TravelComments.com – Cape Town named the world’s most beautiful city in 2026 (according to locals)
(Posted 30th June 2026) Cape Town has once again secured a spot on the global travel radar after being featured in Time Out’s “The world’s most beautiful cities in 2026, according to locals” ranking. Based on responses from residents across 150 cities worldwide, the South African city stood out with an impressive 86% of locals […]
Air Cargo Demand up 6.0% in May
(Posted 30th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 […]
Kitui residents demand urgent government action over elephant and camel invasions
(Posted 30th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News KTN News (Kenya), June 26, 2026 Residents of Kitui East, Mwingi Central and Mwingi North are calling for urgent government intervention following repeated invasions by elephants and camels. Farmers say elephants have destroyed crops for months, causing significant losses and posing a serious threat […]
Ivory Kingpin Re-arrested in South Africa as Questions Mount Over Dropped Lin Yunhua Corruption Case
(Posted 30th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Nyasa Times (Malawi), June 27, 2026 As public scrutiny intensifies over the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) controversial decision to discontinue a high-profile wildlife-linked corruption case against convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua, authorities in South Africa have reportedly re-arrested one of Malawi’s most wanted […]
UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026 Registration Confirmation
(Posted 30th June 2026) Friday, September 11th, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM – The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London Thank you for considering registering for the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026. We are pleased to confirm that your place at UKAIS 2026 has been reserved. The summit takes […]
Taita Taveta farmers proving coexistence with elephants actually pays off
(Posted 30th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wambui Mbuthia, Daily Nation (Kenya), June 28, 2026 Rags dot the fence around Henritta Mkamburi’s farm in Kajire village, Sagalla Ward, dancing in the wind. A second fence is lined with metal bells. The 74-year-old walks her farm with quiet satisfaction, glad to have […]
TravelComments.com – Good news for Cape Town’s penguins: Boulders colony records encouraging population increase
(Posted 30th June 2026) Visitors planning a trip to Boulders Penguin Colony near Simon’s Town have another reason to add this iconic Cape Town attraction to their itinerary. South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced encouraging results from the 2026 annual African penguin census, with the colony recording its highest breeding pair count in recent years…. READ MORE
24 hours to go: AI in Airports webinar
(Posted 30th June 2026) The webinar starts tomorrow Join Airport World and Egremont Group for an executive webinar exploring where AI is delivering value today, and what it takes to move from potential to implementation. Webinar Countdown Starts 30 June at 14:00 UTC Register for the Webinar While many airports are exploring AI, […]
Oman’s SalamAir set for Kigali flights
(Posted 29th June 2026) Salam Air has appointed Mitravi as their General Sales Agent (GSA) ahead of the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Kigali on July 21st. Steve Allen, Chief Commercial Officer of SalamAir, said: “We are delighted to partner with Mitravi as our official General Sales Agent in Rwanda. This […]
Ethiopian Airlines adds DHC Twin Otter’s to fleet to connect Addis with remote areas
(Posted 29th June 2026) Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. This first delivery marks the beginning of Ethiopian Airlines’ Twin Otter Classic 300-G fleet expansion, with a second aircraft scheduled for delivery later in 2026. The […]
Condor set for Windhoek return in 2027
(Posted 29th June 2026) From June 2027, Condor, a major German leisure airline, will operate a non-stop Frankfurt to Windhoek service three times a week, reconnecting Germany with one of Africa’s great safari destinations. For Namibia’s tourism industry, another direct European gateway is welcome news. More choice, more capacity and easier access […]
Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa
(Posted 29th June 2026) Courtesy of NewsAero via LinkedIn At its recent Focus Africa forum in Addis Ababa, IATA called on African governments to treat aviation not as a luxury — but as a socio-economic engine capable of driving jobs, trade, tourism, and sustainable development across the continent. And the numbers […]
EcoTourism Kenya adds new categories to their annual awards
(Posted 29th June 2026) Guides and photographers play a vital role in shaping how travellers experience and connect with destinations. Through interpretation, storytelling, and visual narratives, they inspire appreciation for nature, culture, and conservation. The 2026 Ecowarrior Awards Individuals Category recognises outstanding professionals who are creatively advancing responsible tourism through their work. […]
WATO participated successfully in West Africa – Caribbean partnership convention
(Posted 29th June 2026) From 22nd to 26th of June 2026, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.(BTMI), through Connect Barbados brought together global tourism leaders, tour operators, travel professionals, and destination partners for one of the Caribbean’s leading B2B tourism marketplaces. WATO is proud to have participated in this important gathering as part […]
Arua Airport set for major upgrade to international standards
(Posted 28th June 2026) Uganda is set to transform regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities following the approval of €155.99m by the African Development Bank Group’s board of directors. The financing will upgrade the Arua Airport into an international-standard facility, under Phase 1 of the Uganda Airports Development Programme. The […]
Africa Rise Youth Indaba 2026 Convenes Global South Dialogue on “Policy to Prosperity: Building the World’s Largest Youth Economic Partnership.”
