Africa’s tourism momentum outpaces the rest of the world
(Posted 05th October 2026) Africa’s tourism sector continues to show strong momentum. According to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals to #Africa increased by 4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. This made Africa the strongest-performing major tourism region during the period. […]
Elephant Invasion Fuels Human-Wildlife Conflict
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr, Daily Observer (Liberia), October 1, 2026 As the human-wildlife conflict in Western Liberia enters its ninth consecutive year, community members and conservation groups are attributing the crisis to severe food shortages in the deep forests driven by habitat loss, unregulated […]
Six Elephants collared in the Zimbabwe’s Hwange landscape
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wallace Mawire, Pan African Visions (U.S.), October 3, 2026 Six African savannah elephants have been fitted with GPS-enabled satellite collars in and around Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The collaring of three female and three male elephants is part of an ongoing conservation programme […]
How forensic lab in Uganda is helping strengthen wildlife crime prosecutions
(Posted 05th October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bashir Mbuthia, The Eastleigh Voice (Kenya), October 4, 2026 Uganda has expanded its capacity to investigate wildlife crime with a specialised laboratory in Entebbe that uses DNA and other forensic techniques to identify seized animal products and provide evidence for prosecutions. The Uganda Wildlife […]
Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open.
(Posted 05th October 2026) From 7–9 April 2027 at the CTICC in Cape Town, WTM Africa is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel tech professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot. Next year’s show is shaping up to be their most geographically diverse yet, with expanded representation expected from markets across North, West, […]
How to avoid clashing with the new EU anti greenwashing regulations
(Posted 05th October 2026) The EU’s new anti-greenwashing directive came into force on the 27th of September 2026 – and it’s not just European tourism business that should be paying attention but also businesses based here in Africa. If you market your services, be it as a tour operator or a hospitality […]
Gamewatcher Safaris Kenya wins yet another sustainability award
(Posted 05th October 2026) We’re delighted to share that Gamewatcher Safaris has won the 2026 Skal Sustainable Tourism Award ? in the tour operator and travel agents category. And there’s an extra reason to celebrate: this is the second time Gamewatcher Safairs has received a Skal Sustainble Tourism Award. Skål International is a […]
10 to 4 Challenge 2027 – The Dates are now available
(Posted 05th October 2026) The dates for the 2027 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge have been confirmed as shown above. For further information you can also contact the organizers at: ? 10to4Registration@MountKenyaTrust.org – for registration and bookings for camping, bike drop, etc. ? 10to4@MountKenyaTrust.org – for general inquiries about the event, sponsorship, concessions and […]
The AviAssist Foundation offers new specialised training next month in Kigali
(Posted 05th October 2026) Registration is now open for the first edition of our Risk Assessment for Drones (SORA) course which will take place in Rwanda 26-29 October. As drone operations become more complex, regulators need a structured way to assess the risks involved in specific operations. SORA (Specific Operations […]
WTM Africa 2027 – The Responsible Tourism Awards – Make Tourism Better
(Posted 04th October 2026) Welcome to the 2027 ICRT Responsible Tourism Awards! We’re a non-profit supporting the changemakers of the future and, if you’re doing great work that other people can learn from we want to hear from you. Our awards have been running for more than 20 years and have always […]
Hilton Garden Inn coming to Addis Ababa
(Posted 04th October 2026) The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) is developing a 150-key Hilton Garden Inn and wellness facility inside the existing Hilton Addis Ababa compound. The project is worth about $55 million, according to the holding company’s announcement. EIH said the scheme will make better use of existing assets and expand […]
Declining Lobster stocks reshape the Seychelles lobster market
(Posted 04th October 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Nirmal Jivan Shah / LinkedIn A paper written by the brilliant Seychellois scientist Ameer Ebrahim, PhD and co-authors, shows how declining spiny lobster stocks (Panulirus species) and fishery closures have reshaped Seychelles’ iconic spiny lobster market. Drawing on stakeholder interviews, the study identifies […]
Uganda’s NSSF buys into new Kampala Marriott Hotel
(Posted 03rd October 2026) The Uganda National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has acquired a 30% stake in the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments for US Dollars 50 million, which is approximately UGX 180 billion in Ugandan currency. Deal Overview Stake: 30 percent ownership Investment: US$50 million (approx. UGX 180 […]
7 days left: Save 20% on AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 03rd October 2026) Early Bird Ends Soon One week left to save 20% Book AI in Airports 2026 by 09th of October to secure the current early-bird rate and join two focused days of airport AI case studies, leadership discussion and practical implementation insight. Book Early Bird Date 1–2 December 2026 […]
Comoros Steps Up Preparations for 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games with 200-Villa Athletes’ Village
(Posted 03rd October 2026) Preparations for the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games are gathering pace in the Comoros, where construction of a 200-villa Athletes’ Village is taking shape on the outskirts of the capital, Moroni. At Moindzaza Djoumbé, what was recently an ambitious project on paper is now becoming a visible […]
THE 2026 ULTRAS HONOUR THE BEST OF LUXURY TRAVEL AT THE TOWER OF LONDON
