Are you coming to WTM Africa 2027?
(Posted 11th November 2026) Join thousands of travel and tourism professionals, buyers, media, innovators and industry leaders for three days of networking, insight-sharing and business opportunities that shape the future of African travel. Visitor registration is now LIVE! Secure your place today and be part of Africa’s travel and tourism event. Register […]
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON! | AFRAA 58th AGA – Your Guide to Flights, Hotels & Visas
(Posted 11th November 2026) The countdown to Africa’s premier aviation gathering is underway! In just 11 days, the African aviation community will meet in Libreville, Gabon, for the 58th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA). Guided by the theme “African Aviation 2030: The Industry We Need to Build,” this year’s […]
One killed, two injured in elephant attack in Tharaka Nithi
(Posted 11th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News KBC (Kenya), November 10, 2026 The elephants, believed to have strayed from Meru National Park, attacked the victims in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the area. Tharaka Nithi County KWS Warden Caleb Mumanyi has cautioned residents against approaching […]
Elephant Disturbances Reshape Butterfly Communities Across Kenya Coastal Forest Habitats
(Posted 11th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bioengineer (UK), November 9, 2026 A field survey conducted in the Arabuko Sokoke coastal forest of southern Kenya has demonstrated that megaherbivore disturbance and past human land use exert divergent influences on butterfly community composition and species diversity. Investigating how natural and anthropogenic disturbances […]
Kenya – Powering tourism with renewable energy
(Posted 11th November 2026) As COP31 is unfolding in Antalya, the focus is once again on turning climate commitments into practical action. Kenya offers an encouraging example of how the energy transition and tourism development can go hand in hand. The country’s progress in renewable energy is particularly striking: 81.13% of Kenya’s electricity […]
Missed the webinar? Watch Beyond Human Error on ICAO TV
(Posted 11th November 2026) Missed the webinar? Catch up on ICAO TV. How can Human Factors contribute to safer, more resilient aviation operations? In the webinar, Beyond Human Error: Reframing Human Factors as an Intelligence Tool, aviation professionals examined how organizational conditions, system design and human performance interact to influence operational outcomes. […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Matyholweni Gate payment disruption
(Posted 11th November 2026) Visitors entering the Addo Elephant National Park through Matyholweni Gate should be aware of a temporary payment disruption. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the speedpoint machines at Matyholweni Rest Camp are currently offline…. READ MORE
Lufthansa takes delivery of its first A350-1000 and 700th Airbus aircraft
(Posted 11th November 2026) Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 aircraft, marking a historic moment as this aircraft also represents the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered across the entire Lufthansa Group. The widebody jet carries a commemorative livery honoring “100 years of Lufthansa.” The A350-1000 will feature the newest Lufthansa ‘Allegris’ […]
TPConnects Welcomes Airlink to Iris Platform, Strengthening African Carrier Network with Full NDC Capabilities
(Posted 11th November 2026) TPConnects Technologies has announced the integration of Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier full-service regional airline, onto its Iris aggregator platform. Travel sellers can now access Airlink’s extensive regional network through Iris, joining TPConnects’ growing portfolio of 65+ connected airlines across NDC, LCC, and GDS content on a single, unified platform. […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town restaurants climb in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 rankings
(Posted 11th November 2026) Cape Town has once again attracted international attention for its culinary scene, with three restaurants featuring in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings. La Colombe secured 35th place in the main Top 50 list, while FYN and Salsify at the Roundhouse appeared in the extended 51–100 ranking, […]
Emirates Expands Premium Economy and Winter Travel
(Posted 11th November 2026) Premium Economy now available on flights to 31 of Emirates’ 41 European destinations Additional flights through Dubai to winter sun destinations like Cape Town, Phuket, Hanoi and Manila Through partner airlines, Emirates connects European travellers to hundreds more eastbound cities beyond its own network Emirates is giving travellers […]
Where the Delta Breathes: Kanana Nyana Welcomes Its First Guests
(Posted 10th November 2026) Ker & Downey Botswana’s new four-suite camp is now open, offering an intimate retreat overlooking the waterways and floodplains of the Okavango Delta. Elephants move along the distant tree line. A mokoro slips through the reeds. Across the floodplain, the changing light gives the water a different character […]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in December: Weather, water levels and travel tips
(Posted 10th November 2026) December is the beginning of the summer rainy season at Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Temperatures remain high, thunderstorms become increasingly common and the surrounding landscape gradually turns green…. READ MORE
Kruger Shalati named as Safari Lodge of the Year at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026
(Posted 10th November 2026) Serving as a platform dedicated to elevating African tourism, hospitality and conservation leadership, the Africa Tourism Awards combine expert panel evaluations, peer assessments, and public voting to showcase Africa’s leading hospitality brands. As the only Two MICHELIN Key hotel situated directly inside Kruger National Park, a distinction it […]
Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic
