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Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
A quiet but consequential challenge is reshaping the way airlines process international passengers, and it goes to the very heart of how modern travel is authorised. When a passenger arrives at the airport clutching a valid passport, a confirmed ticket and an eVisa, one deceptively simple question arises: how does the airline ac… read more
More than two decades after the collapse of one of Africa's most iconic national carriers, the Nigerian federal government has finally released a landmark N18 billion (approximately US\$13.56 million) in severance benefits to 2,700 former employees of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The long-awaited payment, announ… read more
A bold new cultural initiative has emerged from Nigeria's tourism sector, promising to place African heritage, cuisine, fashion and indigenous identity on a truly global stage. The Oriki Experience, spearheaded by Geraldine Itoe, Founder of the Oriki Experience Brand and Chief Executive Officer of Novarosta Travels, is positioni… read more
October traditionally marks a pivotal shift in the malaria landscape across Southern Africa, and October 2026 is no exception. As temperatures climb and the first rains begin to fall across large parts of the region, mosquito activity typically rises, making it a critical time for the travel trade to sharpen its guidance to clients. For agencies… read more
Ghana has taken a bold step towards positioning itself at the centre of Africa's healthcare economy, with the launch of an ambitious Africa Medical City in Ada that promises to bring together specialist medicine, education, research, digital health, real estate, food processing and business incubation under a single, multi-billi… read more
Europe is far from being a single, uniform tourism market, and for African suppliers seeking to grow their share of the outbound trade, understanding the nuances between individual source markets can be just as crucial as reaching them in the first place. This is precisely the gap that Africa Showcase is working to close, by con… read more
The vibrant colours, rhythmic sounds and rich flavours of the continent took centre stage in Lagos as the 22nd edition of the Akwaaba African Travel Market officially opened at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island. The gathering drew tourism stakeholders, exhibitors, government officials and industry visitors from across … read more
A powerful new alliance between Fastjet Zimbabwe and the country's Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is set to bring renewed energy to one of Southern Africa's most anticipated travel trade gatherings. The two partners have joined forces … read more
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has firmly rejected suggestions that the agency was responsible for Uber's recent decision to withdraw its ride-hailing operations from Nigeria. Speaking publicly on the matter, Kuku stressed that FAAN's actions at the country's airport… read more
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
eVisa Verification Crisis: Why Global Airlines Are Racing to Standardise Digital Travel Documents
Nigeria Finally Settles N18bn Severance for 2,700 Former Nigeria Airways Workers After 20 Years
Ghana's Africa Medical City in Ada Opens New Investment Frontier for Health and Tourism
Fastjet Zimbabwe Teams Up With ZTA to Spotlight Sanganai Expo and Boost Destination Visibility
FAAN Rejects Blame for Uber's Nigeria Exit, Cites Passenger Safety as Core Mandate
