Why tourism businesses need to support efforts to conserve vital high biodiversity regions.
(Posted 16th November 2026) Courtesy of Rhett Ayers Butler / LinkedIn COP17 has ended. The UN biodiversity summit was supposed to help countries make good on their promises to protect nature. So what happened? Most biodiversity targets are off track COP17 marked the first formal review of progress under the […]
Africa’s travel industry isn’t slowing down to wait for anyone.
(Posted 16th November 2026) This is the final call to exhibit at WTM Africa, your last chance to stand alongside the operators, investors, and buyers shaping where this industry goes next. Sign up as an exhibitor with details available via the link shown below: https://www.wtm.com/africa/en-gb/exhibit.html
AFRICA’S UNTAPPED TOURISM POTENTIAL: WHY ARE WE SETTLING FOR JUST 5% OF THE GLOBAL TOURISM MARKET?
(Posted 16th November 2026) Courtesy of Salman Khan / LinkedIn A Call for Pan-African Tourism Integration, Collaboration and a New Continental Growth Agenda by Salman Khan. There is something profoundly thought-provoking about the position Africa occupies in the global tourism economy. In 2025, the world recorded approximately 1.523 billion international tourist […]
Global aviation leaders will decide future of air transport in Montréal from 16 to 20 November 2026
(Posted 16th November 2026) ICAO’s 193 Member States have been invited to Montréal for intensive talks to modernize the economic framework governing air transport. They will also elect new Member States to the ICAO Council. Media accreditation is required to access the ICAO Headquarters (see below.) ICAO has convened the Seventh Worldwide […]
Seychelles set to host 3rd Regional Workshop on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
(Posted 16th November 2026) This important workshop that will be hosted by the Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD)-UNESCO Category 2 Centre in Seychelles, the 3rd Regional Workshop represents an important platform for strengthening regional cooperation, promoting knowledge exchange and accelerating progress in early childhood development. The workshop is scheduled to take […]
Rwanda set to host the 66th ICCA Congress in 2027
(Posted 15th November 2026) Rwanda has taken over as host of the next ICCA Congress, following the successful 2026 edition in Panama City, Panama. Kigali will host the 66th ICCA Congress from 24th to 27th of October 2027. It will be the first time the flagship event of the International Congress and Convention […]
Nairobi’s hotel boom is more than about just rooms
(Posted 15th November 2026) Courtesy of CEO East Africa / LinkedIn With nine hotels, more than 1,400 rooms and seven brands in Kenya, Accor is competing for a bigger share of the country’s business travel, conferences and leisure market. Kenya Country Manager Simon Hodson says Nairobi added more than 2,000 hotel rooms […]
The future of African tourism needs more than ambition. It needs investment, collaboration and the right conversations
(Posted 15th November 2026) Registration for the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC) is officially OPEN! Bringing together the investors, policymakers, tourism leaders and industry decision-makers shaping the continent’s tourism landscape, ATIC is where opportunities are explored, ideas are challenged and conversations move towards meaningful action. If you’re looking to be part of […]
Middle East conflict impacts on Seychelles’ visitor numbers
(Posted 14th November 2026) While visitor arrivals in Seychelles have shown signs of recovery since mid year have the total number of visitors remained below last year’s levels, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Victoria. The latest NBS bulletin, released on the 11th of November, […]
Global economic reform is essential to the transformation of international air transport
(Posted 14th November 2026) Negotiations at the International Civil Aviation Organization next week will realign aviation’s global economic framework with the industry’s needs -Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the ICAO Council A new global economic framework will define the next era of international air transport. As aviation faces rapid technological advancement, climate […]
TravelComments.com – Mossel Bay beaches: Lifeguard services and swimming safety for summer 2026/27
(Posted 14th November 2026) Mossel Bay is a popular summer holiday destination along South Africa’s Garden Route, attracting visitors with its sandy beaches, warm-weather activities and coastal scenery. If you are planning a beach holiday in Mossel Bay during the December 2026 and January 2027 festive season, it is worth checking where lifeguards will […]
Emirates Skywards Expands Family Travel Benefits
(Posted 14th November 2026) From morning coffees and shopping sprees to family holidays and unforgettable experiences, discover the many ways to earn and spend Skywards Miles Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has unveiled ‘Miles More Rewarding’, a new global campaign highlighting how members can earn and […]
Different Routes. Same Destination?