(Posted 29th June 2026) Africa Rise Youth Indaba (ARYI) 2026 successfully hosted a high-level virtual policy dialogue on the theme “Policy to Prosperity: Building the World’s Largest Youth Economic Partnership”, in collaboration with the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, and the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India. Convened as a special […]
Seychelles Celebrates it 50th Independence Anniversary
(Posted 28th June 2026) Seychelles celebrates 50th Anniversary of its Independence from Great Britain – 29th of June 2026 On the 29th of June 1976 Seychelles gained its independence from Great Britain. Seychelles officially became a sovereign republic after 165 years of British rule with the Seychelles Democratic Party (SDP) of […]
ACASS Chases Business Aviation Growth in Africa
(Posted 28th June 2026) Courtesy of Kaleyesus Bekele Business aviation services group ACASS is chasing expanding market opportunities it sees across Africa, exploiting its expertise in helping clients navigate the region’s unique aviation landscape. The Montreal-based group provides aircraft sales and acquisition representation, aircraft management, charter, leasing, and flight crew staffing services—operating […]
Invitation to the Global Aviation Gender Summit 2026
)Posted 27th June 2026) ICAO COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Global Aviation Gender Summit Luanda, Angola | 21 – 23 July 2026 I am honoured to invite you to participate in the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit 2026, a premier global event dedicated to the future of women’s advancement and participation across the aviation sector. Taking place in […]
Boeing Expands STEM Education Programme to Senega
(Posted 27th June 2026) ThinkYoung, in partnership with Boeing has expanded the reach of its global educational program – ThinkYoung STEM School – to Senegal. The initiative introduces school students to advanced digital skills and provides early insights into career pathways in science, technology, engineering and aviation. Delivered with Steamtastic, the Senegal […]
Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2026
(Posted 27th June 2026) The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 is officially open and here’s everything you need to know. Something big is happening in Nairobi this October. And if you are in the business of travel as an operator, hotelier, airline, DMC, investor, or tourism professional this is the […]
Elephants move closer to humans when droughts are sustained
(Posted 26th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Lisa Lock & Andrew Zinin, Phys.Org (Britain), June 23, 2026 If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain […]
How Aviation Authorities Are Strengthening Workforce Capabilities
(Posted 26th June 2026) Through a training agreement with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ICAO delivered six specialized courses to over 130 trainees from the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR), helping strengthen competencies in facilitation, compliance, aviation management, and strategic planning. As a result, participants enhanced their technical knowledge and […]
System Wide Information Management (SWIM)
(Posted 26th June 2026) WATCH THE WEBINAR As air traffic management moves towards a more connected, collaborative, and trajectory-based future, System Wide Information Management (SWIM) and Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) are becoming key enablers of operational transformation. In this webinar, experts from Indra will show how […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Urikaruus Wilderness Camp power interruptions expected during solar upgrade
(Posted 26th June 2026) Travellers planning a stay at Urikaruus Wilderness Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park between 29 June and 02 July 2026 should be aware of possible intermittent power interruptions while South African National Parks (SANParks) carries out upgrades to the camp’s solar power system…. READ MORE
Outlook halves profit due to Middle East conflict
(Posted 26th June 2026) IATA’s latest financial outlook for the global airline industry shows a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices. The regional landscape, however, is highly differentiated. At the geographic center of the Middle East war, airlines in the Middle […]
IATA and IATP Collaborate to Support Airline Supply Chain Resilience
(Posted 26th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have agreed to cooperate in helping airlines to improve their visibility of, and access to, aircraft parts. This is timely given the constraints and costs of current failures in the aerospace supply chain. “Supply chain constraints continue […]
TravelComments.com – Sardine Run forces temporary closure of two popular KwaZulu-Natal beach
(Posted 25th June 2026) Travellers planning a beach getaway to KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast should take note that two of the region’s most popular beaches have been temporarily closed for bathing and recreational activities…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Self-Drive Guide to Namibia: Everything you need to know before hitting the road in 2026
(Posted 25th June 2026) Few destinations are better suited to a self-drive adventure than Namibia. With vast open landscapes, relatively little traffic, excellent tourism infrastructure and some of Africa’s most spectacular scenery, the country rewards travellers who prefer exploring at their own pace. Whether you’re planning a first-time road trip from Windhoek to Etosha National Park, […]
Hwange security guard jailed for possessing elephant tusk
(Posted 25th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Herald Online (Zimbabwe), June 23, 2026 A 39-year-old security guard from Hwange has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found in possession of an unmarked elephant tusk without a permit, in contravention of Zimbabwe’s wildlife conservation laws. Danisa Mpofu, of Bangani […]
