Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 10th April 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy The New York Times An 800-mile rail corridor stretching from Angola’s northern border to the Atlantic Ocean was former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s signature project in Africa, meant to counter Chinese influence and reshape […]
ATTA® Releases Ground-breaking Whitepaper on Africa’s Untapped Tourism Niches
(Posted 10th April 2025) The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®), the leading Pan-African tourism trade association, has released a pioneering whitepaper titled Africa’s Untapped Tourism Niches: A Blueprint for Growth – a comprehensive analysis of six emerging niche tourism sectors set to revolutionise travel across the continent. The whitepaper comes at a […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 10th April 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 07 April 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 […]
IATA Aviation Day MENA to Focus on Collaboration, Innovation and Harmonization
(Posted 10th April 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will focus on digitalization, airspace management, sustainability, modern airline retailing and future skills. The event will take place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 6-7 May 2025, hosted by Saudia. “Aviation is a […]
Africa Finance Corporation Tops US$1 Billion Revenue for First Time as Landmark Projects Unlock Growth Across the Continent
(Posted 10th April 2025) AFC’s earnings growth was driven by improved asset yields, prudent cost-of-funds management and sustained traction in advisory mandates Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its strongest financial performance to date, with total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 surpassing US$ […]
MasterClass Sessions at 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and Safety Summit, 11 – 14 May 2025
(Posted 10th April 2025) Have you registered for the AFRAA 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit yet? The Convention and Safety Summit proudly being hosted by RwandAir under the high patronage of the Government of Rwanda at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. What to […]
The 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (ABU) will be held from June 18 to 20, 2025 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
(Posted 10th April 2025) This year’s event aims to explore the challenges and opportunities offered by the evolution of digital technologies in the broadcast media sector The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) will hold its 16th General Assembly from June 18th to 20th, 2025 in Abidjan, capital of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, […]
WTM Africa 2025 opens with record participation from 96 countries, marking largest event in 11-year history
(Posted 10th April 2025) World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 officially opened earlier today with unprecedented global participation, welcoming industry professionals from a record 96 countries under the theme ‘Ignite Africa’. The event signals strong recovery and growth in African tourism, with significant increases in both buyer and exhibitor numbers. In her opening […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Instrument Flight Procedure restored at Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
(Posted 09th April 2025) The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa has announced the immediate reinstatement of the instrument approach procedure at Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane, Limpopo. This crucial flight procedure is now fully operational, enhancing air navigation safety and efficiency at the airport. The reinstatement follows… READ MORE
Political Manipulation and the Erosion of Democracy: The President’s Dangerous Game
(Posted 09th April 2025) Are the dark days of the Rene dictatorship coming back in Seychelles? While the President of the Republic of Seychelles stood before the nation and used a state-funded press conference to launch an attack on all candidates, before zeroing in on the campaign of Alain St. Ange and […]
Sharjah next for Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 09th April 2025) Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025. This new route will operate four times weekly, connecting passengers to one of the UAE’s cities, known for its rich culture and economic opportunities. The […]
Kibale Lodge named one of the best new hotels in the world by AFAR magazine
(Posted 09th April 2025) AFAR magazine has named Kibale Lodge one of the best new hotels in the world in 2025. in 1997, when Volcanoes Safaris started building the Mount Gahinga Camp on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC, the Great Lakes region was beginning to stabilise. Building an international level […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: ATNS updates navigation at key airports!
(Posted 09th April 2025) The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa, in close collaboration with the Ministerial Intervention Team (MIT) appointed by the South African Minister of Transport, has taken decisive action to ensure the safety and efficiency of the country’s airspace. Maintenance of critical Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) has been prioritised to guarantee that key […]
Hotel development booms in Africa, boosted by Egypt and Marriott
(Posted 09th April 2025) This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3% on 2024, way ahead of the single digit pipeline growth reported globally by […]
Seychelles Presidential elections candidates Alain St. Ange & Daniella Payet says they stand for “Independence for the Nation, Unity for the People”
(Posted 09th April 2025) Seychelles stands at a pivotal crossroads, and the time for real, transformative change is now. Alain St. Ange, a globally respected leader with decades of experience in tourism, governance, and business, has answered the call from both the business community and the Seychellois people to once again serve […]
TravelComments.com – LATAM Airlines Brasil and Airlink expand codeshare agreement!
