Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
African Airlines Soar High in 2025 Skytrax Awards
African aviation is celebrating a triumphant year, with Ethiopian Airlines, EGYPTAIR, and RwandAir securing top honors at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. These accolades not only underscore the airlines' commitment to excellence but also highlight the growing competitiveness and qu… read more
UAE Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerian Travelers
New visa restrictions imposed by the UAE on Nigerian travelers have sent ripples of concern through the African travel industry. These changes, which include a ban on transit visas and tighter regulations for tourist visas, present significant challenges for travel agents specializing in UAE-bound tr… read more
Malawi Airlines Refreshes Fleet with Boeing 737 for Enhanced Regional Connectivity
Malawi Airlines is strengthening its regional presence with the addition of a Boeing 737-700 to its fleet. This move signals a commitment to modernizing its operations and enhancing connectivity within Southern and Eastern Africa, presenting new opportunities for travel agents across the continent.
The 18-year-old… read more
Air Senegal’s Lifeline: Will \$28M Bailout Suffice?
Air Senegal, the flag carrier of Senegal, has received a substantial \$28 million bailout from the Senegalese government. This injection of public funds, covering April to June 2025, aims to stabilize the airline amidst significant financial challenges. African travel agents should closely monitor the… read more
Europe's Safety Focus Creates Opportunities
The UN Tourism’s Safe Destinations Challenge is creating a ripple effect, impacting not only European destinations but also offering valuable insights for African travel professionals. This initiative, launched in early 2025, aims to bolster crisis preparedness in the European travel sector, a region… read more
TAAG Angola Takes Off to Nairobi: New Route Opens Doors for African Travel Agents
TAAG Angola Airlines is set to launch a new direct service between Luanda and Nairobi starting September 1, 2025. This exciting development will operate three times a week, bridging a significant gap in intra-African air connectivity and creating fresh opportunities for travel professionals across the c… read more
Enugu Air Takes Flight, Powered by XEJET Partnership
Enugu Air has officially launched domestic flight operations in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone for the state-owned airline and the nation’s aviation sector. This exciting development is made possible through a strategic partnership with XEJET, a seasoned Nigerian carrier, which will manage Enugu Air’s operation… read more
Key South African Trade Shows Set 2026 Dates, Eyeing Growth
South African Tourism has announced the 2026 dates for its flagship trade shows, Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba, signaling a renewed focus on boosting the continent's tourism sector. These events, vital for connecting African tourism businesses with global markets, are strategically positioned to dri… read more
Kenya Airways Leads the Way in Aviation Safety Culture with IATA's I-ASC Light
Kenya Airways has taken a significant leap forward in aviation safety, setting a new standard for the industry in Africa and beyond.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the world’s first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s innovative Aviation … read more
NDC: Revolutionizing Airline Distribution in Africa
The travel industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and at its heart lies the New Distribution Capability (NDC). This innovative technology is poised to reshape how travel agents in Africa connect with airlines, access richer content, and unlock new revenue streams. Forget the outdated complexities of legacy… read more
travelnews.africa is the first of its kind portal exclusively servicing travel agents in the Sub Saharan Africa Region with travel news from various sectors of travel i.e. airlines, hotels etc.
Our travel news does not only focuse on transportation like airlines and rail, but also on hotels, IT, cruises, and other areas of interest for travel agents. Our travel news is not only for the benefit of the traveler but also serves to update and inform travel staff in the Sub Saharan Africa Region on the latest travel news and developments.
travelnews.africa is unique in the way it assists travel readers in sub Saharan Africa to be up-to-date in sub Saharan Africa with the latest news on a daily basis, and provides concise & relevant information without the waffle making it convenient for you to keep you and your colleagues up-to-date, to better inform customers and offer precise recommendations.
Our travel news portal has refined navigation so you can search per country in sub Saharan Africa, scroll to the bottom of the website to find a list of the countries, double click on a country to get that country’s news. and you could search per sector in travel i.e. flights, leisure, rail, IT etc. (at the top of the website). Or you could search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and clicking search.