(Posted 03rd October 2026) Capella Sydney named hotel of the year, Anantara Hotels & Resorts voted leading luxury hotel brand and Pan Pacific London crowned best hotel in Europe, Japan shines again as most favourite country for a holiday William E. Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International, was honoured with a Lifetime […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
(Posted 03rd October 2026) Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A350-900. The milestone marks the introduction of the latest generation widebody for long-haul operations as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal. KLM currently operates an Airbus fleet of ten A330 Family […]
The Africa Tourism Awards name the nominees for ‘Tourism Attraction of the Year 2026’
(Posted 03rd October 2026) From iconic landmarks and cultural spaces to wildlife experiences and destinations that draw visitors from across the world, Africa’s tourism attractions tell stories that deserve to be experienced. For Tourism Attraction of the Year, these 10 nominees represent some of the continent’s most distinctive visitor experiences: Grand Egyptian […]
Tewolde Gebremariam officially takes charge as Air India CEO
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, officially took charge of Air India Limited as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after receiving the required security clearance, according to reports by the Economic Times and Fortune India, both citing PTI. An Air […]
Taqi Moledina takes over as Chair of ATTA
(Posted 02nd October 2026) THE AFRICAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (ATTA) has appointed Taqi Moledina as its chairperson. His two-year term commences on the 01st of October 2026. Taqi Moledina has spent nearly 25 years at ARP Africa Travel Group, where he rose to become CEO and Chairman. ATTA said his career […]
AASA heading to Mauritius for their AGA 2026
(Posted 02nd October 2026) AASA members are heading to Mauritius! The invitation-only AASA 56th AGA will take place from 07th – 11th of October 2026 at the Ocean’s Creek Beach Hotel, Mauritius. Proudly hosted by the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and their Platinum Airline Partners Airlink and South African Airways […]
Chase Introduces New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card, Plus Updates Across Entire IHG One Rewards Card Portfolio
(Posted 02nd October 2026) New Premier Select Credit Card offers richer travel benefits and more ways for loyalists to elevate their stay at IHG® Hotels & Resorts Updated benefits across existing cards add new ways to earn points, Free Nights and elevated status, helping cardmembers take their next trips sooner Chase […]
12 Days Until the ICAO/ACI/IATA Accessibility Symposium
(Posted 02nd October 2026) 12 Days Left to Secure Your Spot. Register Today! Join the Discussions to Help Advance Accessible Aviation for All Passengers The Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation taking place at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal on 14-15 October 2026 will bring together a range of participants from […]
Air Kenya issues an important update: Mandatory Travel Insurance for entry into Tanzania
(Posted 02nd October 2026) New requirement for all foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania Effective 1st October 2026, all foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania will be required to hold valid Inbound Travel Insurance. Under the the insurance ( Inbound Travel Insurance) regulations, 2026 – Government Notice No. 256. The requirement applies to […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: CapeNature expands cashless payments to more Nature Reserves
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Visitors to 10 CapeNature reserves in the Western Cape can no longer pay for entrance fees, activities and other services in cash. The cashless payment system was introduced at five reserves in February 2026 and extended to another five reserves in September…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s summer 2026/27: Hotter weather and below-average rainfall expected
(Posted 02nd October 2026) South Africa is likely to experience a hotter and drier than normal summer in 2026/27, with below-average rainfall expected across much of the country’s north-eastern half. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts above-normal temperatures and an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and February 2027, […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana introduces visa-free entry for Omani passport holders
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Botswana has waived visa requirements for Omani passport holders, allowing them to visit the country for up to 90 days without a prior visa. The exemption, announced by Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 23 August 2026, applies to all types of Omani passports…. READ MORE
Narok East MP calls for action over elephant invasion, livestock losses
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Emily Kadzo, Kenya News Agency (Kenya) October 1, 2026 Narok East Member of Parliament Aramat Kiloku has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to urgently address an elephant invasion in the constituency that has left one resident dead, another seriously injured and destroyed […]
Three arrested for possession of wildlife products at Divundu / Namibia
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Dolly Menas, The Namibian (Namibia) 30 September 2026 Three men, aged 21, 36 and 36, have been arrested after allegedly attempting to sell two elephant tusks without a permit at Divundu in the Kavango East region on Monday. Kavango East head of crime investigations […]
Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations
(Posted 02nd October 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wycliffe Muia, BBC (Britain), September 30, 2026 Animal rights activists have criticised Botswana’s decision to authorise the killing of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations. The southern African country, home to the world’s largest elephant population, is holding nationwide festivities on […]