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Exciting news for the African telecommunications
landscape! Starlink has commenced beta testing its direct-to-mobile
service this week, a project with the potential to revolutionize how
people connect, particularly in remote areas. This development could
drastically impact the way individuals… read more
Positive
news for the African aviation sector! According to a recent report by
the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African
airlines experienced a 13.2% increase in annual traffic in
2024 compared to the previous year. This signifies a notable rebound and growth
in the industr… read more
Important
update for African travel agents: Brussels Airlines is set to
resume flights to Kinshasa on January 31st, following a
temporary suspension due to escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC). This is welcome news for travelers between Africa and Europe, and
particu… read more
Attention
all South African travel agents! MSC Musica is gearing up for
another exciting voyage – the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise –
departing from Cape Town on March 27th. Following her historic Antarctic
journey, the ship will embark on a three-night cruise into the Atlantic Ocean,
promi… read more
Great news for African travel professionals partnering
with Air Seychelles! The airline has successfully secured both
the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and
the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certifications,
marking a crucial step forward in … read more
Exciting
news for African travel professionals! The inaugural Abidjan International
Tourism and Leisure Trade Fair (SITLA) is slated to take place from May
1st to 4th, 2025, in Côte d'Ivoire's bustling capital. Hosted at the Parc
des Expositions d'Abidjan, this event promises to be a major gathering for the
regio… read more
Change.
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outright resistance. At “travelcenter.africa®”, we understand this. We also
understand the critical role travel agencies play in sub-Saharan Africa, and
the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving market. That's why we're excited
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Max Air, a Nigerian domestic carrier, has
suspended its flight operations following a recent incident involving one of
its Boeing 737-400 aircraft at Mal. Aminu Kano International
Airport (MAKIA). The incident, which involved a tyre burst upon landing, has
prompted both the Nigerian Civil Aviation… read more
A chartered
flight carrying 21 people, including two pilots, crashed shortly after takeoff
near an oil field in South Sudan's Unity State. This tragic incident, confirmed
by the state's Minister of Information, Gatwech Bipal, occurred as the aircraft
was departing for Juba International Airport, the nation’s capital. The flight
was chartere… read more
Tourism
Seychelles has
successfully concluded its participation at the 45th edition of FITUR,
the International Tourism Trade Fair, held in Madrid, Spain from January 22 to
26, 2025. This major event provided the archipelago with a critical platform to
enhance its visibility in the I… read more