Essence of Africa 2026 announces programme exploring new tourism opportunities
(Posted 14th October 2026) Essence of Africa, Africa’s international buyer forum, has announced its content programme for the 2026 edition, taking place in Zanzibar from 20th to 22nd of October. The programme brings together African tourism businesses and international travel buyers to discuss changing market demand, opportunities for tourism growth and the […]
Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals (SSHTP) is a new non- profit, non-political home for everyone who makes Seychelles tourism work. On the 8th of October 2026 Mike Valentin, Roland Georges, Alain St.Ange, John Stravens, Peter Moncherry, Melton Ernesta, Michel Marie, Derek Barbe, Herdson Philo, Christian […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week40: Route Connectivity
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched flights connecting Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, LIBYA, with Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, TURKEY, strengthening air connectivity between the two countries and expanding travel options for passengers. The inaugural service arrived […]
Mauritius – Important and updated information on yesterday’s post
(Posted 14th October 2026) Authorities on Mauritius had imposed a curfew from yesterday, Tuesday until daybreak this morning, Wednesday 14th of October. The following update is courtesy of Marie Stephania Perrine / Linkedin The events unfolding in Mauritius are deeply troubling. But beyond the unrest, we need to ask a more […]
ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026
(Posted 14th October 2026) ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026 Cairo, Egypt | 29–30 October 2026 I have the honour to invite you to participate in the ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, at The St. Regis Cairo, hosted by the Egyptian Holding Company for […]
Leading travel industry figure calls for greater insurance transparency
(Posted 14th October 2026) Leading travel industry figure Jon Danks has applauded the East African focus on destination safety and has made calls for greater trade engagement, operator transparency and online integration. The former CEO of the African Travel and Tourism Association, and ex-Chairman of Star Alliance (UK) was commenting during the […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail temporarily closed
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Bedrogfontein 4×4 Trail in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park is temporarily closed after a large rock blocked the route, preventing vehicles from passing. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), recent rainfall has left the road too wet for removal work to begin safely…. READ MORE […]
Picked in Uganda, Branded in Kenya, Drunk in Karachi: Who Really Owns Ugandan Tea?
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Africa Brew Brief / LinkedIn Uganda is Africa’s second-largest tea exporter by volume. Yet it earns less than Rwanda and Malawi. Let that sink in. THE NUMBERS • Exports fell from 77,104t (2021) to 59,860t (2024) • Revenue down 34% to ~$56M • Mombasa price in […]
Africa’s safari business and AI – what the future holds
(Posted 14th October 2026) Courtesy of Martin Wiest / LinkedIn The Journey to Africa is not being disrupted. The Middleman Is. Everyone’s asking whether AI will replace the African safari. Wrong question. Nobody is booking a chatbot to track a leopard at dawn. The real question is : What happens to the […]
ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
(Posted 14th October 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible […]
Proflight Zambia set for direct Lusaka – Windhoek flights from next month
(Posted 14th October 2026) From November 2026, Proflight Zambia will operate direct, non-stop flights between Lusaka and Windhoek, strengthening connectivity between Zambia and Namibia. For travellers from South Africa and across the region, the service makes it easier to combine Lusaka and Livingstone, home of Victoria Falls, with Namibia in one itinerary, with convenient connections to […]
Rolls-Royce wins Avolon order for 70 Trent 7000 engines
(Posted 14th October 2026) Rolls Royce has announced it has won an order for 70 Trent 7000 engines from Avolon to power 35 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The Trent 7000 is the exclusive engine for the A330neo. Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, said: “We welcome Avolon’s continued trust and partnership in the Trent […]
Qatar Airways introduces new menus on select routes
(Posted 14th October 2026) Qatar Airways has recently introduced several new gourmet and regional inflight dining menus across key global routes: Australia Routes (First & Business Class): Unveiled earlier in October 2026, Qatar Airways partnered with Sydney-based chef Ross Lusted to launch a fire-inspired and modern menu running from February through July 2027. […]
Mauritius Visitors Reassurance following incidents
(Posted 14th October 2026) The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is aware of reports of isolated incidents in certain areas of Mauritius during the evening of the 12 October 2026. We understand that these reports and localised incidents may bring concern to visitors who are already in Mauritius or planning to travel, as […]
TravelComments.com – Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Addo Elephant National Park: What travellers need to know
(Posted 13th October 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in kudu in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. A second set of diagnostic tests on samples from affected animals came back positive…. READ MORE
Uganda’s SGR construction main works to start soon although land acquisition has only reached 70 percent
