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United Nigeria Airlines has signed a new partnership with the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) to raise funds for cancer awareness, early detection, diagnosis and treatment across Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Lagos after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organisations, allows… read more
African tourism businesses will have a dedicated platform to meet buyers across the Americas for the first time at the inaugural edition of ITB Americas, opening in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 10 to 12 November 2026. On Show Solutions, the exhibition management company behind the Africa Showcase b… read more
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has signed a grant agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) to prepare a major urban mobility and development programme for Greater Abidjan. The agreement, signed on 30 October 2026, provides SDR 2.21 million in funding for s… read more
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang,has called on the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to strengthen operations and infrastructure at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Speaking at the company’s 20th Anniversary Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Accra, she said … read more
Editor-provided material reports that the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and its Director-General, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, for leading Nigeria’s return to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 after several years of inconsistent participat… read more
A new study launched at World Travel Market London forecasts that outbound travel from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will reach 19.4 million trips by 2035. The research, "Africa in Motion: The Next Great Traveller" by Skift and commissioned by the Millat Group… read more
WTM London 2026 opened with a strong focus on luxury, experience and technology in the travel industry. The event began with the launch of the WTM Global Travel Report, produced with Tourism Economics. The report found that travellers are reallocating resources and looking for w… read more
World Travel Market London will mark the 20th anniversary of its Ministers’ Summit on 4 November 2026, according to an unverified editorial tip. The event will bring together around 50 tourism ministers and global industry leaders at ExCeL London to discuss how … read more
On 2 November, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica met during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. According to statements from Village Urugwiro and a post by Prime Minister Holness on X, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their countri… read more
Editor notes report that Princess Kasune has been appointed as Zambia’s new Minister of Tourism, following her swearing-in by President Hakainde Hichilema at State House in Lusaka on 28 October 2026. She succeeds Rodney Sikumba and joins the Cabinet as one of 24 ministers sworn in on the same day.
Kasune is the Member of… read more
United Nigeria Airlines and Nigerian Cancer Society launch passenger donation drive for cancer care
On Show Solutions brings Africa Showcase Pavilion to inaugural ITB Americas in Guadalajara
Abidjan launches studies for light rail, BRT and urban mobility with IDA grant to 2028
Ghana’s Vice President urges airport upgrades to boost Accra’s role as West African aviation hub
NANTA hails NTDA and Dr. Awakan for Nigeria’s return to WTM London 2026, urges stronger global prese
Outbound trips from five African markets to reach 19.4 million by 2035, but air and hotel gaps remai
WTM London 2026 opens with focus on luxury, experience and technology in global travel
Rwanda and Jamaica leaders discuss new cooperation in health, tourism, and trade
Princess Kasune appointed as Zambia’s new Minister of Tourism
