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A
major shake-up is on the horizon for travellers seeking United States
visas across Africa. According to an internal State
Department memo revealed by the Associated Press,
Washington intends to slash the number of embassies and consulates
handling visa applications on the continent from approximately
50 loc… read more
South
Africa's coastal jewel is firmly reasserting itself on the world
tourism map. With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich
cultural heritage, eThekwini, home to the city of
Durban, continues to strengthen its position as one of
the continent's leading destinations, drawing growing numbers of leisure
… read more
Ghana's tourism trade has taken a
confident step deeper into East Africa, with the Tour
Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) wrapping up a
successful first-ever appearance at the 2026 Karibu-Kilifair tourism
expo in Arusha, Tanzania. The debut marks a significant milestone for
the West African nation's private tourism sec… read more
South
African regional carrier Airlink has
confirmed a major addition to its growing route map, announcing the
launch of twice-weekly direct flights between Cape Town
and Mauritius. The new service takes off on
2 October 2026 and represents the airline's
first-ever connection between… read more
Visitors
planning to stay at Addo Elephant National Park's Main
Camp on Thursday, 11 June 2026, are being alerted to a
short, scheduled electricity interruption that will take place during
the late morning hours. The temporary outage forms part of essential
infrastructure works tied to the development of an exciting ne… read more
South
Africa's tourism sector has delivered one of its most remarkable
performances in recent memory, recording a 29 per cent
year-on-year surge in international arrivals during April
2026. This historic jump has placed visitor volumes 9.6
per cent above pre-pandemic levels, signalling a complete and resounding
recov… read more
Rwanda's
business events industry is charting a confident course towards
becoming one of Africa's most influential meetings destinations, with
the Rwanda Convention Bureau outlining bold ambitions at IMEX Frankfurt
2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the global trade show, the bureau's
Chief Executive Officer, Janet Karemera… read more
South
Africa is once again capturing the spotlight on the global luxury
cruise circuit, with Viking opening
bookings for an ambitious new 142-day world voyage that places
Cape Town and the country's renowned safari
destinations at the heart of the journey. The new sailing aboard
Viking Vesta… read more
Travellers
and tourism operators planning visits to South Africa's national parks
this winter are being urged to brace for substantial disruption, as
severe weather continues to batter sections of the Western
Cape and Eastern Cape. Following an Orange
Level 8 severe weather warning issued by the South … read more
Cape
Town is poised to take centre stage in Azamara
Cruises' ambitious 2028 deployment, with South Africa
featuring prominently in the line's flagship 175-night
world cruise as well as a portfolio of extended regional
voyages built around immersive, destination-rich experiences. The
development marks… read more
US Visa Processing in Africa to Be Consolidated into 20 Strategic Hubs
eThekwini Surges Up Global Rankings as Durban Welcomes 1.2 Million Festive Visitors
TOUGHA Debuts at Karibu-Kilifair 2026, Opening Fresh East Africa Pathways for Destination Ghana
Airlink Unlocks New Cape Town–Mauritius Link with E195-E2 Flagship from October 2026
Addo Elephant Park Plans Brief Power Outage as New Spa Facility Takes Shape
Zimbabwe Emerges as Top African Source Market Driving South Africa's Record Tourism Boom
Rwanda Targets \$224 Million MICE Revenue by 2029 as Kigali Cements Pan-African Leadership
Cape Town and Kruger Take Centre Stage in Viking's New 142-Day World Voyage for 2028
Severe Winter Weather Forces Sweeping Closures Across South Africa's National Parks
Cape Town Anchors Azamara's 175-Night 2028 World Cruise as Africa Gains Luxury Spotlight
