TravelComments.com – Two Southern African sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List: Maputo National Park (Mozambique) & Mount Mulanje (Malawi)
(Posted 16th July 2025) During its 47th session in Paris, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has added two new sites in Southern Africa to the prestigious World Heritage List: Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape in Malawi. This recognition marks a significant milestone for both countries and underscores the region’s outstanding natural and cultural heritage…. READ MORE
UAE-HEADQUARTERED GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REPORTS CONTINUED GROWTH IN H1 2025 AS Q2 MOMENTUM SUPPORTS POSITIVE TRENDS
(Posted 16th July 2025) 2025 destination hotspots – UAE, followed by Thailand, Spain, Singapore, and Italy H1 total hotel revenues up 17% year-on-year to $1.5 billion, buoyed by 18% hike in Q2 International stays dominate at 70% of room revenue and grow 21% year-on-year US remains the top feeder market for international stays […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink launches second daily flight between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay to boost connectivity and tourism!
(Posted 15th July 2026) South African regional carrier Airlink has expanded its route network with the introduction of a second daily flight between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. The additional service, which commenced on 04 July 2025, now offers travellers increased flexibility and improved connectivity between South Africa and Namibia’s west coast. The […]
THE 2025 AFRICA BUSINESS TOURISM AND MICE MASTERCLASS TO CULTIVATE A THRIVING MICE INDUSTRY ACROSS AFRICA
(Posted 15th July 2025) Africa Tourism Partners is once again calling upon all tourism stakeholders to gather in Johannesburg for the 8 th and 2025 edition of the Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass. The MICE Masterclass is scheduled for Wednesday 27 and 28 August 2025 at BDO Offices, Wanderers Office Park, […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary shop hours in July 2025 due to stocktaking!
(Posted 15th July 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the shop operating hours within Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on selected dates in July 2025, due to routine monthly stocktaking. On 24 July 2025, the shop at… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town ranked World’s Best in AirHelp Score 2025!
(Posted 15th July 2025) AirHelp, a travel tech company tackling flight disruptions, has just released its annual AirHelp Score 2025, ranking the world’s top-performing airports. The ranking evaluated 250 airports across 68 countries using a comprehensive methodology based on on-time performance (60%), customer service and airport experience (20%), and shop and restaurant ratings […]
TravelComments.com – Two male lions relocated to Addo Elephant National Park to strengthen genetic diversity!
(Posted 15th July 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has successfully introduced two male lions into Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The pair, estimated to be around seven years old, were relocated from the Twee Rivieren section of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and released into their new environment on 10 July 2025, following a period […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 28, 2025
(Posted 15th July 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. ACI World – Airports Council International has voiced strong opposition to a proposed international tax on premium air passengers, backed by countries including France, Kenya, and Barbados ahead of COP30. ACI argues the levy would undermine […]
Kenya Airways announces the return to service of one of three grounded B787’s
(Posted 14th July 2025) Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of three grounded B787’s – due to supply chain challenges in engine overhauls – will return to service on 22nd July 2025, i.e. in one week’s time. The remaining two grounded aircraft are due to return to service in September and December this […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named World’s Best City 2025!
(Posted 14th July 2025) Cape Town has once again claimed global recognition as it was officially named the Best City in the World by readers of The Telegraph in the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards. Known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and world-class hospitality, the South African city has long been a favourite among international […]
Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime
(Posted 14th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Environews Nigeria (Nigeria), July 11, 2025 In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its commitment to elephant conservation and the fight against wildlife trafficking, with the formal validation at a two-day workshop in Ouagadougou of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for […]
Elephant boom in southern Africa sparks conservation wins – and human-wildlife tensions
(Posted 14th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gift Msipa, Modern Ghana (Ghana), July 2025 Southern Africa’s booming elephant population – now over 230,000 – marks a global conservation success, but it’s also fueling rising human-wildlife conflict across the region. Zimbabwe, at the center of this growth, is struggling to balance […]
Qatar Airways’ Launches Privilege Club Pro: A Loyalty Subscription Programme that Accelerates the Path to Rewards
(Posted 14th July 2025) Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to seamlessly collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. This marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has introduced a subscription that allows members to collect status points, setting a […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: DR212 between Aussenkehr Rosh Pinah reopened!
(Posted 12th July 2025) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has announced the reopening to traffic of District Road 212 (DR212) from Aussenkehr to Rosh Pinah. The road was recently closed off due to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch new Cape Town – Hoedspruit route!
