Shaping La Digue’s Future
(Posted 12th November 2026) Seychelles Minister Laporte Engages Community on Transport and Infrastructure Development Known for its picturesque beaches, traditional way of life and distinctive reliance on bicycles as a principal means of transport, La Digue Island holds a special place in Seychelles’ tourism landscape. As the island continues to develop, ensuring […]
Fastjet set for triple daily A320 flights between Harare and Johannesburg over the festive season
(Posted 12th November 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced a significant increase in flight capacity on the popular Harare to Johannesburg route. During the busy festive season, the Zimbabwean airline will operate three Airbus A320 rotations between Harare and Johannesburg. The additional flight frequencies and seats are strategically timed to accommodate […]
Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange set to travel to Madagascar on Official Mission
(Posted 12th November 2026) Following an official initiative by the Chairman of the Board of the Madagascar’s Diego Suarez Regional Tourism Office, Dr Herilaza Hugues Randrianjohany, who addressed the President of the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Dr Patrick Herminie, on 16th of August 2026, through the island’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Africa’s Elephant Man Jim Justus Nyamu keeps walking across America to raise awareness
(Posted 12th November 2026) Through my conservation journey and thousands of miles walked for elephants, one lesson stands out: Conservation is everyone’s responsibility! We must protect wildlife, safeguard our environment, stop wildlife crime, and find sustainable ways for people and nature to coexist. MY CALL TO ACTION: Let us move […]
Beat it: Den Staat farmers in South Africa use drumming and fire to deter elephants
(Posted 12th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bernard Chiguvare, Mongabay (U.S), November 10, 2026 “Last night we had a very big fight with an elephant in our tomato field,” said Joeman Moyo, a farmer at Den Staat farm in South Africa’s Limpopo region. “We used a torch … to make a […]
Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts
(Posted 12th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Valerie Volcovici, CNBC Africa (South Africa), November 10, 2026 Environmental groups worldwide are using artificial intelligence to analyze climate data, track forest fires and count endangered wildlife – embracing a technology they also warn is driving a surge in electricity demand, water use and […]
Uganda Aviation Business & Investment Forum (UGABIF EXPO 2026 set for end November
(Posted 12th November 2026) The Uganda Aviation Business & Investment Forum (UGABIF EXPO 2026) is scheduled for 26th – 27th of November 2026 at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. UGABIF 2026 is a high-level aviation business and investment platform convened by Aerospace Uganda to connect Uganda’s aviation industry with the […]
Congo DR set to invest heavily in airport infrastructure across the country
(Posted 12th November 2026) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has signed contracts with four construction companies at the end of October to rehabilitate, modernise and develop 13 airports across the country. The programme will be fully funded by the government, with the first projects expected to be completed by the end […]
Just Weeks Until AAM 2026: Register Today
(Posted 12th November 2026) Registration Open Until 20 November 2026 In just a few weeks, the global advanced air mobility community will convene at ICAO’s Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026). Senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, technology innovators, and investors will come together to examine the policies, partnerships, and innovations […]
Advance your Professional Expertise in Aerodromes
(Posted 12th November 2026) Obstacle Limitation Surface This course uses five structured modules to guide participants from the evolution of the OLS concept to obstacle evaluation and control, using an aeronautical study. It provides participants with the competencies required to comply with the updated provisions related to OLS, as outlined in Annex […]
Alina Henne on turning AI into operational value
(Posted 12th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Session spotlight Alina Henne Innovation Manager Stuttgart Airport At Stuttgart Airport, Alina is focused on finding practical ways to improve airport operations through innovation. She brings experience of testing new ideas, learning what works and ensuring […]
eSwatini Air eyes Nairobi as next destination
(Posted 11th November 2026) Eswatini Air has announced Nairobi, Kenya as its sixth destination, expanding into the high-yield East African aviation market following its successful rollout to regional hubs like Lusaka, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. The expansion was announced by the Eswatini Air General Manager and Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) […]
The Cathay Group orders 14 additional Airbus aircraft
(Posted 12th November 2026) Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 14 additional Airbus aircraft, comprising 11 A330-900s and three A321neos, marking an important next step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation and expansion plans. The 11 additional A330-900s build on the Group’s 2024 order for 30 aircraft, bringing […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming?
(Posted 12th November 2026) According to eThekwini Municipality’s beach status update dated 06 November 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Reunion Beach on the city’s southern coastline is the only beach currently closed after recording an E. coli result significantly above the municipality’s poor-water-quality threshold…. READ MORE
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. […]