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RwandAir’s BAL Partnership Elevates African Sports Tourism
RwandAir, the official airline of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), proudly announces its participation in the BAL Summit 2025 in Kigali. This high-profile event unites leaders from sports, business, policy, and creative fields, fostering partnerships that drive impactful change across Africa. Th… read more
Mozambique Eases Entry, Boosting Agent Bookings
Mozambique has temporarily suspended its 48-hour pre-travel registration requirement for visitors from visa-exempt countries. This move comes after technical glitches hampered the system, causing disruptions for travelers and travel agents alike. The Mozambican National Migration Servi… read more
Rwanda’s Red Rocks Initiative: Empowering Communities, Boosting Tourism
The Virunga Massif, a biodiversity hotspot spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), offers immense potential for sustainable tourism development. The Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development, a Rwandan grassroots organization, is playing a key rol… read more
Ethiopia’s Tourism Push: London Media Event Sparks Global Interest
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
Rwanda’s \$500M Aviation Boost: Agent Goldmine
Rwanda is set to become a major player in African aviation, thanks to a massive \$500 million investment earmarked for developing RwandAir and completing the highly anticipated Bugesera International Airport. This strategic move, announced by Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa… read more
RwandAir Hosts Key Aviation Summit, Shaping Africa’s Travel Future
Kigali is currently the epicenter of African aviation, hosting the 13th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC). This pivotal event, hosted by RwandAir Ltd, has drawn a diverse assembly of industry leaders, including airline executives, regulatory authorities, and solution providers from across… read more
RwandAir’s Fleet Shuffle: Navigating Widebody Woes, Eyeing African Expansion
RwandAir, Rwanda’s flag carrier, is tackling a temporary setback in its widebody operations. The airline recently returned a leased Airbus A330-200 (registration LZ-TWO) to its owner, GullivAir, a Bulgarian airline. This aircraft, initially brought in to bolster RwandAir’s fleet, served the airline for a short … read more
Ghana’s New National Airline: A Flight Plan for Success?
Ghana’s aviation ambitions have taken flight once more, with the inauguration of a dedicated Task Force to establish a new national airline. This renewed effort, announced by the Minister for Transport on May 7, 2025, aims to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in West Africa… read more
Kigali's Green Heartbeat: Kinyinya EcoPark Set to Redefine Urban Tourism
Rwanda’s capital is poised to become a beacon of sustainable urban development with the launch of the Kinyinya EcoPark, a groundbreaking project set to redefine urban tourism in Africa. This 70-hectare sanctuary, nestled within the 600-hectare Green City Kigali initiative, presents a wealth of opportunities for tr… read more
Malawi’s Tourism Transformation: New Authority and College Signal Growth
Malawi has ignited its tourism sector with a groundbreaking new law, establishing the Malawi Tourism Authority (MTA) and the Malawi College of Tourism (MCT). Announced by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule, this initiative marks a pivotal moment for the nation and presen… read more
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