Demand on Cape Town – USA flights up 7% this summer vs last year
(Posted 17th December 2025) United’s ups service to meet increased demand on Cape Town routes: United’s passenger bookings from Cape Town to the U.S. have increased by 7% during the South African summer holiday travel season (December 18 – January 6) compared to the same period last year. To meet the increased demand, United increased service between Cape […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park festive season: Day visitor gate quotas, fees and entry rules explained!
(Posted 17th December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that gate quotas will be enforced for day visitors to the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season to manage congestion on park roads and facilities and to ensure a safe and enjoyable visitor experience…. READ MORE
Baby elephant rescue spurs unprecedented conservation drive in Nigeria
(Posted 17th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Premium Times (Nigeria), December 15, 2025 Hours after dawn on 30 November, workers on a routine patrol at Okomu Oil Palm Company, in Edo State, noticed a figure wandering alone among the trees in Extension 1 of the plantation. At first, they thought it […]
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates New Premium Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
(Posted 17th December 2025) Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, inaugurated its new premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian unveiled the new facility today in a ceremony attended by high level government officials, the airline’s Board Chairman and board members, executive management, stakeholders, and customers. Covering a ground area […]
TravelComments.com – Orange River levels drop: SANParks updates camp access in Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park!
(Posted 17th December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an operational update for the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park following recent flooding along the Orange River. While water levels have begun to recede, several facilities remain affected, and access restrictions are still in place in parts of the park. READ MORE
Kenya Airways Board of Directors shows Allan Kilavuka the exit door
(Posted 17th December 2025) Airline Board decides not to renew contract of CEO and picks company’s COO as interim CEO while releaing the following statement: Mr. Allan Kilavuka will be exiting the Company as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer as he proceeds on terminal leave ahead of the expiry […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury lifestyle portfolio in Morocco with the signing of the first Kimpton in Marrakech
(Posted 17th December 2025) IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local high end hospitality investor and operator with over twenty years’ experience in Marrakech, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury lifestyle hotel opening in Q4 […]
Why elephant numbers are rising while buffaloes decline
(Posted 16th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Antony Gitonga, The Standard (Kenya), December 15, 2025 The number of elephants and rhinos in the country are on the rise according to the just released National Wildlife Census 2025 technical report. However, the population of buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes (ungulates), carnivores, birds […]
African Parks – One cup of tea. One conversation. A ripple of change.
(Posted 16th December 2025) In the vast, remote wilderness of Chinko, meaningful change begins with something as simple as a cup of tea. Here, local Tango teams sit with herders on the land they know best, opening conversations about grazing, safety and seasonal movements. These moments are unhurried. A shared cup creates space for […]
JETEX invests in Azzera to advance sustainable aviation initiatives
(Posted 16th December 2025) Aviation sustainability provider Azzera Inc. announces that JETEX, a global leader in private aviation, is the latest strategic investor in the digital carbon-management platform. The new investment positions the technology platform to continue evolving functionality, grow its international footprint, and deliver new client-facing offsetting tools to its users’ […]
TravelComments.com – Durban confirms all beaches safe for swimming ahead of festive season!
(Posted 16th December 2025) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that all 23 beaches along Durban’s coastline are safe for swimming as of 12 December 2025, following the latest round of coastal water quality testing. The announcement comes at a critical time, with the festive season approaching and visitor numbers expected to rise sharply across KwaZulu-Natal…. READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 50, 2025
(Posted 16th December 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech you can read every week the arguably most comprehensive aviation updates available from all over Africa. Introduction. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has achieved a major milestone with the rollout of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: SANRAL reopens Nqweba–Addo route for two-way traffic during festive season!
(Posted 16th December 2025) The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has confirmed that the key route between Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) and Addo will be open to two-way traffic from 12 December 2025 to 06 January 2026, offering welcome relief to holidaymakers travelling through the Sundays River Valley during the peak festive season…. READ MORE
With over 4000 hotel rooms Cross River is safe and Ready for the Carnival Calabar – Ekpenyong MD CRSTB
(Posted 15th December 2025) Carnival Calabar is the main draw of events in Nigeria and Cross River State but how ready is the State to host the huge crowd that usually descends on Calabar and Obudu Resort in December. CallyAir “Note that the government and people of CRS are celebrating 20 years […]
Alain St. Ange to be honoured at Clevenard 2026 in Palma de Mallorca
(Posted 15th December 2025) Alain St. Ange, the globally respected tourism leader, former Seychelles minister, and acclaimed author, will be recognised at the Clevenard Global Authors’ Recognition Ceremony & Leaders’ Business Networking Forum from 27–30 August 2026. During the event, he will receive two prestigious awards: the Global Author Award for Transformational Leadership […]
Baby elephant rescue spurs unprecedented conservation drive in Nigeria
Posted 15th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News\\ Usman Aliyu, Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), December 12, 2025 Hours after dawn on Nov. 30, 2025, workers on a routine patrol at Okomu Oil Palm Company in Edo State noticed a figure wandering alone among the trees in Extension 1 of the plantation. […]
TravelComments.com – Travel advisory: R538 closure impacts travel to and from Kruger National Park!
