Kenya’s Aviation Sector in 2024: Key Insights from the KNBS Economic Survey 2025
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The recently published Economic Survey 2025 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) provides an authoritative and detailed overview of Kenya’s economic landscape, with the aviation sector emerging as a pivotal driver of growth, connectivity, and […]
Stray elephant kills schoolboy in Kanungu, fueling calls for more protection
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Robert Muhereza, Monitor A 15-year-old boy was killed on Friday morning by a stray elephant that had wandered out of Queen Elizabeth National Park into a village in Uganda’s southwestern Kanungu District, the second such fatality this year. The victim, Clinton […]
GE Aerospace and Ethiopian Airlines sign engine deal ahead of new aircraft orders
(Posted 19th May 2025) • GEnx-1B engines chosen for upcoming 787-9 order; reaffirms previous GE9X order for eight 777-9s Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s. This deal increases Ethiopian Airlines’ GEnx-powered fleet from 19 […]
African Parks: Rhino Rewild – One Year On
(Posted 17th May 2025) Exactly one year ago, the first southern white rhino began their journey from captivity to the wild – leaving behind the former breeding project and stepping into a new future. It was a defining moment in Rhino Rewild – a bold conservation initiative to return 2,000 rhino to well-managed protected […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Mopani Rest Camp closes temporarily for controlled burns
(Posted 17th May 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a temporary closure of Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park from… READ MORE
Enugu State Government plans N30billion for tourism projects
(Posted 17th May 2025) L:R: Enugu State Culture and Tourism Commissioner, Dame Ugochi Madueke; Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mba; Tourism Consultant, Amb. Ikechi Uko; Former Mrs.Tourism United Nations, Ebele Enemchukwu The first zipline in Nigeria and the longest Canopy Walkway in Africa will soon be unveiled in Enugu State. The […]
TravelComments.com – From bush to beach: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife launches new adventure route in KwaZulu-Natal
(Posted 17th May 2025) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has launched the new “Beach2Bush” adventure route. It connects the vibrant Indian Ocean coastline of… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops announce adjusted hours for May stocktaking!
(Posted 16th May 2025) The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park management (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the operating hours of all shops in the National Park on select dates in May 2025 due to monthly stocktaking. On 22 May 2025,… READ MORE
Proximity to homes fueling man, jumbos conflict — study
(Posted 16th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star, May 14, 2025 The flare-ups of conflicts between man and jumbos are a result of crops and settlements being close, a new study now suggests. Approximately 70 per cent of Kenya’s wildlife resides outside protected areas. Land conversion […]
AFRICA TOURISM PRIVATE SECTOR ALLIANCE PARTNERS THE AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT 2025
(Posted 16th May 2025) The Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA) is proud to collaborate with esteemed partners to host the transformative 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit. Set to unfold in Midrand, Johannesburg, from 24 to 27 June 2025, this Summit, supported by South African Tourism, aims to empower […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: New Codes of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve
(Posted 16th May 2025) The City of Cape Town has announced the implementation of new codes of conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) starting from 01 July 2025, with gate limits coming into effect on 12 August 2025. These measures aim to ensure public safety, optimize the visitor experience, and integrate various recreational activities while […]
Radisson Hotel Group leads hospitality growth in Africa with the most hotel openings
(Posted 16th May 2025) With 11 hotel signings and 7 openings over the last 15 months totaling over 2,000 signed and 1,500 opened rooms, 1,000 through conversions, the Group has strengthened its position as the leading hotel company in Africa Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) continues to solidify its leadership in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal has got a new Nature Reserve
(Posted 16th May 2025) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has announced a major milestone in its efforts to protect endangered wildlife. The formal declaration of the… READ MORE
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 15th May 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS How DLA Piper’s GenAI-Backed Legal Training Simulator Works Artificial Lawyer Global law firm DLA Piper is expanding the reach of its genAI-supported training programme, which it describes as like a ‘legal flight simulator’ – albeit that human experts still play a key role. […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ranked among Top 25 must-see gardens worldwide!