(Posted 08th April 2025) LATAM Airlines Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the LATAM Airlines Group – Latin America’s largest airline – has expanded its unilateral codeshare partnership with South African regional carrier, Airlink. This enhanced agreement now includes four additional destinations for connecting flights through Johannesburg, South Africa. These new destinations are… READ MORE
Uganda’s capital city of Kampala set to conduct tourism survey
(Posted 08th April 2025) The Kampala Capital City Authority is aiming to brand Kampala as a tourism destination. This process involves engaging with both people that stay in the city and those that visit it to provide views on their experiences, perceptions, and expectations. Please spare them a few minutes to provide […]
IATA’s Contactless Travel Directory Eases Airline Access to Biometric Services
(Posted 08th April 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 14, 2025
(Posted 08th April 2025) Introduction. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the formation of the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO), an independent body established to oversee the upcoming global registry for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Operating separately from IATA, CADO will manage the SAF registry under a standardized global […]
SITA AND NEC COLLABORATE TO DRIVE GLOBAL ADOPTION OF DIGITAL IDENTITIES IN TRAVEL
(Posted 08th April 2025) SITA, the global leader in air transport technology and border management, and NEC Corporation (NEC), a global leader in biometric authentication technologies, have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital identity technology in the travel industry. Through this collaboration, NEC joins SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem, an open, interoperable […]
Qatar Airways set to expand Starlink connection to their Airbus A350 fleet
(Posted 07th April 2025) Industry-first Airbus A350 fleet-wide upgrade begins this month, further elevating Qatar Airways’ unmatched in-flight WiFi experience Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 07th April 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 01 April 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 […]
World Health Day 2025 – celebrated in Seychelles by Lalyans Nouvo Sesel
(Posted 07th April 2025) Today, on World Health Day, we join the global community in celebrating the importance of health in all its forms. As we reflect on the strides made in healthcare, it is crucial to highlight mental health, which remains overlooked nationally. Mental well-being is as essential as physical health, and […]
EVA Air orders more Airbus aircraft
(Posted 07th April 2025) Taiwan’s EVA Air has placed a firm order for six long-range A350-1000s and three single-aisle A321neo aircraft, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in March 2025. The new orders will bring EVA Air’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neo aircraft. “The new additions […]
ILTM Africa 2025 Fully Booked, Reflecting Africa’s Unstoppable Luxury Travel Boom
(Posted 06th April 2025) ILTM Africa, the continent’s premier invitation-only luxury travel event scheduled for 6-8 April 2025 at the Norval Foundation in Cape Town, is officially fully booked – a testament to the robust growth of Africa’s luxury travel sector and increasing global interest in the region’s exclusive experiences. The sold-out status […]
FINAL COUNTDOWN! AFCAC AWAYA Scholarship closes APRIL 12th for the MAY Intake.
(Posted 06th April 2025) Master in Sustainable Air Transport Management (MATSM) – In partnership with UNITAR PDF Presentation ?? https://cutt.ly/vroyR6J8 Master in Airport and Aeronautical Safety Management (MAAS) PDF Presentation ?? https://cutt.ly/troyT7qa Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management (MBAAM) PDF Presentation ?? https://cutt.ly/VroyTFjX Master in Advanced Air Mobility (MAAM) – Brand New! ( starting September 10, pre-enrollment open) PDF […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s seasonal climate forecast: What to expect from April to August 2025
(Posted 05th April 2025) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its Seasonal Climate Watch for April to August 2025. According to SAWS, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has transitioned to a neutral state and is expected to remain neutral in the coming months. However, ENSO typically has limited influence on South Africa’s winter climate, meaning its impact is expected to be […]
African Development Bank and Mozambique launch drone-based initiative to strengthen country’s disaster preparedness
(Posted 05th April 2025) The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique, a […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
(Posted 05th April 2025) IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025 List by Great Place To Work® and Fortune, coming in at No. 17. This year’s ranking underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing workplace culture and colleague benefits. […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park in May!
(Posted 04th April 2025) May marks the start of the dry season in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, making it one of the best times for an unforgettable safari experience. With mild temperatures, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, and breathtaking landscapes, May is a fantastic month to visit this Namibian gem. Here’s what you can expect […]
