TravelComments.com – Mozambique temporarily suspends new pre-travel registration requirement for visa-exempt travellers
(Posted 21st Mat 2025) The Mozambican National Migration Service (SENAMI) announced on 16 May 2025 that the newly introduced requirement for travellers from select visa-exempt countries to submit travel information at least 48 hours before entering Mozambique has been temporarily suspended. This suspension comes as a result of… READ MORE
Dr. Alain St.Ange joins Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi at a High-Level Forum on Economic Development in Tunisia
(Posted 20th May 2025) Dr. Alain St.Ange, a prominent political figure and presidential candidate for the Republic of Seychelles and one of the globally most respected tourism gurus, is currently in Tunisia to take part in a high-level strategic forum led by the private sector and aimed at promoting economic development across […]
African Elephant News
(Posted 20th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and various authors mentioned below When the last elephant falls, humanity falls too Jayne Rose Gacheri, The Standard, May 18, 2025 Standing at Nairobi National Park, where ivory once burned in defiance of poaching, Prof Erustus Kanga, Director General of the Kenya […]
Gen Z is rewriting the events rulebook – RX Africa shares how to keep up
(Posted 20th May 2025) Gen Z, the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce, often gets a bad rap. They’ve been called everything from ‘work-shy’ to ‘unreliable’ and ‘intolerant of outdated policies’. In reality, they’re shaking things up more than any generation before them: prioritising job satisfaction, fair remuneration, work-life balance, and mental wellbeing. And […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 20th May 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 16 May 2025, the eThekwini Municipality, which includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns, has provided an update on the status of its beaches and swimming pools, ensuring visitors are […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 20, 2025
(Posted 20th May 2025) Introduction. The 37th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) was successfully held from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, with Kenya Airways serving as the official host airline. This milestone event marked the first time […]
New AfBAA leadership shares plans to revitalize African Business Aviation organization at EBACE 2025
(Posted 19th May 2025) New AfBAA leadership shares plans to revitalize African Business Aviation organization at EBACE 2025. Following hard on the heels of the confirmation of the new African Business Aviation Association, AfBAA leadership team, which confirmed Dawit Lemma as Chairperson and Craig Middleton as Vice Chair, the executives have confirmed […]
Qatar Airways Group Announces Strongest Financial Results in its History
(Posted 19th May 2025) Renewed ‘Qatar Airways 2.0’ strategy credited with driving record-breaking performance Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history. Profits for the Group, which includes cargo, catering and Qatar Duty Free, reached QAR7.85bn (US$2.15bn) in the 24/25 fiscal year – an increase of […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways (SAA) unveils new domestic and regional routes amid expansion plans
(Posted 19th May 2025) South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of several new domestic and regional routes as part of its strategic growth plan. Speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, SAA’s Interim Chief Commercial Officer, Tebogo Tsimane, revealed the airline’s plans to strengthen its network and reestablish its position as a key player in the […]
Kenya’s Aviation Sector in 2024: Key Insights from the KNBS Economic Survey 2025
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The recently published Economic Survey 2025 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) provides an authoritative and detailed overview of Kenya’s economic landscape, with the aviation sector emerging as a pivotal driver of growth, connectivity, and […]
Stray elephant kills schoolboy in Kanungu, fueling calls for more protection
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Robert Muhereza, Monitor A 15-year-old boy was killed on Friday morning by a stray elephant that had wandered out of Queen Elizabeth National Park into a village in Uganda’s southwestern Kanungu District, the second such fatality this year. The victim, Clinton […]
GE Aerospace and Ethiopian Airlines sign engine deal ahead of new aircraft orders
(Posted 19th May 2025) • GEnx-1B engines chosen for upcoming 787-9 order; reaffirms previous GE9X order for eight 777-9s Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s. This deal increases Ethiopian Airlines’ GEnx-powered fleet from 19 […]
African Parks: Rhino Rewild – One Year On
(Posted 17th May 2025) Exactly one year ago, the first southern white rhino began their journey from captivity to the wild – leaving behind the former breeding project and stepping into a new future. It was a defining moment in Rhino Rewild – a bold conservation initiative to return 2,000 rhino to well-managed protected […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Mopani Rest Camp closes temporarily for controlled burns
(Posted 17th May 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a temporary closure of Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park from… READ MORE
Enugu State Government plans N30billion for tourism projects
(Posted 17th May 2025) L:R: Enugu State Culture and Tourism Commissioner, Dame Ugochi Madueke; Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mba; Tourism Consultant, Amb. Ikechi Uko; Former Mrs.Tourism United Nations, Ebele Enemchukwu The first zipline in Nigeria and the longest Canopy Walkway in Africa will soon be unveiled in Enugu State. The […]
TravelComments.com – From bush to beach: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife launches new adventure route in KwaZulu-Natal
(Posted 17th May 2025) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has launched the new “Beach2Bush” adventure route. It connects the vibrant Indian Ocean coastline of… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops announce adjusted hours for May stocktaking!