(Posted 10th November 2026) Register Now Artificial intelligence is emerging as the next natural step in the evolution of air traffic management (ATM). This webinar will explore how AI can be integrated into safety-critical ATM systems. Further, it will discuss how INDRA, drawing on decades of engineering and operational experience, can support […]
Pergamon Hospitality appoints Steve Chumba as new Group General Manager
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Pergamon Hospitality Group has appointed Mr. Steve Chumba as Group General Manager. Chumba will oversee The Kasa – Malindi on Kenya’s coast, as well as Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant and Cafe and Cafe Amka in Nairobi. The group’s portfolio covers luxury coastal accommodation, sea-to-table dining and a coffee concept. […]
Uganda’s Ruparelia Group set to open new island resort
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Ruparelia Group – owners and operators of some of Uganda’s leading hotels such as the Speke Resort and Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo – has announced the upcoming opening of Paradise Island Resort on 01st of December 2026. The new resort is set on a private 19-acre island on Lake […]
10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge shared a video
(Posted 10th November 2026) 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge shared a video November 9 at 3:32?PM View video
Join the airports already attending AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 10th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Already attending Join these airports in London Representatives from airports, airport operators and aviation authorities around the world are coming to AI in Airports. Join them for practical conversations on where AI is creating operational, commercial and strategic value. […]
Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas breaks world distance record
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra-Long Range) has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest flight by distance by a commercial airliner. The record was based on aircraft data independently validated by the International Aeronautical Federation and flightradar24. The Airbus-operated flight, with call-sign AIB35LR, departed Melbourne, Australia at […]
Coquille Bonheur Receives Emirates Holidays’ Partnership Excellence Award 2026 at WTM London
(Posted 10th November 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Joey Nicles The news was announced as the World Travel Market (WTM) opened in London. Attending the event at ExCeL London with his daughter Aurélie, Christian Lefèvre, founder and Managing Director of Coquille Bonheur, had good reason to celebrate. The Mauritian destination management company (DMC) […]
KREOL Magazine, a voice for the Creole People of the World
(Posted 09th November 2026) A people remain united through their culture and international relations. The Creole Islands across the world know that the true strength of their island nations lies in their people, their heritage and their ability to build friendships beyond its borders. The International KREOL Magazine, a publication rooted in Seychelles, […]
Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the Africa Tourism Board – RIP
(Posted 09th November 2026) It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Hon. Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the African Tourism Board. I had the privilege of knowing him professionally for some years. I will remember how deeply he believed in Africa’s tourism potential and how hard he worked to […]
Eight years of research unravel the story of Knysna’s elephants
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Kamogelo Magolo, The Citizen (South Africa), November 5, 2026 A Kempton Park teacher has turned a childhood fascination with the Knysna elephants into a published book after eight years of research on the forest giants’ history. Ryno Joubert was born and raised in Kempton […]
Man arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.4 million in Kitui / Kenya
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), November 6, 2026 A 58-year-old man was arrested in Kitui County after he was allegedly found attempting to sell four pieces of elephant tusks and a warthog tooth valued at approximately Ksh2.4 million. The suspect was arrested during an […]
Elephant conservation: The story of a bull who crossed countries
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mariana Balt, SA People (South Africa), November 7, 2026 His extraordinary journey has given elephant conservation a remarkable new talking point. A young African elephant called Z16 travelled nearly 12 000 kilometres across southern Africa. His journey took him through four countries and six […]
How Kidepo’s wildlife keeps East Acholi locals sleepless
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tobbias Jolly Owiny, Daily Monitor (Uganda), November 7, 2026 The recent spate of wildlife attacks and devastation in East Acholi occasioned by wild animals from Kidepo Valley National Game Park has left locals and leaders with more questions than answers. In October 2026 alone, […]
ICAO talks result in strengthened cooperation among Middle Eastern States on aviation issues
(Posted 09th November 2026) Outcomes of meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation will enhance the resilience and safety of air transport in the region A new framework designed to strengthen coordination among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East has emerged from the Eighth Meeting of Directors General of Civil […]
President Museveni appoints a number of new Permanent Secretaries
(Posted 09th November 2026) Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries for a range of government ministries, including the important Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others. Details are listed below for the ease of […]
Uganda’s Kush Air buys two CRJ900’s from RwandAir
(Posted 09th November 2026) Kush Air mainly operates within and from South Sudan from their base at Juba International Airport but has a sister company registered in Uganda. Key Details of the Acquisition The Aircraft: Two Mitsubishi, formerly Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets originally delivered to RwandAir in 2012. Transition: RwandAir withdrew […]