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AeroTrail Africa | W39 Finance & Infrastructure Trails

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech   The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised ?10.8 billion (approximately US$7.1 million) in counterpart funding towards establishing a regional air shuttle, advancing the proposed North_East_Airline. The announcement by Borno State Governor and Forum Chairman Babagana Zulum came during the Forum’s […]

People, Technology, and Standards Together will Drive Safety Improvements

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the need for stronger integration of people, technology, and global standards to deliver the next advances in aviation safety. “Aviation is safer today than it was a decade ago. In that timeframe, fatal accident rates have improved from one accident per […]

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places firm order for A350-900 and A321neo Airbus aircraft

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, has signed a firm order for 10 latest-generation Airbus aircraft. The order includes four A350-900 widebody and six A321neo single-aisle aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernisation strategy and its ambition to expand its international network. […]

Did you know that Uganda has a National Bamboo Strategy?

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of Bamboo Uganda / LinkedIn www.bamboo-uganda.com   Not some of the regulators. Not the market. Not academia. Not local Engineering schools. For too long, nobody was talking about bamboo even though the Ministry of Water and Environment has championed this wonderful plant. That’s not just a communication gap. […]

Africa’s tourism growth is also creating millions of livelihoods across the continent

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Tourism-supported employment in Africa is forecast to reach 31.5 million jobs in 2026, up from 30.2 million in 2025. But the impact reaches far beyond tourism itself. Events and experiences activate entire ecosystems from hospitality and transport to production teams, creatives, local suppliers, and countless other services. As […]

ICAO Webinar: Beyond Human Error: Rethinking Human Factors

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Watch Live! Human Factors is a term familiar to everyone in aviation, yet its full potential is often largely untapped.Too often, it may be viewed only through the lens of error, investigation, and post-event analysis. But what if human factors could be used proactively to design safer, more […]

Ethiopian Airlines ups Entebbe flights to 35 per week

  (Posted 08th October 2026)       Ethiopian Airlines has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Entebbe, Uganda (EBB) by adding five additional weekly flights, bringing its total service up to 35 flights per week starting 02nd of December.   Details regarding the expansion include: Route: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) […]

Kenya Railways offers free commuter train rides

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Kenya Railways has announced free train tickets for members of the public as part of an initiative targeting commuters during this year’s Customer Service Week celebrations. In a statement on Tuesday, October 6, Kenya Railways said it had partnered with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to offer the […]

F1 Set to Return to Africa With 2030 Rwanda Grand Prix

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Formula 1 is poised to return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with a new grand prix in Rwanda targeted for the 2030 calendar, according to multiple paddock sources cited by RacingNews365. An agreement has reportedly been struck, with an official announcement expected later this year […]

The Africa Tourism Awards name the nominees for Tourism Board of the Year 2026

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     They shape destinations. They tell Africa’s story to the world. They create the visibility that turns places into experiences. Meet the nominees for Tourism Board of the Year at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026. Bénin Tourisme | Egyptian Tourism Authority | Kenya Tourism Board | Mauritius Tourism Promotion […]

WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards – Entries are now open

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Winning a Responsible Tourism Award isn’t a participation trophy, it’s a benchmark.   Since 2004, an independent panel chaired by Prof. Harold Goodwin, founder of ICRT Global, has judged entries against real, measurable impact, not intentions. That’s what makes recognition here carry weight with buyers, investors, and partners. […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President, Global Sales

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Sales. Based in Atlanta, Harwood will lead IHG’s Global Sales organization, driving strategy, performance and customer engagement across the company’s global sales segments and […]

Ten Years After CORSIA, Governments Must Strengthen the Global Framework for Aviation Emissions

  (Posted 07th October 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked the tenth anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly resolution to establish the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with a call to governments to reinforce the foundations of this landmark step in aviation’s decarbonization. Adopted at […]

Registration is Now Open | GISS 2027

  (Posted 07th October 2026)     Registration is Now Open! Advancing implementation. Turning priorities into action. In 2027, the global aviation community comes together in Luanda, Angola, for the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), generously hosted by the Ministry of Transport of Angola.     What will it take to move aviation implementation […]

Ebola makes its way from Congo into Kenya – Ministry of Health confirms

  (Posted 06th October 2026)       In a hammer blow to Kenya’s tourism industry has the Ministry of Health just confirmed that the country has suffered its first Ebola case. Presently the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo is ongoing in Nairobi and has in fact been opened only earlier this morning. According to […]

AeroTrail Africa: Week 39 | 2026 Aviation Trails

  (Posted 06th October 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited)   Our latest Africa aviation trails are out, capturing another eventful week across the continent’s aviation and air transport landscape. From new routes and fleet additions to regulatory milestones, infrastructure investments and strategic partnerships, here are some of the key trails […]

Tanzania enhances protective measures to communities against destructive jumbos

  (Posted 06th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Daily News (Tanzania), October 5, 2026 THE Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and  Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has said the government will continue implementing various measures to strengthen the protection of communities from elephants and prevent the animals from posing a threat to lives and destroying […]

Kwetu Nairobi named as a 2026 Go Hilton Goldies winner

  (Posted 06th October 2026)     The Kwetu Nairobi – Curio Collection by Hilton was just named a 2026 Go Hilton Goldies winner for Best Hotel Stay For Exceptional Service. There’s something special about being recognised by the very people who know hospitality best, fellow Hilton Team Members. This award celebrates the experiences created […]

Hemingways Nairobi joins Leading Hotels of the World

  (Posted 06th October 2026)     Hemingways Nairobi has officially joined The Leading Hotels of the World, one of the world’s most prestigious collections of independent luxury hotels. The significance of this achievement is perhaps best put into perspective: – The only Leading Hotels of the World property in Kenya – Only the 4th […]

ATTA restructures towards becoming an even more focused platform to promote Africa

  (Posted 06th October 2026)     An update from ATTA®: We’re bringing our membership and events operations together under one ATTA® brand and not-for-profit organisation. For our members, this means a closer connection between being part of ATTA® and the opportunities to meet buyers, build relationships and grow their businesses through our events. Virginia […]

Kenya Tourism Awards names Bhupendra Kumar to the Advisory Board

  (Posted 06th October 2026)     The Kenya Tourism Awards (KTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bhupendra Kumar to the KTA Advisory Board. Mr. Kumar is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel management and developments across East Africa and international hospitality brands. He currently serves as Regional Director […]