Kenya wins bid to host the World Athletics Championship in 2029
(Posted 16th September 2026) Great news for Kenya, great news for Africa. Kenya won the bid to host the 2029 Athletics World Championship, a first for Africa and of course a first for Kenya. Organising an event of this magnitude will be a massive undertaking . I The event will boost tourism, […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary shop closures in September 2026
(Posted 16th September 2026) Planning a trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park later this month? If you are visiting in September, there are three temporary camp shop closures worth knowing about. The shops at Nossob, Mata Mata and Twee Rivieren will each close for several hours on different days while annual stocktakes […]
Etihad enters a new chapter in seat comfort for First and Business
(Posted 16th September 2026) ATCNews readers can have a first look at Etihad’s new First and Business Class seats, debuting on the A330neo in 2027. The colours and materials will become the standard across the entire Etihad fleet as part of their major retrofit programme, delivering a consistent, elevated experience whether you’re […]
What does changing the map of Africa have to do with aviation?
(Posted 16th September 2026) Probably more than we think. Two weeks ago, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the use of the Equal Earth projection, encouraging a move away from the Mercator projection that has shaped the way generations of us have visualized the world. Much of the discussion has understandably focused on […]
GOHORI RESORT BRINGS BUDYA CHARM TO SANGANAI HLANGANANI TOURISM EXPO FOR THE FIRST TIME
(Posted 16th September 2026) Gohori Resort, the boutique resort located in the heart of Mutoko, successfully made a debut appearance at the just-ended Sanganai Hlanganani Dzimbabwe Tourism Expo. The event took place in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, from the 9th to the 12th of September 2026.\ As a first-time exhibitor, Gohori Resort brought the […]
The Africa Tourism Awards are coming …
(Posted 16th September 2026) For years, The Balearica has celebrated the people, places and organisations shaping Africa’s tourism story. Now, a new chapter is about to begin. Africa Tourism Awards is coming back. Stay close.
Sustainable Mice | Responsible Travel – Better Events
(Posted 16th September 2026) The future of Business Events and Business Travel must also be responsible and sustainable. Organisations such as Ecotourism Kenya play an important role in advancing responsible tourism practices—encouraging the industry to consider its environmental footprint, communities, conservation and the long-term value tourism creates. For the MICE industry, sustainability extends […]
Tanzania Tour Operators seek joint response preparation for the upcoming El Nino season
(Posted 16th September 2026) Tanzania’s tourism industry has asked the Government to establish a joint preparedness and emergency-response plan before potentially heavy El Niño rains during the October high season. The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is pushing for a joint emergency preparedness plan with the government to protect visitors […]
ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026
(Posted 15th September 2026) Speakers Announced Join us at the ICAO Green Airports Seminar, taking place from 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. This two-day event will provide a platform to exchange experiences, showcase solutions, and strengthen collaboration on sustainable and resilient airport development worldwide. The first day will explore the ICAO policy […]
“They’re more closely related to woolly mammoths than they are to African elephants…” Just how different are African, forest and Asian elephants?
(Posted 15th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Helen Pilcher, Discover Wildlife (U.K), September 14, 2026 Zoologists originally thought that there were two living species of elephant. African elephants, the larger of the two, live in Africa, whilst Asian elephants, fittingly, live in Asia. So they thought. Alarm bells started to ring when naturalists […]
AFRICA DOES NOT NEED ONE AIRLINE. IT NEEDS ONE CONNECTED SKY.
