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GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE DELIVERS ROBUST REVENUE AND LOYALTY GROWTH IN Q3 2026

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Total revenue generated by GHA DISCOVERY members in Q3 2026  rose by 27% vs. 2025 to US$1.04 billion Cross-brand revenue surged 53% to US$168 million, highlighting the growing value of the alliance’s multi-brand loyalty ecosystem Revenue from direct bookings jumped 44% driving a lower cost of sale for hotels […]

Proflight Zambia set for more flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Proflight Zambia is adding 80 flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka for the holiday period, increasing travel options across the week, including three daily flights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as of 03rd of October. That means greater flexibility when planning festive-season family visits and quick year-end getaways. Johannesburg […]

Wajir / Kenya patient isolated over fears of haemmorrhagic fever

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     The patient admitted to a hospital in Wajir county with suspected haemmorrhagic fever has told authorities that he had been in Congo DR, where an Ebola outbreak had turned rampant over the past few months. The young man reportedly travelled from Eastern Congo via Uganda to Kenya as […]

Families In Kitgum Face Food Shortage As Drought, Elephants Raids Destroy Crops

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     Caroline Ayugi, Uganda Radio Network (Uganda), October 6, 2026 Families in Kitgum District are facing food shortages after prolonged drought, elephant attacks, and cattle raids destroyed crops, while government relief has reached only six sub-counties. Residents say the 20 kilograms of posho […]

Mozambique | Elephants to be fitted with tracking collars in Chimanimani National Park

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Club of Mozambique (Mozambique), October 6, 2026 The process of fitting elephants with satellite tracking collars is set to launch in the coming days at Chimanimani National Park, an initiative aimed at monitoring the mammals, preventing human-wildlife conflict, and protecting herds against poachers. In […]

DNPW arrests 41 in wildlife crime crackdown

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of Zambia (Zambia), October 6, 2026 The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has arrested 41 suspects in 17 cases involving alleged wildlife crime and illegal forest trade across the country in September. Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Banda Chewe said the […]

Safarilink responds to added competition with special offers

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Safarilink, offering two flights a day between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Entebbe, has responded to the arrival of Jambojet by offering special deals for passengers booking their next flight to Kenya. Unlike Jambojet, which charges passengers for baggage and food on board, does Safarilink not charge for those two […]

KWS arrests two in Machakos with 12kg elephant tusks worth KSh1.2 million

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Nicholas Mbai, Radio47 (Kenya), October 7, 2026 Officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Machakos town have arrested two people found in possession of elephant tusks valued at one point two million Kenya shillings (KSh 1.2M) and weighing 12 kilograms. According to […]

AeroTrail Africa | W39 Finance & Infrastructure Trails

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech   The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised ?10.8 billion (approximately US$7.1 million) in counterpart funding towards establishing a regional air shuttle, advancing the proposed North_East_Airline. The announcement by Borno State Governor and Forum Chairman Babagana Zulum came during the Forum’s […]

People, Technology, and Standards Together will Drive Safety Improvements

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the need for stronger integration of people, technology, and global standards to deliver the next advances in aviation safety. “Aviation is safer today than it was a decade ago. In that timeframe, fatal accident rates have improved from one accident per […]

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places firm order for A350-900 and A321neo Airbus aircraft

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, has signed a firm order for 10 latest-generation Airbus aircraft. The order includes four A350-900 widebody and six A321neo single-aisle aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernisation strategy and its ambition to expand its international network. […]

Did you know that Uganda has a National Bamboo Strategy?

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of Bamboo Uganda / LinkedIn www.bamboo-uganda.com   Not some of the regulators. Not the market. Not academia. Not local Engineering schools. For too long, nobody was talking about bamboo even though the Ministry of Water and Environment has championed this wonderful plant. That’s not just a communication gap. […]

Africa’s tourism growth is also creating millions of livelihoods across the continent

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Tourism-supported employment in Africa is forecast to reach 31.5 million jobs in 2026, up from 30.2 million in 2025. But the impact reaches far beyond tourism itself. Events and experiences activate entire ecosystems from hospitality and transport to production teams, creatives, local suppliers, and countless other services. As […]

ICAO Webinar: Beyond Human Error: Rethinking Human Factors

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Watch Live! Human Factors is a term familiar to everyone in aviation, yet its full potential is often largely untapped.Too often, it may be viewed only through the lens of error, investigation, and post-event analysis. But what if human factors could be used proactively to design safer, more […]

Ethiopian Airlines ups Entebbe flights to 35 per week

  (Posted 08th October 2026)       Ethiopian Airlines has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Entebbe, Uganda (EBB) by adding five additional weekly flights, bringing its total service up to 35 flights per week starting 02nd of December.   Details regarding the expansion include: Route: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) […]

Kenya Railways offers free commuter train rides

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Kenya Railways has announced free train tickets for members of the public as part of an initiative targeting commuters during this year’s Customer Service Week celebrations. In a statement on Tuesday, October 6, Kenya Railways said it had partnered with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to offer the […]

F1 Set to Return to Africa With 2030 Rwanda Grand Prix

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Formula 1 is poised to return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with a new grand prix in Rwanda targeted for the 2030 calendar, according to multiple paddock sources cited by RacingNews365. An agreement has reportedly been struck, with an official announcement expected later this year […]

The Africa Tourism Awards name the nominees for Tourism Board of the Year 2026

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     They shape destinations. They tell Africa’s story to the world. They create the visibility that turns places into experiences. Meet the nominees for Tourism Board of the Year at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026. Bénin Tourisme | Egyptian Tourism Authority | Kenya Tourism Board | Mauritius Tourism Promotion […]

WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards – Entries are now open

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Winning a Responsible Tourism Award isn’t a participation trophy, it’s a benchmark.   Since 2004, an independent panel chaired by Prof. Harold Goodwin, founder of ICRT Global, has judged entries against real, measurable impact, not intentions. That’s what makes recognition here carry weight with buyers, investors, and partners. […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President, Global Sales

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Sales. Based in Atlanta, Harwood will lead IHG’s Global Sales organization, driving strategy, performance and customer engagement across the company’s global sales segments and […]

Ten Years After CORSIA, Governments Must Strengthen the Global Framework for Aviation Emissions

  (Posted 07th October 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked the tenth anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly resolution to establish the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with a call to governments to reinforce the foundations of this landmark step in aviation’s decarbonization. Adopted at […]

Registration is Now Open | GISS 2027

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Registration is Now Open! Advancing implementation. Turning priorities into action. In 2027, the global aviation community comes together in Luanda, Angola, for the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), generously hosted by the Ministry of Transport of Angola.     What will it take to move aviation implementation […]