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Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band – RIP

  (Posted 24th September 2026)     Uganda’s veteran musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died last night after he was aattacked by unknown assailants in Kampala. A police statement said that Matovu, who was a key figure in the formation and growth of Afrigo Band and known well beyond Uganda’s borders, was […]

Europe just beat its first SAF mandate

  (Posted 24th September 2026)   Courtesy of Damian Mc Loughlin / LinkedIn     EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency‘s numbers: 1.1 million tons of SAF in 2025, 2.8% against a 2% obligation, delivered to 121 airports. A real result for our supply chain. The other numbers: 80% of it was used cooking […]

Africa Tourism Awards 2026

  (Posted 24th September 2026)     If you’re discovering Africa Tourism Awards for the first time, start here.   Africa Tourism Awards is a celebration of the people, organisations, destinations and innovations shaping African tourism. On 1 November 2026, the industry comes together at Hilton London Canary Wharf for an evening of recognition, connection […]

Lions in Tanzania / Here’s what’s happening

  (Posted 24th September 2026)   Courtesy of Serengeti Watch   The good news, and this is very important — Tanzania’s protected areas have become a haven for most of the world’s lion population. This last bastions for the species provides hope for the future. Estimate vary, but a recent census by the Tanzania Wildlife […]

Showcase Indian Ocean: Unlock Capital, Real Estate, Hospitality

  IPosted 24th September 2026)   The re-positioned, fourth edition of the flagship real estate summit highlights the Indian Ocean corridor as a proving ground for the world’s most recognisable luxury hospitality brands and independent operators, representing one of Africa’s most compelling investment stories   Showcase Indian Ocean, formerly the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean […]

Seychelles gets August visitor boost

  (Posted 24th September 2026)   A 14.1 percent visitor arrival increase in August, the strongest in four years, has boosted the overall arrival statistics of the Seychelles. The first half of 2026 saw numbers dwindling, largely caused by the outbreak of the Middle East war and subsequent air transport disruptions. Gulf carriers serving Mahe […]

IATA Brings World Passenger & Financial Symposium to Macao

  (Posted 23rd September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China. Under the theme “From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel,” the event will bring together leaders from across airline […]

Don’t miss your chance to be part of CNSS 2026

  (Posted 23rd September 2026)     CNSS is almost here – have you registered? Act soon to secure your place In just a few weeks, the global CNS community will come together in Kotor, Montenegro, for ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS) — if you’re planning to attend, now is […]

Africa Aviation Trails: Week 37, 2026.

  (Posted 23rd September 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited     The latest edition of AeroTrail Africa Aviation Trails is out! From new routes and regulatory developments to fleet additions, infrastructure investments, financing, agreements and strategic partnerships, we track the developments shaping Africa’s aviation industry—so you don’t have to search […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts named Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

  (Posted 23rd September 2026)   Partnership builds on IHG’s long-standing commitment to rugby around the world Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 set to be the largest edition of the tournament to date, with 24 teams competing across 52 matches in seven Host Cities.     IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s […]

World Spa Awards reveals finest spa and wellness experiences for 2026

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)     World Spa Awards has announced its 2026 winners, celebrating excellence across the global spa and wellness industry. Now in its twelfth year, the awards programme recognises the outstanding spas, wellness retreats, brands and experiences setting the benchmark for excellence in a rapidly evolving sector. Leading this year’s honours, […]

Condor confirms their Frankfurt-Seychelles service to be year-round

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   German leisure airline Condor has made its direct Frankfurt-Seychelles service year-round, ending the roughly four-month seasonal gap on a route linking the island nation with its largest tourism source market. The first flight following the seasonal break arrived at Seychelles International Airport last Saturday, September 19th, marking the start […]

Peace needs credible and responsible tourism

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)     Courtesy of Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange   Former Seychelles tourism minister and Ambassador-at-Large Alain St. Ange approaches the issue from another direction: credibility. His message warns against measuring tourism success principally through visitor volume. Tourism, he argues, can strengthen communities or gradually erode them, and economic reach […]

Why Discounting Isn’t Always the Answer to Low Demand

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. John Kangethe / LinkedIn   When demand slows, the instinct in travel is simple. Lower the price. But discounting carries a hidden cost, especially when lodges and safari suppliers start offering cheaper rates directly to consumers than the rates given to the agents and DMCs who […]

Michelin Guide recognizes Hemingways Nairobi and Hemingways Ol Seki

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   A particularly special recognition came for the  Hemingways Collection this week. For the second year running, both Hemingways Nairobi and Hemingways Ol Seki Mara have been recognised in the MICHELIN Guide Key Awards with Nairobi retaining One MICHELIN Key and Ol Seki Two MICHELIN Keys. With only seven properties […]

Uganda expects to ship oil through the new pipeline by early 2027

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   The 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline, stretching from Uganda’s oil fields in the Lake Albert basin to the Tanzanian port of Tanga on the Indian Ocean, is expected to be completed soon with oil exports anticipated to begin in early 2027. The pipeline will transport crude oil from the Tilenga and […]

TravelComments.com – Survey: FlySafair named best low-cost airline in Africa 2026!

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)     South African regional carrier FlySafair has been awarded Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the second year running, successfully defending the title it first won in 2025. Zimbabwe-based Fastjet took second place this year, swapping positions with South African domestic carrier […]

President of the ICAO Council to Address IATA Wings of Change Europe Event

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking. Onuma headlines a strong list of confirmed speakers for […]

Register Now: WTM Africa 2027 Buyer Applications Are Open

  (Posted 22nd September 2026)   Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open. Taking place from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s premier B2B travel and tourism exhibition is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel technology professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot. The 2027 edition is […]