(Posted 16th May 2025) The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park management (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the operating hours of all shops in the National Park on select dates in May 2025 due to monthly stocktaking. On 22 May 2025,… READ MORE
Proximity to homes fueling man, jumbos conflict — study
(Posted 16th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star, May 14, 2025 The flare-ups of conflicts between man and jumbos are a result of crops and settlements being close, a new study now suggests. Approximately 70 per cent of Kenya’s wildlife resides outside protected areas. Land conversion […]
AFRICA TOURISM PRIVATE SECTOR ALLIANCE PARTNERS THE AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT 2025
(Posted 16th May 2025) The Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA) is proud to collaborate with esteemed partners to host the transformative 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit. Set to unfold in Midrand, Johannesburg, from 24 to 27 June 2025, this Summit, supported by South African Tourism, aims to empower […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: New Codes of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve
(Posted 16th May 2025) The City of Cape Town has announced the implementation of new codes of conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) starting from 01 July 2025, with gate limits coming into effect on 12 August 2025. These measures aim to ensure public safety, optimize the visitor experience, and integrate various recreational activities while […]
Radisson Hotel Group leads hospitality growth in Africa with the most hotel openings
(Posted 16th May 2025) With 11 hotel signings and 7 openings over the last 15 months totaling over 2,000 signed and 1,500 opened rooms, 1,000 through conversions, the Group has strengthened its position as the leading hotel company in Africa Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) continues to solidify its leadership in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal has got a new Nature Reserve
(Posted 16th May 2025) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has announced a major milestone in its efforts to protect endangered wildlife. The formal declaration of the… READ MORE
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 15th May 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS How DLA Piper’s GenAI-Backed Legal Training Simulator Works Artificial Lawyer Global law firm DLA Piper is expanding the reach of its genAI-supported training programme, which it describes as like a ‘legal flight simulator’ – albeit that human experts still play a key role. […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ranked among Top 25 must-see gardens worldwide!
(Posted 15th May 2025) The New York Times has unveiled its latest T25 series, a collection of “The 25 Gardens You Must See” worldwide, and Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has proudly secured the 9th spot. This prestigious list, curated by six expert horticulturists, highlights the most breathtaking and diverse […]
Join the Movement By Registering for AYTIS 2025 in Johannesburg
(Posted 15th May 2025) About The Summit The Summit is established to nurture African youth, start-ups, small enterprises and accelerator initiative to pursue opportunities across the global tourism ecosystem to become industry change-makers and future industry leaders. The key focus areas will include but not limited to youth entrepreneurship, and students’ immersion […]
President Hakainde Hichilema to open the 4th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Zambia sponsored by Hatch
(Posted 15th May 2025) The 4th Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place in Lusaka from September 29-30, 2025. President Hakainde Hichilema is set to open the two-day program on September 29th at the InterContinental Lusaka during the Official Opening Ceremony, underscoring the country’s commitment to Canadian and international trade and investment and […]
IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap
(Posted 15th May 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Table View beachfront revitalization project resumes – What to expect?
(Posted 15th May 2025) The City of Cape Town has officially resumed its large-scale rehabilitation and revitalization project along the Table View beachfront, a key tourist hotspot on the Atlantic coastline. The project, which was paused in November 2024, is now back on track. Spanning a three-kilometre stretch from Dolphin Beach to Bokkomsbaai, the redevelopment includes the… READ MORE […]
Qatar Airways signs historic deals for aircraft and engines
(Posted 14th May 2025) Boeing Agreement is up to 210 aircraft; 130 787 Dreamliners setting the record as the largest Dreamliner order, and 30 777-9 aircraft, plus 50 option Boeing 787 and 777-9 Aircraft GE Aerospace Agreement for?more than 400 GE9X and GEnx engines? Deals announced during President Trump’s visit withHis Highness Sheikh […]
Mystery still shrouds case of the lady tourist killed by wildlife in Kruger Park
(Posted 14th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mystery still shrouds the case of an elderly tourist who died in the Kruger National Park of South Africa. While reports are saying she was trampled by elephants as she took a stroll outside her camp. People question how the deceased simply […]
