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  (Posted 01st October 2026)     Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Phase 1 25 hours The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) provides a mechanism for ICAO to collect and analyse safety information from Member States and other stakeholders in order to identify and prioritize […]

Africa Tourism Awards 2026 name Hotel Group of the Year and Safari Lodge of the Year nominees

  (Posted 01st October 2026)     Across Africa, hotel groups are shaping the hospitality landscape through the properties, experiences and destinations they bring to travellers. For Hotel Group of the Year, these 10 names have been recognised among this year’s nominees: Accor, Hilton, CityBlue Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, JAZ Hotel Group, Marriott International, […]

Jambojet dumps Zanzibar flights

  (Posted 01st October 2026)   It was learned that the Nairobi-based airline – a subsidiary of Kenya Airways – stopped operating the route from Mombasa to Zanzibar during the month of September. The airline is however launching flights to Entebbe in early October, a route probably more viable compared to the Mombasa to Zanzibar […]

Xigera Safari Lodge brings first ever Michelin Keys to Botswana

  (Posted 01st October 2026)     Botswana continues to strengthen its position as a distinctive global tourism destination, celebrated for its pristine wilderness, extraordinary wildlife, rich cultural heritage and exceptional safari experiences. Adding to this international recognition, Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 MICHELIN […]

Air Passenger Demand Slips 0.8% in August

  (Posted 01st October 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% compared to August 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 0.3% year-on-year. The […]

Airbus records more A321Neo sales

  (Posted 01st October 2026)     FLYONE Armenia, the country’s largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft. The agreement was first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Yerevan on the 5th May 2026. The two A321neo aircraft, representing […]

Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation’s thoughts on WTD 2026

  (Posted 01st October 2026)     Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation joined the global tourism community last weekend in celebrating World Tourism Day 2026, observed on September 27, under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” World Tourism Day celebrated the power of tourism to connect cultures, enrich lives and create […]

Africa Tourism Awards – Nominees for Resort of the Year 2026 are now known

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   In just 39 days, the people, organisations, destinations and innovators shaping Africa’s tourism story will come together in London for an evening dedicated to recognition, celebration and connection. From the red carpet to the awards stage, from industry conversations to meaningful connections, Africa Tourism Awards 2026 is bringing the […]

Wellness Tourism – a complete guide

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   Courtesy of Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals Worldwide / LinkedIn     The Wellness Tourism Market was valued at USD 903.28 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2034, reaching nearly USD 1,688.79 Billion by 2034. Wellness tourism combines travel […]

Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in August

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to August 2025 (+5.3% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.1% compared to August 2025 (+0.1% […]

Two Crises, One Lesson: How Seychelles Learned to Keep Its Door Open

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   By Shelda Commettant, Chief Press Secretary, State House, Republic of Seychelles As the world marks Tourism Week, an island nation that lives on tourism asks whether the pandemic prepared it for conflict in the skies. In March 2026, nothing had changed on Seychelles’ beaches. The water was as clear, […]

Airbus A350F freighter successfully performs its maiden flight

  (Posted 30th September 2026)     The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew. […]

TANAPA advises on Kilimanjaro fires

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   A new fire has broken out on Mount Kilimanjaro. According to TANAPA, the fire started in the early hours of Monday, 28th of September 2026, in the Sangarini area near the Kamwanga elevation, moving toward the Shira Plateau on the western side of the mountain (around 3,800 metres above […]

Trent XWB-97 – Powering the A350F First Flight

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     As the A350F took off for the first time, the Trent XWB-97 entered a new market with millions of hours of experience already behind it. When the Airbus A350F took to the skies for the first time, it marked progress towards a new generation of widebody freighter capability. […]

Africa Tourism Awards 2026 – the first nominees are now known

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     The African hospitality landscape is home to remarkable independent properties creating distinctive experiences, setting new standards and putting their destinations on the map. For Independent Brand Hotel of the Year, these 10 hotels have been recognised for their place within Africa’s exceptional hospitality story: Al-Moudira Hotel— Egypt Citi […]

5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit 2026

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     Uganda is Kenya’s number one regional source market for visitors. 234,556 Ugandan travelers crossed into Kenya in 2025 alone, nearly a third of all African arrivals into the country. Kenya is now targeting 300,000 Ugandan visitors in 2026, and much of that growth is flowing straight to the […]

Kenyan Elephants May be Self- Medicating With Plants, Study Finds

  (Posted 29th September 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Mary Mwendwa, Talk Africa (Kenya), September 28, 2026 African elephants living on Mount Elgon in Kenya appear to seek out specific plants when they are unwell—and may even administer plant-based “medicine” to their calves, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The […]

Emirates looks at 2040 to phase out the iconic Airbus A380

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     Emirates plans to retire its Airbus A380 fleet around 2040, marking a long-term end to the airline’s operation of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier expects to continue flying the A380 as long as the aircraft remains economically and technically viable. Emirates Deputy President and Chief […]

AeroTrail – The Africa Weekly Aviation Trail is out!

  (Posted 29th September 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and Aerotrail Limited   Over the past seven days, we have trailed another busy week across routes, fleets, partnerships, infrastructure, regulations and more, capturing some of the developments shaping Africa’s aviation landscape. Here are a few highlights from Week 38: ? Routes Trail Two […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia: No reopening date for Swakopmund’s National Marine Aquarium

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     Swakopmund’s National Marine Aquarium has remained closed since October 2023, when it shut its doors because of structural damage caused by years of seawater corrosion. Although the renovation project has been included in Namibia’s multi-year development budget, physical renovation work has not yet started, and the project is […]

Today: Webinar on Future Ready Air Traffic Management

  (Posted 29th September 2026)     29 September 2026 I 8.00 – 9.00 AM EDT As air traffic management grows more complex, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) face increasing pressure from rising traffic levels, evolving regulations, and fragmented IT environments, which can slow innovation and undermine operational efficiency. In this webinar, sponsored by Indra, experts […]

Emirates Holidays, KATA Sign MoU To Grow Kenya Tourism

  (Posted 29th September 2026)   The partnership brings together Emirates Holidays’ portfolio of destinations, experiences and package holidays, with KATA’s network of more than 300 travel agencies across Kenya     Emirates Holidays  the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents […]

Airbus confirms A350F maiden flight for tomorrow, 29th of September

  (Posted 28th September 2026)     Following extensive ground tests of the world’s most advance cargo aircraft, has Airbus now put a date on the very first flight, set to take off from Toulouse. The maiden flight is scheduled for 10:20 GMT+2, with Airbus planning a livestream so aviation enthusiasts can watch the event. […]

Gallagher technology helps build elephant-proof fence

  (Posted 28th September 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Fiona Terry, Farmers Weekly (New Zealand), September 25, 2026 Building an elephant-proof fence is no easy task, but those farming in the Kilombero Valley in Tanzania needed one to protect their crops. Since their land is located on a popular route for savanna elephants […]

2 elephant tusks recovered as police apprehend person of interest in Nanyuki / Kenya

  (Posted 28th September 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Wanjira Wachira, The People Daily (Kenya), September 25, 2026 Police in Nanyuki have recovered two elephant tusks and arrested a person of interest in an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected wildlife trafficking network. The operation was conducted after investigators tracked the movement of the […]