The Bench rebrands Africa Hospitality Investment Forum
(Posted 04th February 2025) The Bench rebrands Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) under unified Future Hospitality Summit portfolio At AHIF 2024, over $365 million in deals were signed, further solidifying the event’s role as a catalyst for investment across the region The Bench, […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues – February 2025 – with KQ CEO and AFRAA SG
(Posted 04th February 2025) The February Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways and Chairman of the AFRAA Excecutive Committee together with Mr. Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General – AFRAA scheduled for Wednesday, 05 February at 14h00 EAT (UTC: […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Parks: Temporary closure of main communal ablution block at Shingwedzi Rest Camp!
(Posted 04th February 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the main communal ablution block at Shingwedzi Rest Camp in Kruger National Park will be temporarily closed for renovations from 01 February 2025 to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Chapman’s Peak Drive closed on Wednesdays in February 2025 for vegetation clea ring!
(Posted 04th February 2025) Cape Town’s iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive will be closed to all traffic—both motorized and non-motorized, including pedestrians and runners—on Wednesdays throughout February 2025 (05.02., 12.02., 19.02., and 26.02.), from… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 5, 2025 Highlights
(Posted 04th February 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. Kenya Airways (KQ) has successfully regained its EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 certification, three years after voluntarily surrendering the approval. This milestone reaffirms KQ’s capability to maintain and repair foreign aircraft, […]
Wetland in Addo Elephant Park, South Africa
(Posted 04th February 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News, Dirk Roux and Nancy Job, The Conversation The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and today it’s […]
AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM SUMMIT #AYTIS2025 SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED.
(Posted 04th January 2025) Africa Tourism Partners alongside the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO, TEAMS Africa and Kenya Tourism Board have successfully launched the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 (www.youthtourismsummit.com). Held on the 29 th of January 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: SANParks launches six-month R27 gate maintenance at West Coast National Park!
(Posted 04th February 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that maintenance work on the R27 gate at West Coast National Park in South Africa’s Western Cape will commence as of today (03 February 2025) for the next six months. There may be… READ MORE
From Martinique to Rodrigues: The Unforgettable Journey of Journalist Jean-Manuel Massenya
(Posted 03rd February 2025) Courtesy of (text): Laura Samoisy / (photo): Jean-Manuel Massenya Jean-Manuel Massenya, a journalist from Martinique and the director of three online media platforms – M97.TV, MadininaTV.com, and SucreTV.fr – recently set foot in the Indian Ocean for the first time, discovering Rodrigues. This exploratory trip, made possible […]
Study tracks hunting trends in Africa’s biodiverse forests
(Posted 03rd February 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Alberto Leny, People Daily Increased commercial hunting and associated depletion of large-bodied wildlife in African tropical forests, is a source of critical environmental concerns, a ground-breaking new study on wildlife hunting has revealed. The study was published on January 7 in Nature […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in March!
(Posted 02nd February 2025) March marks the tail end of the wet season in Kruger National Park, bringing lush greenery, abundant wildlife activity, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. It is a transitional month, where summer slowly gives way to autumn, leading to subtle shifts in flora and fauna behavior…. READ MORE
Travel Advisories are coming down thick and fast upon Ebola case in Uganda’s capital Kampala
(Posted 01st February 2025) Following an already challenged regional situation vis a vis the Eastern Congo war and takeover of the regional capital Goma and its international airport by M23 rebels – which immediately led to updated travel advisories from key tourist source countries – has a confirmed Ebola case in the […]
Nairobi, We’re Here! AYTIS 2025 Launch & Innovation Challenge
(Posted 01st February 2025) We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYITIS 2025) in Nairobi, Kenya! The event, held on January 29th, brought together key stakeholders, including prominent industry leaders, government executives, and media representatives, to discuss the exciting plans for […]
Air Seychelles completes IOSA recertification and also accomplishes its first ISAGO certifications
(Posted 01st February 2025) Air Seychelles has announced itssuccessful attainment of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)and the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certifications. Accredited by theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) in January 2025, theseendorsements mark a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing commitmentto safety and operational excellence. The […]
IATA Releases SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology
(Posted 01st February 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the […]
Air Kenya set to ditch scheduled services between Maasai Mara and Entebbe
(Posted 31st January 2025) Over the last few years, we have had great pleasure of connecting safari itineraries between the Maasai Mara and Uganda national parks. We have been able to showcase the immense beauty and wildlife of two diverse landscapes with one seamless connection between AirKenya Express and AeroLink Uganda. Unfortunately, the […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: What’s open as of 30 January 2025?
