Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 23rd October 2025)t CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Daily Flights to Port Sudan, Boosting Tourism and Trade in the Region Travel and Tour World Ethiopian Airlines resumed its daily flight services between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan, marking a significant milestone for both tourism and trade in Sudan. After […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp fuel station temporarily closed for maintenance!
(Posted 24th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the filling station at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is currently closed for maintenance. The maintenance work has taken longer than initially expected, resulting in a temporary disruption in fuel availability at the camp. Until further notice, visitors travelling to Crocodile Bridge […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Renovation work underway at Olifants Rest Camp!
(Posted 24th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that renovations at Olifants Rest Camp in Kruger National Park began on 20 October 2025 and are expected to continue until 12 December 2025. Located high above the Olifants River in the park’s central region, Olifants Rest Camp is one of Kruger National Park’s most iconic rest camps, renowned for its panoramic […]
Project Bomoko – Conservation Built on Human Rights
(Posted 23rd October 2025) We are pleased to share the latest update on Project Bomoko, our integrated management plan which aims to further embed a human rights-based approach to conservation across African Parks, and to drive compliance with international safeguards standards. In line with our commitment to stakeholders, we will regularly communicate […]
Meet the Welsh puppies that are stopping wildlife poachers in Africa
(Posted 24th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Jack Bantock, CNN (U.S), October 20, 2025 Fresh warthog carcass in tow, a poacher speeds away from Zimbabwe’s Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservancy. Blood spatters, footprints and tire marks are the only traces of the crime he has just committed, but a […]
Elephant numbers rise in Mara but buffaloes, giraffes on decline
(Posted 24th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Antony Gitonga, The Standard (Kenya), October 21, 2025 The elephant population in the Maasai Mara Ecosystem has recorded a slight increase according to the latest aerial survey conducted by the Wildlife Training and Research Institute (WRTI). Read more (2 min) (Behind a paywall)
TravelComments.com – Cape Town welcomes the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour for the first time!
(Posted 22nd October 2025) From today, 22nd of October to 26th of October 2025, the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour (Elite16) lands in Cape Town, marking the first-ever South African edition of the world’s premier beach volleyball series…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town offers free entry to Nature Reserves during the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025!
(Posted 22nd October 2025) The City of Cape Town has announced an exciting opportunity for nature lovers and citizen scientists alike — free entry to all City nature reserves in Cape Town from Friday, 24 October to Monday, 27 October 2025, in celebration of the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025. This annual event brings together cities across the southern hemisphere in […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: 22 beaches open for swimming
(Posted 22nd October 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal remains one of South Africa’s top seaside destinations. Famous for its golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, and year-round subtropical sunshine, Durban attracts thousands of visitors seeking the ultimate coastal escape. To ensure every beach experience is safe and enjoyable, the eThekwini Municipality continuously monitors water quality and issues regular safety updates…. READ MORE
The Future Intelligent Airport: From Vision to Reality
(Posted 22nd October 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London The Future Intelligent Airport: From Vision to Reality Airports are no longer static infrastructure – they’re becoming living, learning ecosystems. Drawing on her experience leading technology at Europe’s busiest airport, Sharon explores how data, AI, and design-led transformation are reimagining the modern […]
Qatar Airways Lands Inaugural Flight at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
(Posted 22nd October 2025) Qatar Airways today marks the launch of three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Hamad International Airport (DOH), the Best Airport in the Middle East as voted by Skytrax in 2025. The Red Sea is the 12th destination in Saudi […]
Ishara Launches ‘The Curious Boy Who Followed His Heart,’ Bringing the Magic of the Mara to Life Once More
(Posted 22nd October 2025) In the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara, where the horizon stretches endlessly and wildlife moves freely across the plains, Ishara has become more than a luxury camp: it is a living, breathing fairy tale. Following the success of The Curious Boy Who Followed the Signs, Ishara has unveiled a new […]
A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly
(Posted 22nd October 2025) A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly The 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded earlier this month with a strong alignment on the value of aviation, the importance of global standards and many of IATA’s top priorities. In this blog, Senior Vice President for […]
TravelComments.com – Lithuania joins South Africa’s visa-free list: Lithuanian travellers can now visit visa-free for up to 90 days!
(Posted 22nd October 2025) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania has announced that, effective 07 October 2025, Lithuanian citizens can now travel to South Africa without a visa. Under the new policy introduced by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, Lithuanian passport holders may enter the country for stays of up to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa ranked among the world’s top luxury travel destinations in 2025!
