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Soaring Taxes Stifle Africa's Travel Potential
West and Central Africa remain the continent's most expensive regions for air travel, according to the African Airlines Association's (AFRAA) 2024 report. Average intercontinental taxes reach a staggering \$109.49 and \$106.62 per passenger, respectively. Leading the pack in excessive taxation are … read more
US Visa Rules Shift: Agent Toolkit
New US visa restrictions are impacting African travel, prompting agents to adapt their strategies. Seven African nations face a full travel ban, while three others have partial restrictions, creating challenges for US-bound travel.
The full ban affects nationals of Chad, the Republic o… read more
Experience Africa 2025: Elevate Your Travel Business
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) proudly presents Experience Africa 2025, the UK’s premier trade show exclusively dedicated to promoting African tourism. Returning to Bishopsgate, London, from 23-25 June, this fifth-anniversary event offers unparalleled networking a… read more
Festus Keyamo Appointed Chairman of Banjul Accord Group Council of Ministers
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), a coalition of seven West African nations dedicated to advancing civil aviation in the region. This prestigious appointment, announced during … read more
Lufthansa Group’s Africa Focus: Enhanced Comfort and Connectivity
Lufthansa Group is significantly bolstering its presence in the African aviation market, introducing enhanced comfort and expanded connectivity options for travelers. These developments offer exciting new prospects for African travel agents seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for air travel to and from th… read more
Savoring Success: African Culinary Tourism Set to Boom
A delicious opportunity is brewing for African travel agents, as culinary tourism emerges as a powerful engine for economic growth and cultural exchange. The recent 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa has put the spotlight on this burgeoning sector, revealing its potential to transform the continent’s travel … read more
Enugu Air Takes Off: New Routes Open for African Travel Agents
Enugu Air, a new Nigerian airline backed by the Enugu State Government, is set to launch operations in May 2025. This exciting development promises to significantly improve air connectivity in southeastern Nigeria, opening up a wealth of opportunities for African travel agents.
XeJet, the driv… read more
Air Sierra Leone Returns to London, Creating New UK-Africa Travel Opportunities
Exciting news for travel agents across Africa: Air Sierra Leone is set to relaunch its Freetown-London Gatwick service this June, marking a significant milestone in restoring vital air links between the UK and West Africa. This development presents lucrative opportunities for travel professionals to ca… read more
Brussels Airlines Honors 100 Years of Aviation Ties with Africa
February 12, 2025, marks a century since the first-ever flight connecting Belgium and Africa—a historic milestone that continues to resonate within the aviation industry and beyond. On that day in 1925, three pioneering Belgian aviators—navigator Edmond Thieffry, pilot Léopold Roger, and engineer Jef de Bruycker—embarked on an ambitious … read more
Sierra Leone Positions Itself as a Rising Star in Global Tourism
At the prestigious ITB High-Level Ministerial Global Roundtable, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, made a compelling case for her country as an emerging and unique tourism destination. Speaking at the event, chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest under the theme “Next Chances, … read more
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