(Posted 14th November 2026) Between now and 2030, airlines face a rapidly thickening policy calendar. The timeline illustrates that the challenge is not simply the number of new policies. It is that measures addressing the same global activity are increasingly being designed independently across jurisdictions. 2027 is the decisive year. CORSIA’s second phase […]
Mandatory Digital Health Declaration at Entebbe International Airport remains in place
(Posted 14th November 2026) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) reminds all arriving and departing passengers that completing the Digital Health Declaration Form is mandatory before Port Health and Immigration clearance. How to complete the form: 1. Scan the official QR code or open the online portal (poes.health.go.ug/declare). 2. Select your preferred language. […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in December 2026: Risk areas and travel tips
(Posted 13th November 2026) December marks the beginning of the summer holiday season in Southern Africa and, in many parts of the region, the start of the rainy season. While warmer weather and increasing rainfall bring greener landscapes and improved wildlife-viewing conditions, they also create more favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes…. READ […]
How a 25-year partnership is protecting wildlife and communities in Zimbabwe
(Posted 13th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Zimbabwean (Zimbabwe), November 11, 2026 For more than six years, IFAW and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) have worked together to protect wildlife, strengthen conservation in Hwange National Park, and support the communities living alongside it. What began as a […]
WAEN wins big at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026
(Posted 13th November 2026) We are thrilled, immensely proud and deeply honoured to announce that the West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN), a flagship initiative of WATO, has won Responsible Tourism Initiative of the Year at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026! This is more than an award; it is recognition of a […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in December 2026: Weather, wildlife & travel tips
(Posted 13th November 2026) December marks the beginning of the summer rainy season in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Temperatures remain high, thunderstorms become more frequent and the landscape gradually turns green as fresh vegetation emerges. For travellers, this is a very different safari experience from the dry-season months, with increasingly dispersed wildlife, young […]
Michael Keigwin MBE set to chair the Uganda National Lion & Large Carnivore Task Force.
(Posted 13th November 2026) It is a great honour to accept the invitation from the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. Tom Butime, to chair the Uganda National Lion & Large Carnivore Task Force. There is much work ahead to protect and recover Uganda’s lions and other large carnivores, and […]
AI Takes Off: Areeba Siddiqui on airport data
(Posted 13th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Session spotlight Before AI Takes Off, Let’s Talk Terminals Making better use of airport data, understanding operational challenges and knowing where AI can make a difference. Session overview What if the starting point for successful […]
Radisson raises the bar on Guest Experiences
(Posted 13th November 2026) The partnership reflects a growing shift across hospitality as hotel groups move away from static manuals, fragmented documentation, and disconnected operational processes in favor of more dynamic systems designed to improve execution, accountability, and service consistency in real time Radisson Hotel Group deploys Yipy’s Hospitality Standards Management […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park in December 2026: Wildlife, weather & travel tips
(Posted 13th November 2026) December is firmly within the summer rainy season in Etosha National Park. Temperatures remain high, afternoon thunderstorms become increasingly common and fresh grass begins to transform parts of the park. Temporary pools may appear after good rainfall, while the arrival of summer migratory birds adds another dimension to […]
Shaping La Digue’s Future
(Posted 12th November 2026) Seychelles Minister Laporte Engages Community on Transport and Infrastructure Development Known for its picturesque beaches, traditional way of life and distinctive reliance on bicycles as a principal means of transport, La Digue Island holds a special place in Seychelles’ tourism landscape. As the island continues to develop, ensuring […]
Fastjet set for triple daily A320 flights between Harare and Johannesburg over the festive season
(Posted 12th November 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced a significant increase in flight capacity on the popular Harare to Johannesburg route. During the busy festive season, the Zimbabwean airline will operate three Airbus A320 rotations between Harare and Johannesburg. The additional flight frequencies and seats are strategically timed to accommodate […]
Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange set to travel to Madagascar on Official Mission
(Posted 12th November 2026) Following an official initiative by the Chairman of the Board of the Madagascar’s Diego Suarez Regional Tourism Office, Dr Herilaza Hugues Randrianjohany, who addressed the President of the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Dr Patrick Herminie, on 16th of August 2026, through the island’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Africa’s Elephant Man Jim Justus Nyamu keeps walking across America to raise awareness
(Posted 12th November 2026) Through my conservation journey and thousands of miles walked for elephants, one lesson stands out: Conservation is everyone’s responsibility! We must protect wildlife, safeguard our environment, stop wildlife crime, and find sustainable ways for people and nature to coexist. MY CALL TO ACTION: Let us move […]
Beat it: Den Staat farmers in South Africa use drumming and fire to deter elephants
(Posted 12th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bernard Chiguvare, Mongabay (U.S), November 10, 2026 “Last night we had a very big fight with an elephant in our tomato field,” said Joeman Moyo, a farmer at Den Staat farm in South Africa’s Limpopo region. “We used a torch … to make a […]
Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts
(Posted 12th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Valerie Volcovici, CNBC Africa (South Africa), November 10, 2026 Environmental groups worldwide are using artificial intelligence to analyze climate data, track forest fires and count endangered wildlife – embracing a technology they also warn is driving a surge in electricity demand, water use and […]
Uganda Aviation Business & Investment Forum (UGABIF EXPO 2026 set for end November
(Posted 12th November 2026) The Uganda Aviation Business & Investment Forum (UGABIF EXPO 2026) is scheduled for 26th – 27th of November 2026 at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. UGABIF 2026 is a high-level aviation business and investment platform convened by Aerospace Uganda to connect Uganda’s aviation industry with the […]
Congo DR set to invest heavily in airport infrastructure across the country
(Posted 12th November 2026) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has signed contracts with four construction companies at the end of October to rehabilitate, modernise and develop 13 airports across the country. The programme will be fully funded by the government, with the first projects expected to be completed by the end […]