(Posted 15th September 2026) Courtesy of Faria Noor / LinkedIn – An Opinion Piece worth reading I am African, and after studying why flying inside Africa can be so expensive, I reached a second conclusion. Africa will not solve aviation by creating one giant continental airline. It will solve it when African […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in October 2026: What travellers need to know
(Posted 15th September 2026) October marks an important change in the malaria picture across Southern Africa. Temperatures are rising, the first rains are beginning in parts of the region and mosquito activity generally increases as the rainy season gets underway…. READ MORE
The 2026 Ecowarrior Awards Gala & 30th Anniversary
(Posted 15th September 2026) Join us as we celebrate this year’s awards, themed “Honouring Innovations for Responsible Journeys”, and our 30th Anniversary celebrations. 16th October 2026 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Westlands Dress code: Elegance of the Wild (Gala attire inspired by Kenya’s endangered wildlife) Early bird ticket deadline: 21st Sep 2026 Secure […]
Emirates Takes Flight Into a Strong Winter
(Posted 15th September 2026) Emirates enters winter season with strong booking momentum as network and product investments accelerate This expanding product footprint gives customers significantly more opportunities to experience Emirates’ latest cabins Summer performance above expectations: Emirates carried over 8.6 million passengers between July and August; arrivals into Dubai on Emirates in […]
When “Too Close” is Too Far: The Blurred Lines of Modern Tourism
(Posted 15th September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Arthur Mugisha / LinkedIn Have you ever scrolled through social media and seen a tourist hugging a wild animal? Or maybe a photo of someone entering a sacred local ceremony uninvited? Tourism is booming like never before, but the boundaries between travelers, host communities, and […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park Fires: What travellers need to know
(Posted 14th September 2026) Wildfires have been burning in parts of Etosha National Park since 09 September 2026 after lightning reportedly ignited several fires in the Halali area and the Kamaseb and Tsam blocks…. READ MORE
AeroTrail Africa | Week 36 — Route Trail
(Posted 14th September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Africa’s aviation map is shifting—and the latest route developments offer a glimpse into where airlines see the next opportunities for growth. From Italy – Libya and India – Tanzania to China – Ethiopia, new international links are opening markets […]
Jazeera Airways launches Addis Ababa flights
(Posted 14th September 2026) Jazeera Airways operated the inaugural flight to Addis Ababa last evening, marking the launch of their newest destination in Africa. This new route not only strengthens direct connectivity between the Kuwait and Ethiopia but also opens a gateway to Eastern Africa. The inaugural flight was officially flagged off at […]
30 elephants collared in Hwange as science, technology drive conservation
(Posted 14th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fairness Moyana, Herald (Zimbabwe), September 10, 2026 A total of 30 elephants have been fitted with GPS-enabled satellite collars in and around Hwange National Park in a move expected to improve wildlife monitoring and help authorities tackle escalating human-wildlife conflict. The latest collaring exercise […]
African elephants are raiding small farms in Tanzania; recent studies found when and why most crop attacks happen
(Posted 14th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of India (India), September 10, 2026 In parts of Tanzania, small farms are increasingly coming into contact with African elephants, leading to a hard conflict between wildlife conservation and rural livelihoods. A 2026 study, published in the ‘International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation’ […]
Tanzania deploys drones, motorcycles to stop deadly wildlife attacks
(Posted 14th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Alfred Zacharia, The Citizen (Tanzania), September 11, 2026 The Government has deployed 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to strengthen efforts to detect and respond to human-wildlife conflicts before dangerous animals, particularly elephants, enter residential areas. Speaking on the sidelines of the handover on September […]
World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2026 winners at Dubai Gala Ceremony
(Posted 14th September 2026) The Middle East’s leading travel and tourism organisations and destinations have been honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in Dubai. Industry leaders gathered at One&Only One Za’abeel to celebrate the winners of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026. Dubai reinforced its standing as a global […]
Turkish Airlines removes 5 African destinations from flight schedules
(Posted 13th September 2026) Turkish Airlines has permanently halted flights to 11 destinations, including five in Africa. Destinations which were previously suspended until the 24th of October were now marked to be cancelled for good and include Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda and Lusaka,. No comment was available why this decision was taken or […]
A new chapter for luxury safari hospitality in Zambia.
(Posted 12th September 2026) Courtesy of Theresa Hake / LinkedIn Two established safari lodge operators are joining forces under the Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection (ZLLC), creating a single brand that will showcase four of the country’s most exclusive safari destinations from 2027 onwards. The move simplifies the booking experience while strengthening […]
TravelComments.com – FlySafair to launch Johannesburg–Lusaka flights from February 2027
(Posted 12th September 2026) South African low-cost carrier FlySafair will launch flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka from 01 February 2027, giving travellers a new, budget-friendly option to Zambia…. READ MORE
Structural Shifts Increase Jet Fuel Crack Risks
(Posted 12th September 2026) Fuel is the largest operating expense for airlines. Jet fuel costs more than crude oil, and the difference between the two is called the jet fuel crack spread. Given the historically strong correlation between jet fuel and crude oil prices, airlines have been able to manage fuel price exposure […]
Honouring the victims of 9/11: A global commitment to making aviation safer
(Posted 12th September 2026) By Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the ICAO Council and Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General We must honour the victims of the 9/11 attacks – the 2,977 innocent people killed that day and the uncountable number of others who have also suffered then and now in immeasurable ways – […]
Auric Air set to add more flights
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TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park in October 2026: Wildlife, weather & travel tips
(Posted 12th September 2026) October marks the transition from the dry season to the beginning of the summer rains in Etosha National Park. The landscape is still predominantly dry, temperatures are high and wildlife remains concentrated around reliable waterholes, but the first thunderstorms can start to change conditions as the month progresses…. READ MORE
AFRAA Calls on Governments to Cut Costs and Unlock Financing as Africa’s Airlines Face Record Demand
(Posted 12th September 2026) African carriers project a margin of just 1.3% in 2026 even as passenger traffic grows 21.5% and air travel penetration remains at only 7% of the population The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) today called on governments, regional institutions and financing partners to strengthen support for Africa’s airlines, […]
