TravelComments.com – South Africa Weather Outlook: What travellers can expect from July to November 2026
(Posted 07th July 20260 , If you’re planning a trip to South Africa over the coming months, it may be worth keeping an eye on the latest seasonal weather outlook…. READ MORE
How the air transport industry is preparing to move 10 billion passengers a year
(Posted 07th July 2026) Borders cleared in 10 seconds. Weather delays cut by 65%. Lost luggage down 90%, AI driving efficiency: SITA Impact Report 2025 documents a year of customer-led change in global travel Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: All monitored bathing beaches are open and safe
(Posted 07th July 2026) Planning a trip to Durban? There’s good news for beach lovers. The latest water quality results released by the eThekwini Municipality confirm that all regularly monitored bathing beaches across Durban currently meet South Africa’s national recreational water quality standards, making them safe for swimming, surfing and other beach activities…. READ MORE
Global harmonization through CORSIA remains essential to advance international aviation emissions policies
(Posted 07th July 2026) Multilateralism and alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization is critical to achieving global climate objectives The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is inviting closer cooperation with its Member States to maintain a globally-harmonized approach and strengthen the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), especially by […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park’s Nyathi Rest Camp to close for renovations
(Posted 07th July 3036) Travellers planning a visit to Addo Elephant National Park later this year should note that Nyathi Rest Camp will temporarily close for renovations from September 2026. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the refurbishment programme is expected to take approximately six months, during which no accommodation bookings will be accepted…. READ MORE
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AT 2026 GHA AWARDS
(Posted 07th July 2026) Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Presented during […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique Travel Update July 2026: Post-flood recovery and tourism conditions
(Posted 07th July 2026) Mozambique continues its gradual recovery following the severe flooding that affected large parts of the country during the 2025/26 rainy and cyclone season. While the peak disaster phase has passed, the situation on the ground remains uneven: some tourism regions are fully operational again, while others are still dealing with infrastructure […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week 26, 2026
(Posted 07th July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Ltd. The second half of 2026 has taken off in style! During Week 26, AeroTrail tracked seven new route launches, with five introduced by African carriers, alongside several frequency increases and future network expansion announcements—clear evidence that African aviation continues […]
Kenya vets immobilize limping bull elephant, then uncover what left him in ‘flipping pain’
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Aaron Goldstein, The Cool Down (U.S), July 5, 2026 A wildlife rescue video out of Kenya is giving viewers a rare look at what it takes to help a massive bull elephant in obvious pain. In the widely shared Instagram reel, veterinarians locate a […]
WES governor orders joint force deployment after elephant invasion destroys farms in Ibba County
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Memoscar Lasuba, EyeRadio (South Sudan), July 5, 2026 The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has ordered the deployment of a joint security force to Southern National Park following reports that elephants destroyed farms and food crops in Manikakara Payam of Ibba County. […]
Zambia Calls for Stronger African Tourism Cooperation at UN Tourism Summit
(Posted 06th July 2026) Zambia has called for stronger regional cooperation, improved connectivity and greater investment in skills development to build a more resilient and competitive tourism sector across Africa. Speaking as Chair of the 69th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of […]
Zimbabwe – the reasons travelers give for visiting the country
(Posted 06th July 2026) Leading reasons for international travel to Zimbabwe in 2025 • Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) was the single largest driver of travel to Zimbabwe in 2025, accounting for 30.8% (547,549) of all international arrivals. • The Transit Corridor: In-transit travelers represented the second-largest segment at 27.1% (481,326), reflecting […]
WHO confirms ‘isolated’ Marburg outbreak in Uganda
(Posted 06th July 2026) Taken from a WHO and related reports An outbreak of Marburg, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever, has been reported in western Uganda. The outbreak was discovered after a child died, according to Reuters, while Stat reports that two cases of Marburg were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Africa Is Expanding Its Skies Without Building Its People
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of Derek Nseko Long before the cost of flight school, before the mathematics, before the simulator checks and technical interviews, there is a simpler problem that quietly shapes thousands of futures across the continent. Most African children never even realize aviation belongs to them. For many, […]
Euroairlines enters partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe
(Posted 05th July 2026) Euroairlines had announce a new partnership with fastjet, expanding access to key destinations across Southern and Eastern Africa through their global distribution network. Through this agreement, Fastjet flights are now available through their international distribution channels and IATA Q4-291 ticketing plate, enabling travel agencies in more than 75 BSP […]
International Civil Aviation Organization convenes Extraordinary Assembly