(Posted 21st October 2025) South Africa has been named one of the world’s leading luxury travel destinations, ranking 4th globally in the inaugural Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The report, based on Roxstar’s elite booking data from 2022 to 2025, highlights destinations most favoured by high-net-worth travellers…. READ MORE
Mastering Emergency Readiness: Practical Tips for Night Evacuations and Safari Safety
(Posted 21st October 2025) Courtesy of ATTA Join Darshani Haria, Commercial Director at rescue.co, for a behind-the-scenes look at how East Africa’s leading emergency response network manages real-life crises in the wild. This session dives into what it takes to keep guests safe, from mastering night evacuations to strengthening lodge readiness […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REPORTS SOLID Q3 PERFORMANCE AS 2025 GROWTH MOMENTUM CONTINUES THROUGH SUMMER MONTHS
(Posted 21st October 2025) Total hotel revenues grow 18% year-on-year to US$813 million Total room nights up 19% of which 66% were international stays US and UK remain top feeder markets growing 16% and 32% in total revenues respectively GHA DISCOVERY enrolments up 38% and DISCOVERY D$ redemptions surge 39% Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s […]
Air Seychelles increases frequency to daily service from Seychelles to Abu Dhabi
(Posted 21st October 2025) Air Seychelles is pleased to announce that, effective from 16 October 2025, the airline has enhanced its flight service between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi to a daily schedule. This strategic expansion follows the successful introduction of the route in May of this year. The decision to increase flight […]
Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) Appoints APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board
(Posted 21st October 2025) Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) – formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) – is the continent’s leading annual hospitality investment conference APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, is delighted to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard , […]
IATA Launches the Integrated Sustainability Program
(Posted 21st October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA). Along […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 42, 2025
(Posted 21st October 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trails Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech you can read every week the arguably most comprehensive aviation updates available from all over Africa. Introduction. The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has ruled that pets transported by air can legally be classified […]
TravelComments.com – Flight disruptions at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) due to ATNS delays!
(Posted 20th October 2025) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located about 27 kilometres northeast of Mbombela/Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, has announced severe disruptions to scheduled airline services. The airport serves as the primary air gateway to the world-famous Kruger National Park, making the current situation particularly significant for travellers heading to one of Africa’s top safari destinations…. READ MORE
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations
(Posted 20th October 2025) Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways announce the launch of codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with more set to be added in the near future. Kenya Airways customers can book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, as well as to 10 destinations connecting through the award-winning Hamad International Airport. Similarly, Qatar […]
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Brand in Zambia
(Posted 20th October 2025) Following an extensive refurbishment, the property is set to become Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi in 2026 and mark the first Hyatt-branded property in the country Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of ASB Hotel Properties and […]
Illegal activities in Red Volta forest reserve threaten wildlife and ecosystem; 13 herdsmen remanded
(Posted 20th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Winifred Lartey, Asaase Radio (Ghana), October 16, 2025 The Red Volta East and West Forest Reserves in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region are under serious threat following reports of widespread illegal farming, cattle grazing, and sand winning that have damaged […]
Africa Tech Festival 2025 Expands Speaker Line-Up
(Posted 20th October 2025) The 28th edition of Africa Tech Festival 2025 takes place from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Africa Tech Festival, the continent’s most influential technology event, has announced new additions to its 2025 speaker line-up. This expanded line-up reinforces the Festival’s […]
AIRLINES ASSOC OF SOUTHERN AFRICA 2025-26 CHAIRPERSON AND DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON ELECTED
(Posted 20th October 2025) The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 55th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months. Mr Daniel Rosenzweig has been re-elected as AASA’s Chairperson. He is the Senior Executive of Lift, with Eswatini Air […]
WATO gets on Africa Travel Awards shortlists for ‘Best Tourism Non Profit’ and ‘Responsible Tourism Initiative’ organization
(Posted 19th October 2025) We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in two categories at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025 (The Balearica Awards) 1. Best Tourism Non-Profit Award 2. Best Responsible Tourism Initiative – through our West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN), a proud pillar of WATO. These […]
Less than a week left to register to help Empower Safer Airport Operations
(Posted 18th October 2025) We hope you are enjoying the unique, certified and FREE learning that the AviAssist Focus Sessions offer to African aviators like yourself. Your next opportunity is just around the corner. Join the safety movement & register now for the next episode of the Focus Sessions, on Thursday the 23rd of October at midday. […]
Airbus gets order for 30 additional A350-900 Airbus aircraft from Indigo
(Posted 19th October 2025) IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline’s total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to […]
