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A significant diplomatic
breakthrough is taking shape in East Africa, one that could have
meaningful implications for travellers, trade, and the wider tourism
ecosystem. Tanzania and the United States
have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides
pledging to revisit the visa restrictions that have … read more
A
fresh chapter is opening at Nigeria's most prominent privately operated
air terminal. Bi-Courtney Aviation
Services, the company behind Lagos' Murtala Muhammed
Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has announced that it is preparing for a
new phase of growth following the conclusion of an intensive three-day
strategic leade… read more
West
African aviation has taken another meaningful step forward as
President Modibo Keita International
Airport in Bamako, Mali, welcomes a full set of newly
delivered and installed check-in counters. The upgrade, executed by the
specialist team at AIP Africa, marks a
fresh milestone in the ongoing m… read more
Nigeria's tourism and hospitality sector is
entering a new era of professional regulation, as the
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) rolls out
sweeping reforms designed to lift industry standards, protect consumers
and position the country as a globally competitive destination. The move
signals a… read more
Kenya's tourism sector is preparing for its most
ambitious trade gathering yet, with the 16th edition of
the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) set to welcome more than 10,000
delegates from 40 nations. The milestone event will run from
6 to 8 October 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in
Nairobi, forming a central p… read more
In
a landmark decision that signals a new era for global aviation, the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA) has confirmed the appointment of
Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General,
effective 1 November 2026. She will step into the role as IATA's ninth
Director General and, notably, the … read more
A
fire broke out on Sunday at Terminal 2 of the Murtala
Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, prompting
an urgent emergency response and reigniting long-standing concerns
about safety standards at Nigeria's most important aviation gateway. The
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the inciden… read more
Malawi's
relationship with the United States has suffered another significant
setback, with Washington announcing the suspension of
routine visa processing at its embassy in Lilongwe. From 1
August 2026, Malawians seeking non-immigrant visas will be required to
travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to book appointments, pay their … read more
Travel
professionals arranging wildlife safaris to the Kingdom of Eswatini
need to update their client briefings without delay. Big
Game Parks, the private conservation organisation that
manages several of Eswatini's most treasured protected areas and safari
lodges, has officially rolled out a Zero Cash
Polic… read more
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significant diplomatic development is unfolding between two of Africa's
most influential economies, with implications that extend well beyond
the corridors of government and into the daily realities of the travel
trade. Ghana has issued a clear and
unequivocal message to South Africa: any
change to… read more
Tanzania and US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions as Strategic Partnership Deepens in Dar es Salaam
Bi-Courtney Charts Bold New Growth Path for MMA2 with Regional Expansion and Service Upgrades
Bamako Airport Unveils Modernised Check-In Counters in Major Passenger Experience Upgrade
Unregistered Tourism Operators Risk Sanctions as NIHOTOUR Tightens Regulation
Magical Kenya Travel Expo Set to Attract Record 10,000 Delegates
Saadia Zahidi Set to Make History as IATA's First Woman Director General from November 2026
Lagos Airport Terminal 2 Fire Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns at Nigeria's Busiest Aviation Hub
US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Malawi, Forcing Applicants to Travel to Nairobi
Eswatini's Big Game Parks Goes Fully Cashless: What Wildlife Reserve Visitors Must Know Now
Ghana Signals Firm Reciprocity Stance With South Africa on Visa Waiver Arrangement
