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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
Mogadishu
is poised to become a major player in East African aviation with its
new international airport, promising exciting opportunities for travel
agents across the continent.
Mogadishu
is embarking on a significant infrastructure project with the
construction of a new \$800 million international
airport. This… read more
Kenya
Airways’ inauguration of direct flights between
Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
and London Gatwick marks a significant stride in
connecting Kenya with the United
Kingdom, presenting exciting new opportunities for African
travel agents. This new route expands travel options… read more
Uganda
is making a bold move to attract high-value US tourists, hosting a
delegation of influential American travel agents on a curated
familiarization trip. This strategic initiative signals exciting new
opportunities for African travel professionals seeking to tap into the
lucrative US mark… read more
The
African Travel and Tourism Association
(ATTA®) recently celebrated the winners of its second
annual ATTA® for Action Awards at
Experience Africa in London. The awards
spotlight impactful tourism initiatives across the continent, aligned
with the UN Sustainable Development… read more
Uganda's
tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost
thanks to a strategic partnership with Qatar, marked by the successful
Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025 held in Doha. This landmark event
signals exciting new opportunities for African travel agents seeking to
tap into the lucrative Gulf travel market.… read more
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
Uganda
Airlines strengthens regional presence with the addition
of an Embraer ERJ145, leased from ALS Limited. This strategic move
enhances connectivity on key routes to Juba and Dar es
Salaam, complementing the airline's existing fleet of
CRJ900s and a leased Airbus A320 from DAT. This tactical deploy… read more
Eritrea’s
Anseba Region is embarking on a journey to transform its rich
historical and cultural heritage into a thriving tourism sector.
Mr. Saleh Ali, Director General of Tourism,
highlighted the region’s untapped potential during a recent announcement
in Keren, emphasizing the significant income generation possibilitie… read more
Uganda’s
railway ambitions have received a significant boost with a
recent visit by the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Board of
Directors to Tanzania. The delegation, led by Chairperson
Dhakaba Wangubo Abdallatif and Managing Director
Benon M. Kajuna, toured the headquarters of the
Tanzania Railways … read more