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African
travel businesses are responding proactively to the changing dynamics
of the global travel market. With U.S. policies creating
new challenges, African travel professionals are adapting
their strategies and exploring new avenues for growth.
One
key response is the diversification of markets and
p… read more
Tanzania
and the United Kingdom are forging closer ties,
exploring new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, and
tourism. This strengthened partnership presents exciting
prospects for African travel agents seeking to tap
into the growing UK travel market.
Ambassador
Said Shaib Mussa, … read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is
embarking on a transformative \$500 million
modernization of Kinshasa-N’djili International
Airport. This ambitious project, spearheaded by US firm
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and
INFRAROSE, is set … read more
In
a decisive move to tackle corruption and improve efficiency, Ugandan
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the dismissal of 152 staff members
at Entebbe International Airport. This sweeping action aims to address
concerns about irregular recruitment
practices and allegations of bribery and
extortion… read more
African travel agents need to be aware of a
significant change in US visa policy affecting
Ugandan travelers. The validity of
non-immigrant visas for Ugandans has been drastically
reduced from a potential two years or more down to just three
months. This shift, confirmed by the US Embassy in… read more
A new report from Euromonitor
International reveals a surge in global business travel,
creating exciting prospects for African travel agents. The study,
commissioned by travel management company
Navan, forecasts global business travel
spending to reach nearly US\$2.9 trillion by
2029… read more
Bolaji Mustapha, President of the
National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), has
been hailed as a transformative force in Nigerian
tourism. Her dynamic leadership, marked by grace, conviction,
and tireless commitment, has revitalized the association and positioned
it as a key driver of the nation’s tourism re… read more
South
Africa’s airports have demonstrated exceptional performance
in the latest AirHelp Score 2025, a global
airport ranking renowned for its comprehensive methodology and
passenger-centric approach. This achievement underscores South Africa’s
commitment to delivering high-quality travel experiences and present… read more
A
massive travel scam has rocked Uganda’s
travel sector, impacting over 350
individuals and causing losses exceeding
Shs1.75 billion. The perpetrator,
Christian Asiimwe, operating under the
alias Don Chris, ran Skypins Tours and
Travel, a fraudulen… read more
Murtala
Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in
Lagos, a critical hub for African
travel, is undergoing significant transformations aimed at
enhancing security, streamlining
operations, and improving the overall
passenger experience. A recent joint visit by the
heads of the Federal Air… read more