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Fastjet & APG Team Up: Zambia-Zimbabwe Corridor Takes Off
Fastjet Zimbabwe’s latest move is set to reshape the Southern African travel landscape, creating exciting new avenues for travel agents across the continent. The airline has partnered with Air Promotion Group (APG) Zambia, appointing them as their official General Sales Agent (GSA) in Zambia. This strate… read more
Emirates & Seychelles Renew Partnership: Boosting Africa Travel Business
Tourism Seychelles and Emirates have renewed their strategic partnership, promising exciting new opportunities for African travel agents. Signed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, this agreement strengthens the commitment to promoting Seychelles as a top travel destination across Emirates' extensive global network.
This ren… read more
Madagascar Airlines Rises from Ashes with Ambitious "Phoenix 2030" Plan
Madagascar Airlines is embarking on a bold transformation journey under its “Phoenix 2030” plan, aiming to revitalize the airline and solidify its position in the African aviation market. This ambitious strategy presents exciting opportunities for travel agents, offering a fresh perspective on travel to and from Madagascar.… read more
Madagascar Airlines’ Fleet Expansion Fuels Tourism Ambitions
Madagascar Airlines is soaring to new heights with a strategic fleet expansion, strengthening its commitment to regional connectivity and boosting tourism prospects. The arrival of a new ATR 72-500, leased from ACIA Aero Leasing, marks a significant step in the airline's growth trajectory, creating exciting new o… read more
Airlink Soars with Prestigious Environmental Certification, Boosting Opportunities for African Trave
South African airline Airlink has reached a new height by securing the esteemed IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification. This achievement underscores Airlink’s dedication to sustainable aviation and responsible environmental management, creating exciting new prospects for travel agents acro… read more
MSC Opera Charts a New Course for South African Cruise Tourism
MSC Cruises is set to make waves in the South African cruise market with the deployment of the MSC Opera for the 2025/26 season. This strategic move presents a wealth of opportunities for African travel agents, offering a diverse range of itineraries and a compelling value propositio… read more
Madagascar’s Tourism Boom: "Uncharted" Campaign Drives Growth
Madagascar is poised for a tourism resurgence, thanks to a groundbreaking digital campaign, “Madagascar Uncharted: Beyond the Baobabs.” This initiative, spearheaded by the Madagascar National Tourism Board (ONTM), showcases the island's diverse offerings through the lens of ten international content creators. Their Decemb… read more
Africa Takes Center Stage at ITB Berlin 2025 with Record Representation
The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin, is just hours away, running from 4–6 March 2025. This year’s event, under the theme "The Power of Transition Lives Here," promises to spotlight transformation in global tourism. With exhibitors from … read more
ITB Berlin 2025: A Global Travel Event Highlighting Innovation and Growth
The ITB Berlin 2025, scheduled from March 4 to 6 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, is set to reaffirm its position as the world’s leading travel trade show. With 95% of the display area already booked, this year’s event will feature a record number of exhibitors from 165 countries… read more
African Tourism Ministers Unite to Propel the Continent’s Global Appeal
African Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector. This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
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