(Posted 12th July 2025) South African low-cost airline FlySafair is expanding its domestic network with the introduction of a brand-new route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit. Starting 02 October 2025, the airline will operate… READ MORE
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA, June 2025
(Posted 12th July 2025) Africa’s aviation industry remains resilient, with sustained growth in passenger traffic and enhanced operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight […]
Airlink and Turkish Airlines ink code-share agreement
(Posted 12th July 2025) Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The agreement, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, was signed at a ceremony held at Airlink’s Head Office in Johannesburg, with the […]
TravelComments.com – ACSA: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg fully operational despite e-hailing driver protest!
(Posted 11th July 2025) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that operations at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg are continuing without disruption. This follows a protest by e-hailing drivers on 10 July 2025, who temporarily halted services in response to the impounding of their vehicles and what they describe as an “unfair and overly […]
Kruger rangers risk their lives daily hunting elephant killers in dangerous bush
(Posted 11th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Palesa Matlala, Scroll Africa (South Africa) July 08, 2025 The smell of burnt elephant meat and vulture feathers hit me like a punch to the face as we reached the crime scene deep in Kruger National Park. As a young journalist from Soweto, […]
TravelComments.com – TAAG Angola Airlines to launch direct flights between Luanda and Nairobi!
(Posted 11th July 2025) TAAG Angola Airlines, the national carrier of Angola, is expanding its African footprint with the launch of a new direct route connecting Luanda (Angola) and Nairobi (Kenya). Beginning… READ MORE
Qatar Airways Leads Industry with Completion of Starlink Installation Programme for Boeing 777s, Delivering Wi-Fi Speeds of Up to 500 Mbps per Aircraft
(Posted 11th July 2025) World’s largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft now offers the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky on more global routes, free for all passengers Qatar Airways becomes the first airline in the world to fully equip and operate over 50 widebody aircraft with Starlink, and the only carrier in the […]
Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business on 1 January 2026
(Posted 11th July 2025) Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 01st of January 2026. Lars Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November 2025 to […]
New Visa Reforms Open the Door to Billions from High-Growth Markets
(Posted 11th July 2025) RX Africa, organiser of leading international trade exhibitions including World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, ILTM Africa, and FAME Week Africa, sees Minister Leon Schreiber’s announcement of the new Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES) and Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Tourism Scheme (MEETS) visa categories as a direct opportunity […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa to launch two new digital visas!
(Posted 10th July 2025) South Africa is set to introduce two new digital visa schemes aimed at boosting the country’s appeal as a destination for international film productions, major global events, and business tourism. The announcement was made by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber during the Department of Home Affairs’ budget vote in Parliament in […]
Peter Knights changed Asia’s appetite for ivory. Can he do the same for Africa?
(Posted 10th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rhett Ayers Butler, Mongabay (U.S), July 9, 2025 Few conservationists have shaped the public conversation around wildlife protection quite like Peter Knights. Best known for co-founding WildAid and helping to redefine conservation as a communications challenge as much as an ecological one, Knights […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 10th July 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Send App by Flutterwave resumes remittance transfers from Europe to Africa with enhanced features Condia After a pause, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced the return of Send App to Europe, offering Africans in the diaspora a faster, more secure, and more […]
AI-Driven Personalisation Transforms Corporate Events
(Posted 10th July 2025) Traditional networking can be painfully hit-or-miss. Think quiet, awkward gatherings where strangers sporting name badges exchange polite small talk, hoping chance encounters might spark meaningful business connections. Most don't. But artificial intelligence, best known for streamlining and automating processes, has an unexpected superpower: the ability to deliver events where […]
TravelComments.com – Traffic Alert: Roadworks impacting access to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)!
(Posted 09th July 2025) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a travel advisory regarding ongoing road maintenance along the A238 (Old N8) between Mahungra and the stream near Midway Butchery in Bloemfontein. These works are currently causing lane closures and significant traffic disruptions on one of the main access routes to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN). The road maintenance project… READ […]
Zimbabwe launches wildlife translocation programme to restore biodiversity at national park
(Posted 09th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News ZimParks Warns Of Acacia Tree Wipeout In Hwange National Park Marlven Chinembiri, Pindula (Zimbabwe), July 7, 2025 Fears are mounting that the iconic acacia tree may soon face extinction in Hwange National Park, as the remaining trees have been severely depleted by […]
How protected are protected areas? What monitoring birds tells us about park management in Togo, West Africa
(Posted 09th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Nico Arcilla & Lin-Ernni Mikégraba Kaboumba, Phys.org (U.S), July 7, 2025 Protected areas are crucial for wildlife conservation, but many are under unprecedented pressure associated with exponential human population growth in West Africa. In Togo, two national parks that previously hosted iconic African […]
