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Kenya
is gearing up to host a landmark event for the African travel
industry: the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya
Travel Expo (MKTE 2025). Scheduled for October
1st-3rd at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, this
year’s expo takes a decidedly pan-African approach,
emphasizing collaboration and sustaina… read more
African
travel professionals, mark your calendars! The Kenya
Association of Travel Agents (KATA) is hosting its highly
anticipated 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and
Convention from June 27-28 at the
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort in Mombasa. This
year’s event, themed “Going Further, Together… read more
Kenya
Airways is taking a bold step towards a greener future,
partnering with the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) on a groundbreaking sustainability
program. This initiative, known as the
Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP),
has significant implications for the entire… read more
Ethiopia
is making a strong bid to position itself as a leading tourism
destination, and its recent media outreach in London signals a
significant step in this direction. The Africa Travel
Show Media Event, held on May 14th, brought together over
40 UK-based journalists and travel
professionals, off… read more
Hawaiian
Airlines has eliminated its GDS
surcharge, a move that has resonated across the travel
industry and sparked interest among African travel
professionals. This decision, part of the airline’s
merger integration with Alaska Airlines,
signals a potential shift in distrib… read more
Kenyan
aviation startup Encomm Aviation is
gearing up to launch passenger services in the fourth quarter of 2025,
marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory. This
development is set to create exciting new opportunities for
African travel agents, opening doors to
fresh partners… read more
Malindi,
Kenya, is set to become a hotspot for tourism
business as it prepares to host the Essence of Africa
2025 event from October 7-9. This unique event, held at the
oceanfront Diamonds Malindi resort, offers
African travel agents an unparalleled opportunity to
connect with international buyers … read more
Kenya Airways is exploring a significant
expansion in West Africa, eyeing Accra,
Ghana as a potential secondary hub. This strategic move,
proposed by Kenyan Transport Minister Davis Chirchir
during a visit to Ghana, aligns with the country's own ambitions to
revitalize its aviation sector and establish a nat… read more
Kenya’s
travel sector is buzzing with the news of Skyward
Airlines’ strategic rebranding and fleet expansion.
Formerly known as Skyward Express, the airline has unveiled a fresh
identity and acquired a Dash 8-400 turboprop
aircraft, formerly operated by American carriers. This
move marks a significa… read more
The
Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has
once again soared to new heights, claiming the coveted title of
Best Airport in Africa for an unprecedented
tenth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport
Awards. This remarkable achievement, coupled with its
fifth consecutive… read more