(Posted 15th May 2025) The New York Times has unveiled its latest T25 series, a collection of “The 25 Gardens You Must See” worldwide, and Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has proudly secured the 9th spot. This prestigious list, curated by six expert horticulturists, highlights the most breathtaking and diverse […]
Join the Movement By Registering for AYTIS 2025 in Johannesburg
(Posted 15th May 2025) About The Summit The Summit is established to nurture African youth, start-ups, small enterprises and accelerator initiative to pursue opportunities across the global tourism ecosystem to become industry change-makers and future industry leaders. The key focus areas will include but not limited to youth entrepreneurship, and students’ immersion […]
President Hakainde Hichilema to open the 4th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Zambia sponsored by Hatch
(Posted 15th May 2025) The 4th Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place in Lusaka from September 29-30, 2025. President Hakainde Hichilema is set to open the two-day program on September 29th at the InterContinental Lusaka during the Official Opening Ceremony, underscoring the country’s commitment to Canadian and international trade and investment and […]
IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap
(Posted 15th May 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Table View beachfront revitalization project resumes – What to expect?
(Posted 15th May 2025) The City of Cape Town has officially resumed its large-scale rehabilitation and revitalization project along the Table View beachfront, a key tourist hotspot on the Atlantic coastline. The project, which was paused in November 2024, is now back on track. Spanning a three-kilometre stretch from Dolphin Beach to Bokkomsbaai, the redevelopment includes the… READ MORE […]
Qatar Airways signs historic deals for aircraft and engines
(Posted 14th May 2025) Boeing Agreement is up to 210 aircraft; 130 787 Dreamliners setting the record as the largest Dreamliner order, and 30 777-9 aircraft, plus 50 option Boeing 787 and 777-9 Aircraft GE Aerospace Agreement for?more than 400 GE9X and GEnx engines? Deals announced during President Trump’s visit withHis Highness Sheikh […]
Mystery still shrouds case of the lady tourist killed by wildlife in Kruger Park
(Posted 14th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mystery still shrouds the case of an elderly tourist who died in the Kruger National Park of South Africa. While reports are saying she was trampled by elephants as she took a stroll outside her camp. People question how the deceased simply […]
Gaming in the Sky: Qatar Airways Breaks New Ground with First-Ever Game Competition
(Posted 14th May 2025) Qatar Airways has set a new benchmark with the launch of a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft. The ground-breaking event was powered by next-generation Starlink connectivity and took place on 11 May 2025 during a flight from Doha to London. The tournament […]
IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Kenya
(Posted 14th May 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Value of Air Transport study for Kenya, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: • USD 3.3 billion of economic […]
Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability
(Posted 14th May 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: • Embedding safety in every action • Driving global standardization • Enhancing baggage operations • Building a sustainable and inclusive future “Ground handling […]
New ATTA® report reveals how today’s global tourism trends originated in Africa
(Posted 13th May 2025) ATTA® releases Rooted in Africa at Indaba 2025, reframing wellness, sustainability and slow travel as traditions born on the continent The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood, and […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: The Maputo–Katembe Bridge to close temporarily for maintenance
(Posted 13th May 2025) The iconic Maputo–Katembe Bridge in Mozambique, connecting Maputo to its southern suburb Katembe, is set to undergo scheduled maintenance and infrastructure monitoring, according to reliable sources in Mozambique. The longest suspension bridge on the African continent will be temporarily closed to all road traffic from… READ MORE
Dakar 2026 Advances Venue and Legacy Plans as Youth Olympic Games Preparations Intensify
(Posted 13th May 2025) With less than a year and a half until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 begin, the seventh meeting of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission marked another key milestone in Games planning. The two-day hybrid meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the latest progress in Dakar […]
Africa Tourism Fair – New Dates: September 13–14, 2025
(Posted 13th May 2025) We are excited to announce the new dates for the Africa Tourism Fair 2025, set to take place on September 13–14, 2025 at the Rixos Radamis, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This highly anticipated event will bring together tourism professionals from 56 countries, with over 3,500 visitors and more than 130 exhibitors […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 13th May 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 08 May 2025, the eThekwini Municipality, which includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns, has provided an update on the status of its beaches and swimming pools, ensuring visitors are […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 19, 2025
(Posted 13th May 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. On May 8, 2025, Rabat, Morocco, hosted the 72nd Session of the ACAO Arab Civil Aviation Organization Executive Council and an Extraordinary General Assembly, convening aviation leaders from across the Arab world. Chaired by Saudi GACA […]
