The Africa Tourism Awards – Every great movement begins with a vision.
(Posted 15th October 2026) For Efetobo Awhana, Convener of the Africa Tourism Awards, the vision is to give African tourism the recognition, visibility and platform it deserves. This year, that vision continues. On 01st of November 2026, industry leaders, tourism professionals and the people shaping the continent’s tourism story will gather in […]
TravelComments.com – New direct flights between Zambia and Namibia from November 2026
(Posted 16th October 2026) Zambian regional airline Proflight Zambia will introduce direct flights between Lusaka and Windhoek in November 2026, making it easier for travellers to combine Zambia and Namibia in one Southern African itinerary…. READ MORE
Community-led conservation key to southern Africa’s elephant recovery
(Posted 15th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Herald Online (Zimbabwe), October 13, 2026 COMMUNITY-LED conservation initiatives that give local people a direct stake in wildlife management are helping some elephant populations in southern Africa recover, offering hope amid a sharp decline in monitored wildlife populations across Africa, a global report has […]
Satellite data reveals mixed elephant impact on Kruger trees
(Posted 15th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Dr Corli Wigley-Coetsee, Citizen (South Africa), October 13, 2026 Are there too many elephants in Kruger National Park? Trees may help answer that question. Understanding vegetation change across almost two million hectares is challenging, but tagged trees and satellite technology show where elephant impacts […]
Kidepo Elephants Kill Two in Agago, Injure Two Others
(Posted 15th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Job Ronny Okot, Nile Post (Uganda), October Two people were killed and two others injured in separate elephant attacks in Agago District on October 12, as suspected Karamojong raiders stole seven cattle in a separate incident, deepening security and wildlife-related concerns in the area. […]
Take Your Place at ICAO Security Week 2026
(Posted 15th October 2026) Place Your Aviation Security Solutions in the Spotlight ICAO Security Week 2026 offers organizations working to strengthen aviation security an opportunity to showcase their solutions, expertise, and capabilities to a global audience. Taking place from 20–22 October 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the event will bring together regulators, practitioners, industry experts […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches and Green Coast sites for 2026/2027
(Posted 15th October 2026) South Africa has recognised 62 Blue Flag awards and 19 Green Coast sites for the 2026/2027 season, highlighting the country’s efforts to maintain well-managed beaches and protect its coastal environment…. READ MORE
Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tons of SAF by 2030
(Posted 15th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong […]
Airbus forecasts growing services market to double by 2045
(Posted 15th October 2026) Airbus anticipates that total demand for aviation services will double from 2026 reaching an estimated value of more than US$420 billion by 2045. These services, which sustain the aviation sector’s robustness, will grow at a 3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), supporting an increasing world aircraft fleet of 45,550 […]
Bishoftu International Airport: Ethiopian Airlines Prequalifies Bidders for $12.5bn Phase 1
(Posted 15th October 2026) Courtesy of Mohamed Rafique / LinkedIn Ethiopian Airlines has published its prequalified bidders for the four main packages of Bishoftu International Airport. Contractor selection has moved from August 2026 to early January 2027, so bidders have more time to arrange financing. Each package is structured as engineering, […]
Kenya: face to face with the world’s last two northern white rhinos
(Posted 15th October 2026) Courtesy of Charlotte ‘Nagawa’ Beauvoisin of Diary of a Muzungu A moving moment: Najin is one of only two northern white rhinos. Despite her VASTNESS Najin is a very gentle creature. She walked straight towards us, her metre-long horn pointed directly at me. Thankfully I was secure in […]
The Africa Tourism Awards name the industry icon honorees for 2026
(Posted 15th October 2026) Some people do more than build careers in tourism. They shape the industry, open doors for others, and leave a lasting mark on the destinations and communities they serve. The Industry Icon honourees at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 are: Septi Bukula | Thomas Noll | GERHARD FRANKEN | […]
All eyes are now on Kenya as second Ebola case recorded
(Posted 14th October 2026) Kenya’s Ministry of Health has now officially confirmed that, after contact tracing following the first case detected last week, a second person was found infected with the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. The infected individual was reportedly already under quarantine when his symptoms began to show and blood samples taken […]
Essence of Africa 2026 announces programme exploring new tourism opportunities
(Posted 14th October 2026) Essence of Africa, Africa’s international buyer forum, has announced its content programme for the 2026 edition, taking place in Zanzibar from 20th to 22nd of October. The programme brings together African tourism businesses and international travel buyers to discuss changing market demand, opportunities for tourism growth and the […]
Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals (SSHTP) is a new non- profit, non-political home for everyone who makes Seychelles tourism work. On the 8th of October 2026 Mike Valentin, Roland Georges, Alain St.Ange, John Stravens, Peter Moncherry, Melton Ernesta, Michel Marie, Derek Barbe, Herdson Philo, Christian […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week40: Route Connectivity
