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 […]
TravelComments.com – Free access to selected Cape Town nature reserves over Heritage Day weekend
(Posted 23rd September 2026) The City of Cape Town is giving travellers and locals a good reason to get outdoors in Cape Town this Heritage Day weekend. From Thursday, 24 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026, entry to four of the city’s usually-paid nature reserves will be completely free…. READ MORE
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, […]
TravelComments.com – British Airways increases London–Cape Town flights for northern summer 2027
(Posted 23rd September 2026) British Airways will increase its London Heathrow–Cape Town service from seven to 10 flights per week during the 2027 summer season, giving travellers more flexibility when planning trips between the UK and South Africa… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Sendelingsdrift pontoon closed in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
(Posted 22nd September 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the the Sendelingsdrift Pontoon at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is temporarily closed from 21 September 2026 due to high water levels…. READ MORE
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 […]
Botswana will slaughter 25 elephants to celebrate the country’s 60th Anniversary of Independence
(Posted 22nd September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tanzania Times (Tanzania Times), September 20, 2026 Botswana will be celebrating the country’s 60th Anniversary of Independence on Wednesday, the 30th of September 2026. And somehow the government in Gaborone is planning to kill nearly 25 elephants for the Diamond Jubilee occasion. Reports […]
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: 19 of 23 beaches open for swimming
(Posted 22nd September 2026) Durban’s beaches remain partly open for swimming, but the latest municipal water-quality results show a deterioration at several locations since the previous update…. READ MORE
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Malelane Gate to close temporarily on 22 September 2026
(Posted 21st September 2026) Travellers planning to enter or leave the Kruger National Park through Malelane Gate on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 should make alternative arrangements…. READ MORE
AFRICA’S TOURISM & HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED.
(Posted 21st September 2026) Across Africa, destinations are redefining visitor experiences. Hospitality brands are raising standards. Tourism professionals are opening new markets. Innovators, investors, conservation leaders and storytellers are shaping how Africa welcomes the world — and how Africa experiences itself. It is time to recognize the people, places and businesses behind […]
The tourism landscape in Uganda is shifting
(Posted 21st September 2026) Courtesy of Arthur Mugisha / LinkedIn The days when our industry relied solely on volume and standard wildlife safaris are quickly evolving. Today, the “Explore Uganda” mandate is ushering in a new era of high-value, sustainable, and experiential travel. If you are an investor, tour operator, or hospitality […]
The Africa Tourism Awards return to the Hilton Canary Wharf London ahead on the eve of WTM 2026
(Posted 21st September 2026) A new chapter in the celebration of African tourism begins. The Balearica returns as Africa Tourism Awards 2026, bringing together the people, organisations and destinations shaping the continent’s tourism story. 1 November 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf The stage is set. Will you be there? https://africatourismawards.com/
Hunger looms in Kiryandongo as elephants ravage food gardens
(Posted 21st September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Yosam Gucwaki, New Vision (Uganda) September 20, 2026 Residents from several villages in Kicwabugingo, Kyankende, and Kigumba sub-counties in Kiryandongo district have appealed to the government to compel the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to construct an electric fence. They say the fence would deter […]
KWS rescues elephant stuck in muddy dam at Mount Kenya National Park
(Posted 21st September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Nivah Kirimi, Radio 47 (Kenya) September 18, 2026 A female elephant has been rescued after getting stuck in a muddy dam at Mount Kenya National Park. The rescue was carried out by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) veterinary […]
‘How did you come to be here?’ Study digs into origins of Zambian wildlife crime
(Posted 21st September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Alex Megerle, Mongabay (U.S.) September 20, 2026 The man in the Zambian prison recalled how he ended up there. He’d been approached by someone who had an uncle in the capital, Lusaka, who was willing to buy ivory and pangolin scales. He gave the […]
Five new CITES MIKE sites established for monitoring elephants in Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria
(Posted 21st September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), September 20, 2026 The Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Programme of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) recently added five new sites to its network. The MIKE site designated network […]
Africa’s leading airlines – as per the latest Skytrax rankings
(Posted 21sth September 2026) Africa’s aviation sector continues to expand its global footprint, driven by fleet modernizations, strategic route expansions, and enhanced passenger services across key regional hubs. According to the latest 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, these ten carriers lead the continent in passenger satisfaction and network connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines (#1), EgyptAir […]
Heritage Express Showcases Dubai’s Living Heritage at Arabian Travel Market 2026
(Posted 20th September 2026) Heritage Express concluded a prominent presence at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held from 14 to 17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, presenting its Emirati-led cultural experiences to the international travel trade from Stand ME 1150, Booth 98. A distinctive feature of the participation was the display […]
CORSIA EEU Supply is Growing but not Fast Enough
(Posted 21st September 2026) The supply of eligible emissions units (EEUs) under the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) continues to grow, but it falls well short of the 200-250 million emission units that will be needed by January 2028. Based on IATA’s air traffic forecasts, airlines are expected […]
The Africa Tourism Awards 2026 Edition – this year honouring two lifetime achievers
(Posted 321st September 2026) What Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange said about Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H Thome receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at Africa Tourism Awards 2025. There will be two Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2026. Who deserves to be honoured for their contributions to African tourism? Let us know in the comment […]