Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic Management
(Posted 29th October 2026) Register Now Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next natural step in the evolution of air traffic management (ATM). This sponsored webinar will explore how AI is being integrated into safety-critical ATM systems. Further, it will discuss how Indra, with decades of engineering and operational experience, is […]
Alina Henne of Stuttgart Airport joins AI in Airports
(Posted 29th October 2026) Speaker announcement Alina Henne Innovation Manager Stuttgart Airport Session overview Beyond the LinkedIn Post: Turning AI Into Operational Value At Stuttgart Airport, Alina focuses on practical ways to improve operations through innovation, testing new ideas and learning what works. Drawing on Stuttgart Airport’s experience, Alina will discuss […]
IATA Highlights Priorities to Create Value from Digitalization
(Posted 29th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the challenge to turn advances in digitalization across airline retailing, payments, and digital identity into even better passenger journeys and a more efficient, financially resilient industry. “Today, a traveler can use AI to plan a trip. They can pay with a digital […]
Airbus reports Nine-Month 2026 results
(Posted 29th October 2026) 547 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 50.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.5 billion EBIT (reported) € 4.6 billion; EPS (reported) € 4.54 Free cash flow before customer financing € -1.3 billion 2026 guidance unchanged Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for the nine months […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana Travel Update: Wildfires affect parts of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
(Posted 29th October 2026) Wildfires are currently affecting parts of Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), with visitors advised to avoid affected areas due to potential safety risks…. READ MORE
Nairobi Serena Hotel Festive Offer 2026
(Posted 29th October 2026) Warm greetings from the team around Mr. Anthony Chege at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Please find their Festive Accommodation Offer especially developed for you. They look forward to hosting you this Christmas Season.
Radisson Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel
(Posted 29th October 2026) Radisson Safari Hoedspruit, a Verified Net Zero Hotel combines renewable electricity, electrified operations and lower-carbon guest experiences, supporting the Group’s ambition to reach 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030 The Radisson Hotel Group announced that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, […]
IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey: Travelers Embrace Biometrics and AI but Entry Requirements Remain a Barrier
(Posted 27th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations: Biometrics are becoming mainstream and interest in digital passports is growing: Passengers are embracing biometric identification to reduce repeated document checks and show […]
The Africa Tourism Awards – taking a look back at 2025
(Posted 29th October 2026) Before we gather again to celebrate excellence in African tourism, let’s look back at the moments that made 2025 unforgettable. From the inspiring people and remarkable achievements to the connections, recognition and shared vision for the future of African tourism, the 2025 Africa Tourism Awards was a celebration […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange honoured by ‘Hospitality Awards Africa’ in Lagos
(Posted 28th October 2026) The October 24th Hospitality Awards Africa ceremony in Lagos Nigeria saw Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles, a the highly and globally respected tourism personality from Africa, recognised for his outstanding leadership, distinguished service, and significant contribution to the Hospitality and Tourism industry in Africa. “This ‘Honorary Award’ […]
Do Africa’s wildlife recoveries expose gaps in biodiversity indicators?
(Posted 28th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mkhululi Chimoio, Nature Africa (U.K), October 27, 2026 Some of Africa’s best-monitored mammal populations are stable or recovering, even as global indicators point to steep wildlife declines. For researchers trying to assess the continent’s biodiversity crisis, these contrasting trends raise the difficult question of […]
Atlantic Airways orders two additional Airbus A320neo aircraft
(Posted 28th October 2026) Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft. The order supports the airline’s transition toward an all-A320neo fleet, driving operational synergies and streamlined maintenance. Atlantic Airways currently operates four A320 Family aircraft, comprising two […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming?