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched flights connecting Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, LIBYA, with Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, TURKEY, strengthening air connectivity between the two countries and expanding travel options for passengers. The inaugural service arrived […]
Mauritius – Important and updated information on yesterday’s post
(Posted 14th October 2026) Authorities on Mauritius had imposed a curfew from yesterday, Tuesday until daybreak this morning, Wednesday 14th of October. The following update is courtesy of Marie Stephania Perrine / Linkedin The events unfolding in Mauritius are deeply troubling. But beyond the unrest, we need to ask a more […]
ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026
(Posted 14th October 2026) ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026 Cairo, Egypt | 29–30 October 2026 I have the honour to invite you to participate in the ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, at The St. Regis Cairo, hosted by the Egyptian Holding Company for […]
Leading travel industry figure calls for greater insurance transparency
(Posted 14th October 2026) Leading travel industry figure Jon Danks has applauded the East African focus on destination safety and has made calls for greater trade engagement, operator transparency and online integration. The former CEO of the African Travel and Tourism Association, and ex-Chairman of Star Alliance (UK) was commenting during the […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail temporarily closed
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Bedrogfontein 4×4 Trail in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park is temporarily closed after a large rock blocked the route, preventing vehicles from passing. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), recent rainfall has left the road too wet for removal work to begin safely…. READ MORE […]
Picked in Uganda, Branded in Kenya, Drunk in Karachi: Who Really Owns Ugandan Tea?
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Africa Brew Brief / LinkedIn Uganda is Africa’s second-largest tea exporter by volume. Yet it earns less than Rwanda and Malawi. Let that sink in. THE NUMBERS • Exports fell from 77,104t (2021) to 59,860t (2024) • Revenue down 34% to ~$56M • Mombasa price in […]
Africa’s safari business and AI – what the future holds
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Martin Wiest / LinkedIn The Journey to Africa is not being disrupted. The Middleman Is. Everyone’s asking whether AI will replace the African safari. Wrong question. Nobody is booking a chatbot to track a leopard at dawn. The real question is : What happens to the […]
ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
(Posted 14th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible […]
Proflight Zambia set for direct Lusaka – Windhoek flights from next month
(Posted 14th October 2026) From November 2026, Proflight Zambia will operate direct, non-stop flights between Lusaka and Windhoek, strengthening connectivity between Zambia and Namibia. For travellers from South Africa and across the region, the service makes it easier to combine Lusaka and Livingstone, home of Victoria Falls, with Namibia in one itinerary, with convenient connections to […]
Rolls-Royce wins Avolon order for 70 Trent 7000 engines
(Posted 14th October 2026) Rolls Royce has announced it has won an order for 70 Trent 7000 engines from Avolon to power 35 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The Trent 7000 is the exclusive engine for the A330neo. Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, said: “We welcome Avolon’s continued trust and partnership in the Trent […]
Qatar Airways introduces new menus on select routes
(Posted 14th October 2026) Qatar Airways has recently introduced several new gourmet and regional inflight dining menus across key global routes: Australia Routes (First & Business Class): Unveiled earlier in October 2026, Qatar Airways partnered with Sydney-based chef Ross Lusted to launch a fire-inspired and modern menu running from February through July 2027. […]
Mauritius Visitors Reassurance following incidents
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is aware of reports of isolated incidents in certain areas of Mauritius during the evening of the 12 October 2026. We understand that these reports and localised incidents may bring concern to visitors who are already in Mauritius or planning to travel, as […]
TravelComments.com – Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Addo Elephant National Park: What travellers need to know
(Posted 13th October 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in kudu in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. A second set of diagnostic tests on samples from affected animals came back positive…. READ MORE
Uganda’s SGR construction main works to start soon although land acquisition has only reached 70 percent
(Posted 13th October 2026) It was learned earlier today that the preliminary work scope for the new Standard Gauge Railway, aka SGR, between the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala, is nearing completion. This will pave the way for the start of main construction works, even though the required land acquisition has not […]
The African Elephant Man’s quest to walk across America to save the African Elephants
(Posted 13th October 2026) Last evening, I had the pleasure of joining the @RotaryClubofSanAntonioNorthCentral for their evening fellowship, thanks to the kind facilitation of Past District Governor (PDG) Monica of Rotary District 5840. I am grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to share my journey and mission of elephant conservation. This […]