The renouned Pierre Argo of Mauritius has landed in Seychelles to participate in the 2026 edition of the island’s Festival Kreol.
(Posted 07th October 2026) The renouned Pierre Argo of Mauritius has landed in Seychelles to participate in the 2026 edition of the island’s Festival Kreol. Pierre Argo is a well known and celebrated author and a sought after photographer who has also developed a passion as a artist. He has […]
FRED FINN, THE GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS HOLDER AS THE WORLD’S MOST TRAVELLED PASSENGER BY AIR SPEAKS FROM THE HEART
(Posted 07th October 2026) Fred Finn says “Looking at this invitation, I find it hard to believe that forty years have passed since an evening I remember with such affection. On 08th of October 1986, the directors of Simpson (Piccadilly) Limited hosted a reception to celebrate what the invitation rather wonderfully describes […]
TravelComments.com – Visiting Kruger National Park in November 2026: What to expec
(Posted 07th October 2026) November marks the beginning of the more established summer season in Kruger National Park. The first rains have usually changed the landscape from dry winter bushveld to a much greener environment, temperatures are high and thunderstorms become an increasingly normal part of the day…. READ MORE
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 Destination of the Year 2026
(Posted 07th October 2026) From Angola to Tanzania, these destinations represent the diversity, beauty and tourism potential shaping Africa’s global story. Meet the nominees for Country Destination of the Year at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026. Angola | Benin | Egypt | Ethiopia | Kenya | Morocco | Namibia | Rwanda […]
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park to undergo major road upgrades
(Posted 07th October 2026) Visitors to Addo Elephant National Park should expect temporary road restrictions as South African National Parks (SANParks) begins a major programme to upgrade roads across the park…. READ MORE
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink to launch Cape Town–Lanseria flights from December 2026
(Posted 07th October 2026) South African airline Airlink will launch a new Cape Town <> Lanseria route on 04th of December 2026, giving travellers another option for flights between Cape Town and Gauteng…. READ MORE
Ebola makes its way from Congo into Kenya – Ministry of Health confirms
(Posted 06th October 2026) In a hammer blow to Kenya’s tourism industry has the Ministry of Health just confirmed that the country has suffered its first Ebola case. Presently the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo is ongoing in Nairobi and has in fact been opened only earlier this morning. According to […]
Africa’s Elephants Man enters Tucson / Arizona as he walks across America to save the African elephants
(Posted 06th October 2026) Today, as I continue my 20th Edition of Walking for Giants — walking from Oakland, California, to New York, I had the great honour of being a guest speaker at Wildlife World in Phoenix, Arizona. I was honoured to engage with conservationists, environmental educators, wildlife enthusiasts, staff, and […]
AeroTrail Africa: Week 39 | 2026 Aviation Trails
(Posted 06th October 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited) Our latest Africa aviation trails are out, capturing another eventful week across the continent’s aviation and air transport landscape. From new routes and fleet additions to regulatory milestones, infrastructure investments and strategic partnerships, here are some of the key trails […]
Tanzania enhances protective measures to communities against destructive jumbos
(Posted 06th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Daily News (Tanzania), October 5, 2026 THE Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has said the government will continue implementing various measures to strengthen the protection of communities from elephants and prevent the animals from posing a threat to lives and destroying […]
Kwetu Nairobi named as a 2026 Go Hilton Goldies winner
(Posted 06th October 2026) The Kwetu Nairobi – Curio Collection by Hilton was just named a 2026 Go Hilton Goldies winner for Best Hotel Stay For Exceptional Service. There’s something special about being recognised by the very people who know hospitality best, fellow Hilton Team Members. This award celebrates the experiences created […]
Hemingways Nairobi joins Leading Hotels of the World
(Posted 06th October 2026) Hemingways Nairobi has officially joined The Leading Hotels of the World, one of the world’s most prestigious collections of independent luxury hotels. The significance of this achievement is perhaps best put into perspective: – The only Leading Hotels of the World property in Kenya – Only the 4th […]
ATTA restructures towards becoming an even more focused platform to promote Africa
(Posted 06th October 2026) An update from ATTA®: We’re bringing our membership and events operations together under one ATTA® brand and not-for-profit organisation. For our members, this means a closer connection between being part of ATTA® and the opportunities to meet buyers, build relationships and grow their businesses through our events. Virginia […]
Kenya Tourism Awards names Bhupendra Kumar to the Advisory Board
(Posted 06th October 2026) The Kenya Tourism Awards (KTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bhupendra Kumar to the KTA Advisory Board. Mr. Kumar is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel management and developments across East Africa and international hospitality brands. He currently serves as Regional Director […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia road update: Newly rehabilitated B2 between Karibib and Usakos
(Posted 06th October 2026) Namibia’s Ministry of Works and Transport has officially opened the rehabilitated 31-kilometre section of Trunk Road 1/7 (B2) between Karibib and Usakos, including the roads through Karibib town. The section lies on the main route between Windhoek and Swakopmund…. READ MORE
ATTA appoints Chris Mears as their Chief Commercial Officer
(Posted 06th October 2026) Many of you will have met Chris at ATTA®’s events. He has been with the organisation for nine years and, as CEO of ATTA® Group Events, has helped bring African tourism businesses and international buyers together. Now, he’s taking on an expanded role leading both Membership and Events, […]
IHG’s Hotel Indigo reaches 200 open hotels worldwide
(Posted 06th October 2026) The Luxury & Lifestyle brand has doubled its global footprint since 2019, with 134 more properties in the development pipeline IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has reached a major milestone for its Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, with the […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Water Quality Update: Reunion Beach remains closed
(Posted 06th October 2026) Most beaches covered by the latest Durban beach water quality results remain open for swimming, but travellers should avoid Reunion Beach, which is currently closed after recording a very high E. coli level…. READ MORE
Upcoming air traffic reforms will reduce delays, emissions
(Posted 06th October 2026) ICAO is accelerating the global roll out of Air Traffic Flow Management Far fewer flights will be delayed or cancelled following ICAO’s global roll out of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM). Recent airspace closures and severe weather events have demonstrated how vulnerable air services can be, and the […]
Africa’s tourism momentum outpaces the rest of the world
(Posted 05th October 2026) Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong momentum. According to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals to #Africa increased by 4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. This made Africa the strongest-performing major tourism region during the period. […]
Elephant Invasion Fuels Human-Wildlife Conflict
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr, Daily Observer (Liberia), October 1, 2026 As the human-wildlife conflict in Western Liberia enters its ninth consecutive year, community members and conservation groups are attributing the crisis to severe food shortages in the deep forests driven by habitat loss, unregulated […]
Six Elephants collared in the Zimbabwe’s Hwange landscape
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wallace Mawire, Pan African Visions (U.S.), October 3, 2026 Six African savannah elephants have been fitted with GPS-enabled satellite collars in and around Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The collaring of three female and three male elephants is part of an ongoing conservation programme […]
How forensic lab in Uganda is helping strengthen wildlife crime prosecutions
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bashir Mbuthia, The Eastleigh Voice (Kenya), October 4, 2026 Uganda has expanded its capacity to investigate wildlife crime with a specialised laboratory in Entebbe that uses DNA and other forensic techniques to identify seized animal products and provide evidence for prosecutions. The Uganda Wildlife […]
Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open.
(Posted 05th October 2026) From 7–9 April 2027 at the CTICC in Cape Town, WTM Africa is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel tech professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot. Next year’s show is shaping up to be their most geographically diverse yet, with expanded representation expected from markets across North, West, […]