(Posted 28th October 2026) According to eThekwini Municipality‘s beach status update dated 22 October 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Reunion Beach is the only beach closed after recording an E. coli result of 545, above the municipality’s poor-water-quality threshold of 500…. READ MORE
Dr Chris Crist of ATL joins AI in Airports
(Posted 28th October 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Speaker announcement Dr Chris Crist Senior Deputy General Manager & Chief Information Officer Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Session overview AI in the Real World: Successes, Failures and Lessons from the World’s Busiest Airport As CIO, Chris […]
Boeing and Cranfield University Partner with Civil Aviation Authorities across West Africa
(Posted 28th October 2026) A regulatory excellence workshop in Cabo Verde this week focuses on collaboration, safety knowledge-sharing and future readiness. Boeing, Cranfield University, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) and the Civil Aviation Agency of Cabo Verde (AAC) are hosting a regulatory excellence workshop in […]
SITA strengthens its position in airline operations with agreement to acquire Flightscape
(Posted 28th October 2026) The move will accelerate SITA’s shift from connecting aviation’s systems to providing better operational decisions, helping airlines, their partners anticipate disruption and act faster. SITA has agreed to acquire Flightscape, CAE Inc.’s airline operations software business, whose solutions help airlines plan flights, manage crews, control operations, coordinate ground […]
Save the Date: ICAO Aviation Climate Week & Global Sustainable Aviation Market Place 2027
(Posted 28th October 2026) We are pleased to invite you to ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2027, and the ICAO Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) 2027, taking place consecutively from 31 May to 4 June 2027, at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. Throughout the week, participants will engage in discussions and activities supporting ICAO’s […]
Payments Cost Airlines $24.5bn in 2025
(Posted 28th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new data demonstrating the rising cost burden of payment processing. Airlines globally incurred $24.5 billion in payment costs to process $1.05 trillion in sales in 2025, a 10.4% increase in total costs versus 2023. That far exceeds the overall growth in […]
Save the Date | The 2nd African MRO Conference and Aviation Finance Forum | 04–07 April 2027 | Cairo, Egypt
(Posted 28th October 2026) Following the success of this year’s inaugural African MRO Conference, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and four leading African MRO service providers—EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING, Ethiopian MRO Services, Kenya Airways MRO, and South African Airways Technical—are pleased to announce the second edition, taking place from 04–06 April 2027 […]
KATA and TUGATA strengthen mutual ties
(Posted 28th October 2026) The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed an MoU on implementing the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Collaboration. The document describes itself as a framework for cooperation on innovation, investment, youth participation and regional integration. Key Details of the […]
Karibu Kilifair dates for 2027 confirmed
(Posted 27th October 2026) KARIBU-KILIFAIR, the biggest Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from May 27th to 30th, 2027 at Magereza Grounds, Arusha – opposite Arusha airport. The venue provides a total space of 47,000 m2. KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2027 is going host 500+ exhibitors from 15+ countries, 700+ international and East […]
Madagascar aims for more Canadian tourists
(Posted 27th October 2026) La CanCham – Chambre de Commerce et de Coopération Canada–Madagascar sera présente au Salon International Tourisme Voyages (SITV) 2026, du 30 octobre au 1er novembre à Montréal, aux côtés de plusieurs de ses membres. Une belle occasion de faire découvrir Madagascar autrement. À travers cette présence, la CanCham […]
AeroTrail Africa | Update 42, 2026
(Posted 27th October 2026) Our weekly AFRICA aviation trails are live! This week brought notable developments across route connectivity, fleet upgrades, strategic partnerships, airport infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks, among other areas shaping the continent’s aviation landscape. Here are some of the key highlights from Update 42, 2026. 1. Routes & Connectivity Trails […]
Discover EDITION’s Landmark Debut in Cape Town
(Posted 27th October 2026) Set on the V&A Waterfront, The Cape Town EDITION introduces the brand’s contemporary design, intuitive service, destination dining and a vibrant day-to-night social scene to the city Framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is defined by the interplay of nature and urban life, […]
Authorities in Uganda investigating the cutting of electric fences in Murchison Falls National Park
(Posted 27th October 2026) The Uganda Wildlife Authority, together with the Uganda Police and other security services are investigating cut fences, put up to keep wildlife from straying beyond the park boundaries. More than 5 kilometers of electric fencing was destroyed and cut, pointing to a coordinated action, likely by poachers. The location […]
The Africa Tourism Awards – Who will take the crown in 2026?
(Posted 27th October 2026) Fifty-four countries. Over 1,000 languages. Countless stories waiting to be discovered. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural diversity, where every destination offers a different experience, every tradition carries a legacy, and every journey reveals something new. And behind this richness are the people preserving our heritage, […]
Air Kenya announces schedule change for flights from Wilson to Arusha
(Posted 27th October 2026) From January 2027 will the Wilson Airport / Nairobi – Arusha / Tanzania flight move from 13:30 hrs to 10:30 hrs (all times local) and lands in Arusha at 11:30 hrs. That earlier arrival means you can connect onward the same day to Tanzania’s top safari destinations with […]
President Duma Boko says construction of new Botswana City starts in November
(Posted 27th October 2026) Courtesy of Pan African Hospitality Intelligence / LinkedIn It’s a multi-billion-pula development inside the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Special Economic Zone, led by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) with UAE-based ALBADDAD Group. What’s confirmed: ? 126 hectares ? A convention and exhibition centre, four international hotels, […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Skukuza Rest Camp Main Gate to close temporarily for repairs
(Posted 27th October 2026) Travellers visiting Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park should be aware of a temporary change to vehicle access from 02nd of November to 04th of December 2026…. READ MORE
WATO – Two nominations, one vision. A stronger future for African tourism.
(Posted 27th October 2026) WATO – Tourism Non Profit of the Year Breaking new ground, connecting destinations and putting West Africa on the global tourism map. WAEN – Responsible Tourism Initiative of the Year A pioneering WATO initiative advancing ecotourism, protecting nature and championing tourism that benefits communities. Together, they reflect […]