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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
A
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
Travel professionals designing
safari itineraries into one of Africa's most iconic wilderness
destinations can breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Botswana will continue to apply its current
park entry fees, permits and tourism charges for the foreseeable
future, following the postponement of a planned increase in tou… read more
UN
Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais has issued a
powerful call to African governments and tourism stakeholders to place
people firmly at the centre of the continent's tourism development
agenda. Speaking at the High-Level Dialogue during the
69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF)
Meet… read more
Africa's
business events sector has reached a defining moment. Senior government
officials, private sector leaders and investors have collectively
adopted the Nairobi Commitment on Advancing Africa's MICE
Industry, a continental blueprint designed to unlock
investment, strengthen partnerships and position the continent… read more
The
world's most influential travel trade gathering is entering a new
chapter. ITB Berlin, scheduled to take
place from 16 to 18 March 2027, is
undergoing a strategic reorganisation of its hall layout as part of a
broader modernisation of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The changes come
in parallel wi… read more
Africa's
biggest football spectacle is already unlocking exciting new tourism
opportunities long before the first whistle is blown. Organisers of the
22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market have
announced ambitious plans to fuse the power of sport with the enormous
potential of tourism ahead of the highly anticipated … read more
Travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa need to take careful note of a
significant new health screening requirement introduced by South African
authorities. The Department of Health
confirmed on 17 July 2026 that all passengers arriving in South Africa
who have spent time in Uganda or the Democratic Repu… read more
Kenya's
travel industry is standing at one of the most defining moments in its
modern history. Across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and beyond, agencies are
evolving faster than ever, yet the pressure on their business models
has never been more intense. From the rapid rise of artificial
intelligence to tighter regulatory scrutiny, shrinkin… read more
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
Botswana Keeps Current Park Fees in Place as Tourism Industry Talks Continue on Proposed Hikes
UN Tourism Chief Urges Africa to Place People at Heart of Tourism Growth Strategy in Seychelles
Africa Adopts Landmark Nairobi Commitment to Transform Continent Into Global MICE Powerhouse
ITB Berlin 2027 Unveils New Hall Layout as dock9 Construction Reshapes Global Travel Trade Show
Akwaaba 2026 to Unite Sports and Tourism Ahead of AFCON 2027 in East Africa
South Africa Introduces New Health Screening for Arrivals from Uganda and DRC Amid Ebola Alert
Kenya's Travel Sector at a Crossroads: AI, Regulation and Margins Reshape the Next Decade
