British Airways prepares to launch Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar flights
(Posted 17th September 2026) British Airways has announced plans to launch three times a week flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar, via Kilimanjaro International. Launch date has been given as the 29th of May 2027. The new service will no doubt give a major boost to both safari and beach tourism for the […]
TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines to launch daily Addis Ababa Durban flights
(Posted 17th September 2026_ Ethiopian Airlines will launch daily non-stop flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11th of December 2026, creating a new option for international travellers heading to and from KwaZulu-Natal…. READ MORE
Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange Honored with the “Golden Flag Award” — The Highest Distinction of the “AlRehla Golden Awards 2026”
(Posted 17th September 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism and Culture of Seychelles and one of Africa’s most prominent international tourism figures, has been honored with the “Golden Flag Award,” the highest and most prestigious distinction of the “Golden Rehla Awards 2026”, in recognition of a long-standing career marked […]
Farmers in Buliisa / Uganda stare at losses after elephant raids
(Posted 17th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant Ness Ismail Bategeka, Monitor (Uganda), September 15, 2026 For six years, Robinah Bagadisa has waited for compensation after elephants invaded her garden in Nyamutete Village, Bugana Parish, destroying crops that provided food and income for her family. The elephants reportedly raided her two-acre […]
The African Elephant Man – Mr. Jim Justus Nyamu – has started his walk across America
(Posted 17th September 2026) As recently announced is the African Elephant Man, aka Mr. Jim Justus Nyamu, now preparing to commence hi8s walk across the United States of America. (https://atcnews.org/jim-justus-nyamo-walks-across-america-to-save-the-elephants/) His well known walks are aimed to create awareness for the plight of the African elephant and help raise funds to support […]
Xiamen Airlines to launch first direct service from China to Addis Ababa
(Posted 17th September 2026) Xiamen Airlines is set to make its historic entry into the African aviation market, anchoring its maiden route with long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Beginning November 28th. The new flight will add an additional connection between China and Africa’s main entry hub. The Chinese airline will launch a weekly […]
Your Visa Is Digital. But Can the Airline Check It?
(Posted 17th September 2026) By Harry Grewal, IATA Director Airports, Infrastructure & Customer Experience A passenger arrives at the airport with a valid passport, a confirmed ticket and an eVisa. But how does the airline know that the eVisa is authentic? It’s an important question because before a passenger can […]
Register for the Webinar – Future Ready Air Traffic Management
(Posted 17th September 2025) Register Now 29 September 2026 I 8.00 – 9.00 AM EDT As air traffic management grows more complex, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) face increasing pressure from rising traffic levels, evolving regulations, and fragmented IT environments, which can slow innovation and undermine operational efficiency. In this webinar, […]
Seychelles Tourism renews partnership with Emirates
(Posted 17th September 2026) Emirates, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture have renewed their strategic partnership to further promote Seychelles as a tourism destination and increase visitor arrivals. According to a press release from the airline, the partnership was renewed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]
Radisson Hotel Group Unveils GDS-Index Sustainability Roadmap
(Posted 17th September 2026) Radisson Hotel Group and (GDS) Global Destination Sustainability-Movement launch roadmap to help close the sustainability action gap The new guide provides Associations and professional conference organizers (PCOs) with practical tools, destination data, and measurable frameworks to turn sustainability ambitions into action While sustainability has become a strategic […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique travel in late 2026: Are the floods still affecting tourism?
(Posted 17th September 2026) Mozambique’s severe floods earlier in 2026 caused widespread disruption — but the picture for travellers today looks very different from the emergency scenes reported in January and February. Most of the country’s key tourism areas are back in business, including Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago, Tofo and Barra, Maputo, and Gorongosa National Park…. […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – August 2026
(Posted 17th September 2026) African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA, August 2026 Africa’s aviation industry continues to demonstrate strong performance, characterized by increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers of this positive trajectory include expanded routes, improved connectivity, and rising demand for domestic and international air travel. In August 2026, […]
TravelComments.com – Fastjet Mozambique: What travellers need to know about the planned 2026 relaunch
(Posted 17th September 2026) Fastjet Mozambique‘s planned return to Mozambique’s domestic market has yet to materialise, with no confirmed launch date or timetable now available…. READ MORE
Emirates Skywards Doubles Your Miles
(Posted 16th September 2026) Emirates Skywards doubles the Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights The offer spans the extensive networks of both airlines and is available across all eligible cabins including Emirates’ increasingly popular Premium Economy experience, as well as Economy Class, Business Class and First Class Emirates Skywards, the award-winning […]
Who’s Speaking at AAM 2026 ?
(Posted 16th September 2026) More Experts have Joined the AAM 2026 Programme ICAO’s Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) will bring together the global community shaping the future of unmanned aviation, serving as a catalyst for regulatory, strategic, and operational progress. We are proud to welcome government officials and representatives from ICAO […]
TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines to add Nacala to its Mozambique network
(Posted 16th September 2026) Travellers heading to northern Mozambique will have a new international flight option from late October 2026, with Ethiopian Airlines planning to launch a three-times-weekly service between Addis Ababa and Nacala…. READ MORE
Qatar Airways signs MoU with Kenya Tourism
(Posted 16th September 2026) Qatar Airways concluded the second day of ATM2026 with six Memoranda of Understanding signed with key tourism boards, advancing strategic partnerships and strengthening global tourism ties. Kenya, notably the only African Country, was among the sic, the others being Maldives, Jordan, Sri Lanka and Newport Beach / California. […]
Meet the four winners of the TBCSA Youth-Led Tourism Initiatives Competition 2026.
(Posted 16th September 2026) The competition recognises young people already leading or actively contributing to tourism initiatives in South Africa, providing them with complimentary access to the 2026 TBCSA Tourism Leadership Conference and an opportunity to engage with the wider tourism industry. Sandile Popi, Founder & Director of Tokende Africa, is developing […]
Elephant culling debate is about governance, not activism
(Posted 16th September 2026)) Courtesy of African Elephant News Piet Nel & Wiseman Ndlovu, Daily Maverick (South Africa), September 14, 2026 Few words in conservation evoke stronger emotions than culling. The reaction intensifies further when the term “hunting trophy” is added. The very mention of it is enough to ignite public outrage, mobilise […]
The women deploying drones and data to protect Africa’s wildlife
(Posted 16th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Holly Budge, Independent (U.K), September 15, 2026 Did you know elephants are scared of bees? Seriously. The largest land animal on Earth can be deterred by one of the smallest. Across Africa, conservationists are using beehives to stop elephants from raiding crops, thereby helping farmers and […]
UPDF helicopter to support elephant relocation in Kitgum
(Posted 16th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Christopher Nyeko, New Vision (Uganda), September 14, 2026 The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has deployed a helicopter in Kitgum District to support the ongoing “Save Corridor” operation, coordinated by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to relocate stray elephants that have invaded […]
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 […]
