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The
small kingdom of Eswatini is advancing
ambitious plans to establish itself as a critical connector within
Southern Africa's transport network, with developments that carry
significant implications for regional tourism and trade. Speaking at the
recent National Transport Conference
during a SADC M… read more
The
global aviation industry is navigating a geopolitical
shock that, while more localised than the pandemic, is
sending ripple effects across international flight corridors with
significant implications for African travel markets. Aviation analyst
Ms. Sindy Foster, Managing Partner at
Avaero Capital… read more
After
years of stalled negotiations and bureaucratic hurdles,
Kenya's ambitious project to transform Malindi
International Airport into a fully-fledged international
gateway has regained significant momentum. Both the national government
and Kilifi County authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to this
long-awai… read more
A
delegation from Ghana has returned home with fresh business connections
and a strengthened resolve to promote intra-African
tourism after taking part in a major regional trade event
held recently in Cameroon. The Tour Operators Union of
Ghana, commonly known as TOUGHA, used the occasion to
engage w… read more
WTM
Africa 2026 is urging travel and tourism professionals
across the continent to finalise their registrations ahead of the event
opening in Cape Town next week. The three-day gathering at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre from 13 to 15 April promises more than
70 sessions addressing the most pressing conv… read more
A
prominent figure within Nigeria's travel trade has formally declared
his candidacy for a senior leadership position in the
National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies as the organisation prepares to celebrate its
50th anniversary. Mohammed Mustapha, currently serving as spokesman for
NANTA's Northern zone, anno… read more
The
National Association of Nigeria Travel
Agencies has reached a defining moment in its history. As
the organisation prepares to celebrate 50 years of
existence, its leadership is making clear that this
milestone carries far greater weight than mere commemoration. For NANTA
and its membership, the g… read more
A
landmark collaboration between two major players in the global travel
industry promises to reshape loyalty rewards for millions of travellers
across Africa and beyond. Marriott Bonvoy,
the internationally acclaimed travel programme operated by Marriott
International, and Ethiopian Airlines, the
con… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines has firmly rejected allegations that it uses
Airline Debit Memos as punitive revenue tools, responding to claims from
Nigerian travel agencies that collectively lose approximately
one billion Naira annually to such charges.
The dispute highlights growing tensions between internationa… read more
As
exhibition season gains momentum across South Africa, a familiar debate
has resurfaced. Some industry voices question whether physical
gatherings still hold value in an age dominated by artificial
intelligence, sophisticated online platforms and digital marketing
tools. Yet the overwhelming response at major events such as
… read more
Eswatini Positions Itself as Southern Africa's Strategic Transport and Transit Hub
Geopolitical Turbulence Reshapes Global Aviation as African Hubs Gain Ground
Kenya Revives Malindi Airport Upgrade to Welcome Wide-Body Jets and Direct European Flights
Ghana's Tour Operators Forge Strategic Alliances at Cameroon Tourism Fair
WTM Africa 2026 Opens in Cape Town Next Week with 70 Sessions on Offer
NANTA Leadership Hopeful Promises Industry Reset Ahead of Golden Jubilee
Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines Launch Points Partnership for African Travellers
Ethiopian Airlines Defends Billing Practices as Nigerian Agencies Report Major Losses