(Posted 31st January 2025) The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released the latest updates on the status of local beaches and swimming pools. As of 30 January 2025,… READ MORE
Discover Exclusive Opportunities with the Africa Tourism Fair – Hosted Buyer Program!
(Posted 31st January 2025) Discover Exclusive Opportunities with the Africa Tourism Fair – Hosted Buyer Program! We are excited to introduce the Africa Tourism Fair – Hosted Buyer Program, an exclusive initiative tailored for senior travel buyers like you! This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading tourism professionals, expand […]
African airlines achieve record passenger load factors in 2024
(Posted 31st January 2025) During 2024 African airlines’ annual traffic rose 13.2% in 2024 versus the prior year. capacity expanded by 9.5% achieving a 74.5% load factor driven by a 2.5 percentage point climb although this load factor was the lowest among regions, it was a record high for Africa. During December 2024 African airlines rose […]
Airlines Association of Southern Africa renewed concerns with state of South Africa’s aviation infrastructure services
(Posted 31st January 2025) The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with renewed concern and frustration the recent rash of incidents that disrupted airline operations over the summer peak travel season and throughout this month. The incidents are primarily related to the reliability of refuelling infrastructure, electrical power supply and redundancy […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town ranks among the Top 10 Digital Nomad destinations for 2025!
(Posted 31st January 2025) Cape Town in South Africa has been ranked among the Top 10 destinations for Digital Nomads in 2025 by UK-based travel company Big 7 Travel/Enjoy Travel. The ranking was based on factors such as internet speed, safety, co-working spaces, cost of living, digital nomad community, events and meet-ups, visa availability (including cost, requirements, and […]
Precision Air launches new flights to Iringa
(Posted 31st January 2025) Precision Air, Tanzania’s leading private airline, is excited to announce the launch of its new flight services to Iringa, starting 03rd of March,2025. The flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, offering convenient connections between Iringa, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, and beyond. This new route is part of […]
Bad land policies fueling human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya
(Posted 30th January 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and David M. Kigo,The Nation What you need to know: Over the years, the government has looked the other way as wildlife and forest land is hived off in ways that can only be described as land grabbing. The human-wildlife conflict in […]
African airlines saw 8.5% rise in air cargo demand in 2024 – IATA
(Posted 30th January 2025) The air cargo sector is a useful barometer of intra-regional and global trade and economic performance. Although air cargo volumes are a fraction of the tonnage carried by sea, road, river and rail, items transported by aircraft are generally high-value items (computer chips, smart phones, tablets, jewellery, documents etc.) […]
Cops arrested with Sh4.9m ivory tusks in Machakos / Kenya
(Posted 30th January 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and George Owiti, The Star Two police officers have been arrested while in possession of Sh4.9 million worth of ivory tusks in Athi River, Machakos county. The duo, according to police, was nabbed along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway within Kyumbi Township. The […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 30th January 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS COCA-COLA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SA RUGBY Coca-Cola The two iconic brands reunite with a four-year partnership that encompasses the reigning world champions, the Springboks, as well as the Springbok women, Springbok Sevens men and women, as well as the Junior Springbok teams… Read More>> […]
8th Accra Weizo set to hold in June 2025 as organisers unveil 4 Nation road-trip
(Posted 30th January 2025) The image shows a cross section of dignitaries at the 7th Accra Weizo in 2024 – courtesy of Accra Weizo The organisers of Accra Weizo West African Travel fair have announced the dates for the 8th AccraWeizo Travel Expo. According to the organisers, the 8th Edition of Accra […]
IATA Training – Only until 4 Feb: Save 20% on ALL e-learning
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South Sudan – another air accident kills 20
(Posted 29th January 2025) Image taken from social media – Radio Tamazuj A Ugandan registered Beech 1900D, 5X-RHB, MSN UE429 and first entering service in 2001, crashed earlier today while taking off from the Unity Oilfield airstrip, reportedly killing 20 of the 21 on board. The aircraft operator was named as Light Air […]
TravelComments.com – iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Renovations underway at these two jetties following rain damage!
(Posted 29th January 2025) The management of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has announced that renovations are currently taking place at the Sugarloaf Jetty and Sunset Jetty…. READ MORE