(Posted 05th July 2026) An Extraordinary Session of the ICAO Assembly will be held from 19 to 20 November 2026 in Montréal to elect four additional Member States to the ICAO Council. Invitations to the Assembly were sent to all 193 ICAO Member States today. The election follows the entry into force of the 2016 […]
Ticket bookings showing mixed signs of demand impact from the Middle East crisis
(Posted 05th July 2026) Ticket bookings for the summer months between June and September 2026 suggest that air travel to the Middle East region is gradually recovering from the sharp decline of 63% recorded in March following the escalation of the Iran conflict on 28 February 2026. Booking trends in other regions have […]
Air Seychelles plans to return to Tel Aviv in August
(Posted 05th July 2026) Air Seychelles intends to resume their flights to Tel Aviv on the 20th of August it was learned from a source in Victoria. The flight will leave Mahe on Wednesday evening at 9.30 pm and land in Tel Aviv on Thursday at 2.50 am. The returns flight will depart […]
Registration Open: ANW 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum (CNSS)
(Posted 04th July 2026) Registration is now open! The technologies that keep aircraft connected, guided, and safely separated are evolving faster than ever. From 12–15 October 2026, join the aviation community in Kotor, Montenegro, for the ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS), hosted […]
The Middle East Aviation Playbook
(Posted 04th July 2026) After closely observing Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia, Riyadh Air, Oman Air, and Gulf Air, one pattern is clear: none are attempting to replicate each other. Two decades ago, airline competition centered on uniform metrics — fleet size, network breadth, and price leadership. Today, differentiation defines the region. […]
Africa Records World’s Highest Baggage Mishandling Rate
(Posted 04th July 2026) Baggage handling may happen behind the scenes, but for passengers, it is one of the most visible measures of airline reliability. According to SITA data Africa recorded the world’s highest baggage mishandling rate in 2025, with 12.1 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers. This is not just a baggage issue. […]
The Top 100 Travel Companies & Startups in Africa
(Posted 04th July 2026) This is the definitive map of the companies shaping the future of African travel, from established travel brands and safari operators to fast-growing startups transforming how people book, stay, move, and explore across the continent. This list spans the entire African travel ecosystem: Online Travel Agencies & Booking […]
Mombasa set to host the Regional Hospitality Leadership Summit & Expo 2026
(Posted 04th July 2026) The Countdown is On! Reserve your place today for the Regional Hospitality Leadership Summit & Expo 2026, taking place from 8th–10th July 2026! This premier industry gathering will bring together hospitality executives, tourism stakeholders, investors, suppliers, innovators, and thought leaders from across the region for three days of insightful […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa Travel Update: What the recent protests mean for visitors
(Posted 03rd July 2026) If you’ve been following international news, you may have seen reports about anti-immigration protests and rising tensions in South Africa over the past few weeks. Understandably, many travellers are now wondering whether it’s still safe to visit the country…. READ MORE
Chiefs back human-wildlife coexistence strategy
(Posted 03rd July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Herald (Zimbabwe), July 2, 2026 Traditional leaders from wildlife-infested districts have thrown their weight behind the proposed National Human-Wildlife Coexistence Strategy and said it will help reduce increasing cases of attacks on people, livestock and crops while ensuring communities continue to benefit from wildlife […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Point Funicular to close for maintenance from 20 July 2026
(Posted 03rd July 2026) If you’re planning a visit to Cape Point this winter, be aware that the iconic Flying Dutchman Funicular will be out of service for six weeks. The Motsamayi Tourism Group, which manages the visitor facilities at Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town,, has confirmed that the Flying Dutchman Funicular will close […]
Green Safaris Marks Ten Years of Growth, Conservation and Community Impact Across Zambia and Malawi
(Posted 03rd July 2026) , Ten years ago, Green Safaris began with a simple belief: that tourism should leave a place better than it found it. Today, that belief has grown into one of Southern Africa’s most distinctive safari companies. From a single pioneering lodge on the banks of the Kafue River, […]
Discover Radisson Hotel’s Real-Time AI Pricing
(Posted 03rd July 2026) The new AI-powered feature automatically detects and matches lower third-party hotel rates in real time – eliminating manual claims, screenshots, and approval processes entirely, replacing the traditional Best Online Rate Guarantee model with a fully automated, real-time solution Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered […]
Registration Closes on 20 July for ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit 2026
(Posted 03rd July 2026) Registration Closing on 20 July 2026 Taking place in Luanda, Angola from 21 to 23 July 2026, the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit will bring together global aviation stakeholders interested in advancing women’s participation across the aviation sector and fostering measurable, accountable, and sustainable action to achieve this goal. As women […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE ADDS CITY UNSCRIPTED PARTNERSHIP ENHANCING GHA DISCOVERY BENEFITS IN TIME FOR SUMMER TRAVEL
(Posted 03rd July 2026) City Unscripted personalised city tours across 15 global destinations are part of GHA DISCOVERY Experiences 20% saving on City Unscripted experiences booked via the GHA website or mobile app Members can enjoy more than 2,500 Local Offers and Experiences throughout the year, available worldwide without booking a hotel stay […]
