Atlantic Airways orders two additional Airbus A320neo aircraft
(Posted 28th October 2026) Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft. The order supports the airline’s transition toward an all-A320neo fleet, driving operational synergies and streamlined maintenance. Atlantic Airways currently operates four A320 Family aircraft, comprising two […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming?
(Posted 28th October 2026) According to eThekwini Municipality‘s beach status update dated 22 October 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Reunion Beach is the only beach closed after recording an E. coli result of 545, above the municipality’s poor-water-quality threshold of 500…. READ MORE
Dr Chris Crist of ATL joins AI in Airports
(Posted 28th October 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Speaker announcement Dr Chris Crist Senior Deputy General Manager & Chief Information Officer Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Session overview AI in the Real World: Successes, Failures and Lessons from the World’s Busiest Airport As CIO, Chris […]
Boeing and Cranfield University Partner with Civil Aviation Authorities across West Africa
(Posted 28th October 2026) A regulatory excellence workshop in Cabo Verde this week focuses on collaboration, safety knowledge-sharing and future readiness. Boeing, Cranfield University, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) and the Civil Aviation Agency of Cabo Verde (AAC) are hosting a regulatory excellence workshop in […]
SITA strengthens its position in airline operations with agreement to acquire Flightscape
(Posted 28th October 2026) The move will accelerate SITA’s shift from connecting aviation’s systems to providing better operational decisions, helping airlines, their partners anticipate disruption and act faster. SITA has agreed to acquire Flightscape, CAE Inc.’s airline operations software business, whose solutions help airlines plan flights, manage crews, control operations, coordinate ground […]
Save the Date: ICAO Aviation Climate Week & Global Sustainable Aviation Market Place 2027
(Posted 28th October 2026) We are pleased to invite you to ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2027, and the ICAO Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) 2027, taking place consecutively from 31 May to 4 June 2027, at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. Throughout the week, participants will engage in discussions and activities supporting ICAO’s […]
Payments Cost Airlines $24.5bn in 2025
(Posted 28th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new data demonstrating the rising cost burden of payment processing. Airlines globally incurred $24.5 billion in payment costs to process $1.05 trillion in sales in 2025, a 10.4% increase in total costs versus 2023. That far exceeds the overall growth in […]
Save the Date | The 2nd African MRO Conference and Aviation Finance Forum | 04–07 April 2027 | Cairo, Egypt
(Posted 28th October 2026) Following the success of this year’s inaugural African MRO Conference, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and four leading African MRO service providers—EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING, Ethiopian MRO Services, Kenya Airways MRO, and South African Airways Technical—are pleased to announce the second edition, taking place from 04–06 April 2027 […]
KATA and TUGATA strengthen mutual ties
(Posted 28th October 2026) The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed an MoU on implementing the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Collaboration. The document describes itself as a framework for cooperation on innovation, investment, youth participation and regional integration. Key Details of the […]
Karibu Kilifair dates for 2027 confirmed
(Posted 27th October 2026) KARIBU-KILIFAIR, the biggest Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from May 27th to 30th, 2027 at Magereza Grounds, Arusha – opposite Arusha airport. The venue provides a total space of 47,000 m2. KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2027 is going host 500+ exhibitors from 15+ countries, 700+ international and East […]
Madagascar aims for more Canadian tourists
(Posted 27th October 2026) La CanCham – Chambre de Commerce et de Coopération Canada–Madagascar sera présente au Salon International Tourisme Voyages (SITV) 2026, du 30 octobre au 1er novembre à Montréal, aux côtés de plusieurs de ses membres. Une belle occasion de faire découvrir Madagascar autrement. À travers cette présence, la CanCham […]
AeroTrail Africa | Update 42, 2026
(Posted 27th October 2026) Our weekly AFRICA aviation trails are live! This week brought notable developments across route connectivity, fleet upgrades, strategic partnerships, airport infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks, among other areas shaping the continent’s aviation landscape. Here are some of the key highlights from Update 42, 2026. 1. Routes & Connectivity Trails […]
Discover EDITION’s Landmark Debut in Cape Town
(Posted 27th October 2026) Set on the V&A Waterfront, The Cape Town EDITION introduces the brand’s contemporary design, intuitive service, destination dining and a vibrant day-to-night social scene to the city Framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is defined by the interplay of nature and urban life, […]
Authorities in Uganda investigating the cutting of electric fences in Murchison Falls National Park
(Posted 27th October 2026) The Uganda Wildlife Authority, together with the Uganda Police and other security services are investigating cut fences, put up to keep wildlife from straying beyond the park boundaries. More than 5 kilometers of electric fencing was destroyed and cut, pointing to a coordinated action, likely by poachers. The location […]
The Africa Tourism Awards – Who will take the crown in 2026?
