as Air
Sénégal confronts a massive \$65.2 million lawsuit filed
by three Irish leasing companies affiliated with global investment giant
Carlyle Aviation Partners. This legal battle, unfolding in New York's
federal court, exposes critical vulnerabilities within Afri… read more
Uganda's
hospitality sector is experiencing a significant transformation as the
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities launches an
ambitious apprenticeship programme designed to address
critical skills gaps while boosting youth employment across East Africa.
This strategic initiative represents a fundamental shi… read more
The
Dubai-based carrier's seven-year platinum partnership
with FC Bayern Munich represents far more than a sports
sponsorship—it signals a transformative opportunity for African tourism
professionals to capitalize on enhanced connectivity and growing
football passion across the continent. This landmark agreement, runni… read more
Kruger Gate Hotel wins in the Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels - Africa
Emirates Tightens Power Bank Rules from October 2025 to Boost Flight Safety
Are You Watching Your Business Die? The African Travel Agency Productivity Crisis
Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Bold Tourism Strategy with 24% Network Growth
Airlink's Fleet Expansion Signals Major Shift in African Regional Aviation
Zambia’s Bold Wildlife Translocation Boosts Kafue National Park’s Ecotourism and Biodiversity
Air Sénégal Faces $65M Legal Battle: Wake-Up Call for African Aviation
Uganda Launches Major Skills Initiative to Transform Hospitality Workforce