(Posted 15th December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the Mkhuhlu Road is currently closed following a community protest at Cork Trust, near the bridge adjacent to the cultural village and the traffic college. The closure affects traffic on the R538 and has direct implications for travellers accessing or exiting Kruger National Park via the Paul Kruger Gate…. READ […]
SAFARILINK LAUNCHES NEW NAIROBI–KISUMU–ENTEBBE SERVICE, STRENGTHENING REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
(Posted 15th December 2025) Safarilink, Kenya’s premier safari and regional airline, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced service connecting Nairobi, Kisumu, and Entebbe. This new route marks a significant milestone in Safarilink’s ongoing commitment to offering efficient, seamless, and reliable connectivity across East Africa. Designed to support both business and […]
Wildlife and communities bear the cost as Simandou rail corridor advances across Guinea
(Posted 14th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Younoussa Naby Sylla, Mongabay (U.S.) December 11, 2025 As day breaks over the green hills around the town of Bombia, the raucous cries of chimpanzees echo through the forests of the Kankouyah mountain range. Recently, the sounds of the wild have been mingled with […]
Corridors, not culls, offer solution to Southern Africa’s growing elephant population
(Posted 14th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Mongabay (U.S.), December 11, 2025 In Southern Africa overall, populations of elephants are stable, or even growing, but space for them is not. This pressure has increased human-elephant conflict and fueled calls from some for elephant culls. Z16’s epic trek underscores a […]
New wildlife census shows elephant boom, sharp decline in rare species
(Posted 14th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Willy Lusige, Citizen Digital (Kenya), December 11, 2025 A new national wildlife census conducted between June 2024 and August 2025 paints a mixed picture of conservation success and emerging threats. The population of elephants in the country has sharply increased, climbing to 41,952 elephants […]
2025 Carnival Calabar will be the Epitome of our Tourism recovery from the Covid years
(Posted 14th December 2025) A Real Trace of our Times – Gabe Onah Question 1 What makes Carnival Calabar 2025 different Remember, in 2019 carnival Calabar was at its height until Covid 19 came and shut down the whole world and the creative arts and tourism sector suffered the most. The 2025 Carnival […]
Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?
(Posted 14th December 2025) Cou8rtesy of African Elephant News Usaid Siddiqui, Al Jazeera (Qatar), December 11, 2025 Conservationists have raised the alarm about the Botswana government’s decision to increase its annual trophy-hunting quota for elephants, reigniting a debate over how the country should manage the world’s largest elephant population. Botswana has more […]
Mount Kenya 10to4 – Registration is now OPEN!
(Posted 13th December 2025) 2026 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER NOW! Mount Kenya Trust is once again EXTREMELY excited to announce that the CLASSIC 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge, once again sponsored by Tropic Air, will be taking place in the WILD landscape of our beloved mountain! Whether you’re SWIFT or […]
TravelComments.com – North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) launches cashless entry system and prepares new online booking platform!
(Posted 13th December 2025) The North West Parks & Tourism Board (NWPTB) introduced new card-only, cashless gate-takings systems at Pilanesberg National Park and Kgaswane Mountain & Nature Reserve on 01 December 2025. This upgrade forms part of the NWPTB’s broader Turnaround Strategy, aimed at strengthening and modernising the organisation’s revenue collection processes…. READ MORE
Africa Tourism Partners – Unveiling the 2026 Events Calendar
(Posted 13th December 2025) A Heartfelt Christmas Message As 2025 comes to a close, Africa Tourism Partners extends our sincere gratitude and best wishes to all stakeholders and partners. 2025 has been a remarkable year for Africa’s tourism industry, and we appreciate your contribution to its growth. As we celebrate the […]
UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education
(Posted 13th December 2025) A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the two organizations work together on a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the provision and quality of tourism education in schools globally. The collaboration will specifically focus on: Joint exploration of initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge of young tourism […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beaches update: 22 of 23 beaches safe for swimming ahead of the festive season!
(Posted 12th December 2025) Travellers planning a KwaZulu-Natal beach holiday can rely on updated water quality information for Durban’s coastline. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that 22 of the city’s 23 beaches are safe for swimming, based on coastal water quality tests conducted on 11 December 2025. With holiday travel increasing, the announcement offers straightforward guidance for visitors […]
Airbus and partners complete successful wake energy retrieval trials
(Posted 12th December 2025) Airbus in partnership with Air France, Delta Air Lines, French bee, and Virgin Atlantic, and operations partners, AirNav Ireland, DSNA, EUROCONTROL and NATS, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for Airbus’ fello’fly project. Fello’fly takes inspiration from migrating geese and showcases the power of collaboration by pairing […]
Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
(Posted 12th December 2025) Key numbers: African airlines 2025 (estimate) net profit: USD0.2 bn profit per passenger: USD1.40 net profit margin 1.1% forecast demand 2026: 6.0% for passenger traffic forecast capacity 2026: 5.7% passenger capacity Global airline industry 2025 (estimate) total revenues: USD1.008 trillion net profit USD41bn profit per passenger: USD7.90 net profit […]