(Posted 27th October 2026) Fifty-four countries. Over 1,000 languages. Countless stories waiting to be discovered. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural diversity, where every destination offers a different experience, every tradition carries a legacy, and every journey reveals something new. And behind this richness are the people preserving our heritage, […]
Air Kenya announces schedule change for flights from Wilson to Arusha
(Posted 27th October 2026) From January 2027 will the Wilson Airport / Nairobi – Arusha / Tanzania flight move from 13:30 hrs to 10:30 hrs (all times local) and lands in Arusha at 11:30 hrs. That earlier arrival means you can connect onward the same day to Tanzania’s top safari destinations with […]
President Duma Boko says construction of new Botswana City starts in November
(Posted 27th October 2026) Courtesy of Pan African Hospitality Intelligence / LinkedIn It’s a multi-billion-pula development inside the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Special Economic Zone, led by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) with UAE-based ALBADDAD Group. What’s confirmed: ? 126 hectares ? A convention and exhibition centre, four international hotels, […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Skukuza Rest Camp Main Gate to close temporarily for repairs
(Posted 27th October 2026) Travellers visiting Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park should be aware of a temporary change to vehicle access from 02nd of November to 04th of December 2026…. READ MORE
WATO – Two nominations, one vision. A stronger future for African tourism.
(Posted 27th October 2026) WATO – Tourism Non Profit of the Year Breaking new ground, connecting destinations and putting West Africa on the global tourism map. WAEN – Responsible Tourism Initiative of the Year A pioneering WATO initiative advancing ecotourism, protecting nature and championing tourism that benefits communities. Together, they reflect […]
Strategic Architect of African Convention Bureaus Rick Taylor Joins African Collaborations Group (ACG) Advisory Board
(Posted 26th October 2026) Rick Taylor is one of Africa’s most experienced strategists in destination development and the business tourism sector African Collaborations Group (ACG) the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park Fires: Latest update for travellers
(Posted 26th October 2026) Wildfires that first broke out in Namibia’s Etosha National Park in September flared up again in October, burning a reported 3,746.18 km², or 16.3% of the park, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT)…. READ MORE
ZimParks steps up drought preparations as wildlife pressure looms
(Posted 26th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald (Zimbabwe), October 24, 2026 The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Niño-induced drought, ensuring that pumped underground water points are fully operational and closely monitoring vulnerable wildlife species ahead of the 2027 dry […]
How Reteti sanctuary is using Samburu songs to save orphaned elephants
(Posted 26th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Vincent Anguche, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 24, 2026 In the rugged, drought-prone landscapes of Northern Kenya, singing has become an unusual tool for nurturing orphaned elephants at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where traditional Samburu songs help strengthen the bond between keepers and the animals. […]
African countries seek stronger elephant corridors to curb human-wildlife conflict
(Posted 26th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Muturi Mwangi, Kenya News Agency (Kenya), October 25, 2026 African countries are stepping up efforts to protect elephant migration corridors through regional collaboration, policy reforms and community-led conservation initiatives amid growing threats of the elephant survival due to human activities. Delegates made the call […]
Essex conservationist wins BAFTA honour for elephant work
(Posted 26th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Emma Palmer, Echo News (U.K.), October 25, 2026 After poachers killed her mother, Chamilandu was a traumatised calf unlikely to survive alone. Last year, she gave birth to her second calf in the wild, surrounded by elephants rather than human carers. For Colchester-born conservationist […]
KWS kills elephant linked to fatal attack in Kitui, carcass to be incinerated
(Posted 26th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 25, 2026 Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have shot dead an elephant that reportedly killed one person in Kamaindi area, Tharaka Ward, Kitui County. The animal was killed hours after the fatal attack, following an outcry from residents who […]
Bugesera Airport City aims to transform Rwanda
(Posted 26th October 2026) Did you know that an entirely new urban development is planned around Bugesera International Airport, with ambitions to connect business, industry, transport and investment? These new developments are: Bugesera International Airport Bugesera Airport City RISE Motordrome and Rwanda’s Formula 1 New roads connecting Kigali and Bugesera Other major projects […]
The Permanent Secretary in the Ugandan Ministry of Finance has urged citizens to implement household austerity measures
(Posted 26th October 2026) Uganda’s Treasury Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged citizens to implement household austerity measures. Amidst rising global energy prices, inflation, and a weakening shilling is the Ugandan government now calling on citizens to align their personal finances with the state’s scaled-back spending. […]
The Africa Tourism Awards – a week to go
(Posted 25th October 2026) From the thunder of Victoria Falls to the beauty of Africa’s most extraordinary destinations, our continent has stories worth celebrating and experiences worth travelling across the world to witness. On 01st of November, we gather in London to honour the people, places and businesses shaping the future of […]
Why Malawi Is the Hidden Jewel of East Africa
(Posted 25th October 2026) The country is emerging as one of the finest safari destinations in the world, but its proximity to Lake Malawi adds an additional dimension. Courtesy of Malawi Tourism and Emma Gregg First published October 20, 2026 The peaceful, lesser-touristed East African nation of Malawi has been blossoming […]