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The Flying Dutchman Funicular, a signature attraction at Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, has once again suspended operations as of 26 October 2026. This latest closure is due to essential maintenance and repairs focused on the funicular’s track sensors, a critical co… read more
The Nigerian aviation sector has taken decisive action to safeguard public health and maintain confidence in air travel following the identification of an Ebola case in the country. On October 21, 2026, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced a new directive requiring the Nig… read more
Travel agencies and tour operators across sub-Saharan Africa should be aware of significant changes to Zimbabwe’s Temporary Import Permit (TIP) system for foreign-registered vehicles. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has introduced stricter controls, as outlined in Public Notice No. 60 of 2026, released on 21 October 2026.… read more
A quiet but significant shift is taking shape in East Africa. Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is putting the final touches to a draft document on the IGAD Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, which will soon land on the desk of Cabinet. For the travel trade across the continent, this is more than a bureauc… read more
Zanzibar is heading into one of the most expansive periods in its aviation history, with available airline seats forecast to rise by 33% over the next six months. The figures, released by the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) during the Essence of Africa buyer forum on the island, paint a picture of… read more
The Republic of the Congo has moved a significant step closer to opening its borders to fellow Africans, after cabinet approved a bill on 14 October that would scrap visa requirements for African nationals from 1 January 2027. For the regional travel trade, it is a development worth watching closely, though one that comes with a… read more
The Indian Ocean archipelago has moved early rather than late. Following a notice from the Ministry of Health dated 14 October 2026, Seychelles has introduced firm entry conditions for anyone arriving from or recently present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak has spread … read more
East Africa's most visited gateway has been placed under renewed international scrutiny. The United States State Department has lifted its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, a decision announced on 19 October that arrives at a delicate moment for the region's tourism calendar.… read more
A new accolade has handed the continent's travel trade something genuinely sellable. South Africa has been named the tenth-best country for food in the world in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, marking the first time the destination has entered this particular top ten and placing it in company usually reserv… read more
Kenya is widening the range of reasons a visitor might choose the country, moving steadily beyond the safari and beach formula that has defined East African tourism for generations. The Kenya Tourism Board has unveiled 14 fresh entries to its Magical Kenya Signature Experiences collection, lifting the curated portfolio to 75 app… read more
Cape Point’s Flying Dutchman Funicular Temporarily Closed for Maintenance, Shuttle Service Provided
Nigeria Implements 21-Day No-Fly List for Ebola Contacts, Boosts Airport Health Protocols
Zimbabwe Tightens Temporary Import Permit Rules for Foreign Vehicles: What African Travel Profession
Uganda Moves Closer to Opening Horn of Africa Borders Under New IGAD Mobility Pact
Zanzibar Seats to Jump 33% as Gulf Routes Surge and Hotel Rates Slide 18%
Congo Brazzaville Moves to Drop Visas for Africans, But an ETA Will Still Apply
Seychelles Sets 21-Day Rule for DRC Arrivals as Ebola Vigilance Tightens
Kenya Faces Level 3 US Advisory as Ebola Cases Climb to Eight
South Africa Breaks Into World's Top 10 Food Destinations for 2026
Kenya Adds 14 Curated Experiences to Signature Collection, Pushing Total to 75 Products