(Posted 13th October 2026) It was learned earlier today that the preliminary work scope for the new Standard Gauge Railway, aka SGR, between the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala, is nearing completion. This will pave the way for the start of main construction works, even though the required land acquisition has not […]
The African Elephant Man’s quest to walk across America to save the African Elephants
(Posted 13th October 2026) Last evening, I had the pleasure of joining the @RotaryClubofSanAntonioNorthCentral for their evening fellowship, thanks to the kind facilitation of Past District Governor (PDG) Monica of Rotary District 5840. I am grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to share my journey and mission of elephant conservation. This […]
TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park Flooding: Road closures and Sendelingsdrift pontoon update
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The African Elephant Man reaches San Antonio / Texas
(Posted 13th October 2026) This morning, on Day 31 of my 120-day Walking for Giants journey across America, I was honored to engage with the heads of departments at the San Antonio Zoo, led by Daryl Hoffman, Vice President of Animal Care and a member of the Board of Directors of the […]
AI platforms offer promise in limiting the illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 13th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Phys.org (U.K), October 12, 2026 New University of Kent research has found promising signs that AI platforms have the potential to limit the illegal wildlife trade. While AI can present new risks in society, researchers from Kent (part of the LASE University Group) found that […]
Africa Travel Week 2027 – Apply to speak …
(Posted 13th October 2026) Applications for Africa Travel Week 2027 close next month, giving you one of the biggest platforms in African travel to share what’s shaping the industry’s future. Have a perspective the trade needs to hear? A strategy, a shift, a story that’s ahead of the curve? This is your […]
Two weeks to go – The 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit 2026
(Posted 13th October 2026) With two weeks remaining, preparations continue for the fifth edition of the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit. Taking place under the theme “Unlocking Tourism Opportunities: Resolving Policy Bottlenecks through Technology, Youth and Seamless Mobility across East Africa,” the summit will bring focus to the role of policy […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa declares Grasslands National Park in the Eastern Cape
(Posted 13th October 2026) South Africa has officially declared the Grasslands National Park in the Eastern Cape, protecting more than 10,000 hectares of highland grasslands and an important water source area. The new national park, managed by South African National Parks (SANParks), is situated between Nqanqarhu (formerly Maclear) and Rhodes in the […]
Join us in São Paulo for the CADO & IATA SAF Acceleration Workshop
(Posted 13th October 2026) As Latin America, and particularly Brazil, emerges as a key player in the global SAF landscape, there is an opportunity for regional stakeholders to convene around the practical tools and frameworks needed to scale SAF production, procurement, accounting, and deployment. The in-person workshop will focus on practical aspects of […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Crowne Plaza New Cairo, strengthening presence in the Egyptian capital
(Posted 13th October 2026) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Kleek Development, a joint venture between Emaar Al Delta for Contracting and Real Estate Investment and Modern Style Home Real Estate Company, for a 250-key hotel in Sixth Settlement, New Cairo. Scheduled to open in the first quarter […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Restaurant changes at four popular rest camps
(Posted 13th October 2026) Visitors to South Africa’s Kruger National Park will see changes to several familiar restaurants as new operators take over at four popular rest camps. Lower Sabie, Pretoriuskop and Berg-en-Dal will get new dining concepts, while the Cattle Baron restaurant at Skukuza is set for a refurbishment…. READ MORE
Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2027
(Posted 13th October 2026) Free to enter, the Awards celebrate the businesses, destinations and individuals driving meaningful change through tourism across Africa. Entries close 31st of December 2026. Entries are now open for the 2027 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, recognising the businesses and destinations leading the way in sustainable, responsible […]
Air Kenya 2027 Flight Schedule Updates
(Posted 13th October 2026) We have thoughtfully enhanced our 2027 flight schedule with our guests at the centre of every decision. The improved timings create smoother journeys between East Africa’s leading safari destinations, with earlier arrivals, more convenient connections and greater flexibility when planning multi-destination itineraries. For your clients, this means less […]
TravelComments.com – Turkish Airlines adds six weekly flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town from October 2026
(Posted 12th October 2026) Turkish Airlines is adding three extra weekly flights each to Johannesburg and Cape Town, raising its South Africa schedule from 14 to 20 weekly flights. The extra Johannesburg flights start on 25th of October 2026, followed by Cape Town on 26th of October 2026. The additional services run through the […]
Zambia probes Thai ivory seizure
(Posted 12th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of Zambia (Zambia), October 8, 2026 The Government, through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), is working with Thai authorities to establish the origin and circumstances surrounding a reported seizure of 446 elephant tusks concealed in timber logs. The Ministry of […]