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The upcoming summer in South Africa is shaping up to be one of the hottest and driest in recent memory, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasting above-normal temperatures and below-average rainfall across much of the country from November 2026 through March 2027. This outlook is closely linked to a stron… read more
The fifth edition of the Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit has concluded in Mombasa, marking a significant step forward in regional tourism and private-sector collaboration. Held on 26 and 27 October 2026, the summit brought together government officials, tour operators, technology innovators and investors from bo… read more
The latest figures from the 2026 Global Passport Power Index have cast a spotlight on the significant travel restrictions faced by Ethiopian citizens, with only 17 countries accessible without a visa. This development is prompting renewed discussion among Africa’s travel industry professionals about the broader implications for … read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a timely reminder to the travel sector, clarifying the precise conditions under which air passengers are entitled to ticket refunds. This move comes as the industry continues to see disputes over refund eligibility, particularly in cases involving non-refundable fares, misse… read more
The latest Market Buzz: Asia-Pacific session at Essence of Africa 2026 in Zanzibar has revealed a wave of new travel patterns from China, India and Australia, offering African tourism professionals valuable insights for future business. As the continent prepares for a surge in international arrivals, understanding these evolving preferences is c… read more
Southern Africa's tourism map may be about to look rather different. Angola and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on tourism cooperation, creating a formal structure for joint destination marketing, investment promotion and the building of cross-border travel products between two neighbours whose combined potenti… read more
West Africa's largest outbound market has received sobering news. Nigeria's passport has tumbled to 181st place out of 196 nations in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position recorded in July 2026. The fall represents the loss of access to 20 visa-free destinations, a change that will b… read more
ZANZIBAR, 20 October 2026 – Hon. Shariff Ali Shariff, Minister of State in the President’s Office (Labour, Economy and Investment), officially opened Essence of Africa 2026 last night at Diamonds Bijoux, a Planhotel Hospitality Group hotel. Over three days, 178 pre-qualified international buyers from 40 countries are meeting 162 exhibiting compa… read more
A fresh perspective on the future of business events is about to land, and it places a surprisingly simple idea at its centre: human thinking is becoming the most valuable commodity in the room. An early look at the IBTM World Trends Report 2027 identifies what it calls the Brain Economy, estimated to be worth s… read more
West Africa's aviation map may be redrawn sooner than many in the trade expect. At a high-level regional workshop in Saly, Senegal, Liberia has publicly thrown its weight behind the liberalisation of air transport services across the continent, joining regulators and industry leaders working to turn the long-discussed Si… read more
South Africa Braces for Hotter, Drier Summer as Strong El Niño Drives Seasonal Outlook
Uganda and Kenya Forge New Tourism, Trade and Innovation Ties at Mombasa Summit
Limited Mobility for Ethiopian Passport Holders Raises Concerns for Africa’s Travel Sector
Nigeria’s Aviation Regulator Clarifies Refund Rules: What Agencies and Operators Must Know
Asia-Pacific Travel Trends: Chinese, Indian and Australian Preferences Reshape Africa’s Safari Marke
Angola and Namibia ink tourism cooperation agreement to boost cross-border travel and Investment
Nigerian Passport Slides to 181st as Visa-Free Doors Close Across 20 Destinations
Brain Economy worth \$6.2 trillion set to reshape how Africa sells business events
Liberia pushes open skies as West Africa moves closer to borderless flying
