Don’t Miss Out! AfCFTA Framework Sessions – Register & Participate!
(Posted 11th March 2025) Don’t Miss Out! AfCFTA Tourism Regulatory Framework Sessions – Register & Participate This is a friendly reminder that the AfCFTA Secretariat is currently hosting vital sessions on the Draft Regulatory Framework on Tourism Services. These discussions are happening now and will conclude on March 12th, 2025. As […]
Gogo confirms PMA for Gogo Galileo HDX, triggering STC generation for more than thirty aircraft
(Posted 11th March 2025) Gogo has received PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as a member of the FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program, administered the approval. With the PMA confirmed Gogo is moving to […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana-South Africa border post update: Closures due to flooding!
(Posted 10th March 2025) The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has issued a travel advisory regarding the status of border posts between Botswana and South Africa. Due to recent heavy rains and flooding,… READ MORE
Qatar Airways Launches Additional Flights to Global Destinations to Facilitate Increased Travel Demand
(Posted 10th March 2025) Key destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and beyond are being serviced with increased Qatar Airways’ flights this year Entebbe / Uganda to see services rise from daily flights to 11 per week Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Island Lake in the Wilderness Section temporarily closed!
(Posted 10th March 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has temporarily closed Island Lake in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park in South Africa’s Western Cape for all recreational activities. This precautionary measure follows… READ MORE AntwortenAllen antwortenWeiterleiten Reaktion hinzufügen
Uganda joins Afreximbank’s Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA) as 21st Member State
(Posted 10th March 2025) Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African […]
Virunga National Park asks you to support Ranger Angèle in the Paris Marathon
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Dr. Alain St.Ange & Air Seychelles recognised at ITB Tourism Trade Fair 2025 in Berlin
(Posted 10th March 2025) Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles based globally renowned Tourism Consultant and now Presidential Candidate for the island’s September 2025 elections but also national airline Air Seychelles were recognised at the PATWA Award Ceremony held during the ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin last week. Dr. Alain St.Ange was […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Rhino poaching Numbers decline in 2024!
(Posted 09th March 2025) The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released the rhino poaching statistics for 2024. According to the data, a total of 420 rhinos were poached across South Africa from January to December 2024. Of these, 320 were killed… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Explore South Africa’s Botanical Gardens for free during the National Gardens Week 2025
(Posted 09th March 2025) The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is inviting everyone to celebrate the beauty and importance of South Africa’s botanical and zoological gardens during the annual National Gardens Week, taking place from… READ MORE
SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt
(Posted 09th March 2025) SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt The Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub is now live and available in both English and Arabic, offering tourism professionals and job seekers the opportunity to advance their careers in the industry SPARK in partnership with EYouth and with […]
Trainee pilot dies in crash
(Posted 08th March 2025) A Cessna 172, owned by the Kenya School of Flying, registered as 5Y-BYQ, MSN 15281936, manufactured in 1978, crashed short of the Voi airstrip earlier in the day. The flight originated in Malindi and was reportedly for training purposes. The pilot, just 20 years old, perished in the accident. […]
Kampala Serena Hotel – a change at the helm
(Posted 08th March 2025) The Kampala Serena Hotel and Conference Centre, one of Uganda’s leading hospitality businesses, has seen a change at the helm. Following the departure of Mr. Daniel Kang’u late last year has Mr. Khaled Helmy been appointed as the new General Manager. He re-joins Serena Hotels – where he […]
Africa’s elephants have been in dramatic decline for 50 years. What can be done to save them
(Posted 08th March 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and George Wittemyer, The Conversation Surveying elephants is hard, risky work. Dedicated biologists have been doing this challenging task across Africa for decades. Systematic surveying started in the late 1960s but has been sporadic, as access to remote areas takes logistical planning, […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Limited access to Table Mountain National Park due to Cape Town Cycle Tour
(Posted 08th March 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that access to Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, will be restricted tomorrow, 09th of March 2025 due to the annual Cape Town Cycle Tour. While Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape Point will… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to boost flights to Hoedspruit and Bulawayo!
(Posted 08th March 2025) South African regional airline Airlink is set to increase flight frequencies to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit in South Africa’s Limpopo Province and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Starting 30 March 2025, Airlink will introduce a… READ MORE
Africa – Celebrating Women: Rights, Equality and Empowerment
(Posted 08th March 2025) Celebrating Women: Rights, Equality and Empowerment Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities, and the world at large. This year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 07th March 2025) The eThekwini Municipality, responsible for Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has provided the latest update on local beaches and swimming pools. As of 05 March 2025,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Condor set to increase seasonal flights to South Africa
(Posted 07th March 2025) German leisure airline Condor is set to expand its seasonal long-haul operations for the 2025/2026 European winter season with increased flights to South Africa. Starting 01 November 2025, the airline will offer… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia to launch N$60.00 commemorative banknote honouring Dr. Hage G. Geingob
(Posted 07th February 2025) The Bank of Namibia has announced the introduction of a special N$60.00 Commemorative Banknote in tribute to Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia’s third president, who served from 2015 until his passing in February 2024. This limited-edition banknote honours his lifelong dedication to Namibia’s democracy, economic growth, and social inclusion. Printed on durable polymer, the Dr. Hage […]
Sharing South Africa with elephants: new strategy calls for a major rethink
(Posted 07th March 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Don Pinnock, Daily Maverick A sustainable future for elephants has to work alongside human social development if they’re to survive in South Africa’s rapidly changing landscape. That’s the core message of a strategy proposal issued for public discussion by the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir extends suspension of Plettenberg Bay flights
(Posted 06th March 2025) South African airline CemAir has announced that flights to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay on South Africa’s Garden Route will remain suspended until at least… READ MORE
WTM Africa Postpones China Ready® Workshop
(Posted 06th March 2025) World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, in partnership with CBISN, today announced the strategic enhancement of its China Ready® Workshop. The workshop will be rescheduled for April 2026 and transformed into a more accessible Continuing Professional Education (CPE) format. The decision comes in direct response to industry feedback, with many […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange featured on CNN’s Quest Means Business at ITB Berlin 2025
(Posted 06th March 2025) Former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports, and Marine, Dr. Alain St. Ange, was interviewed by renowned CNN anchor Richard Quest during ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show. St. Ange, an esteemed tourism leader and consultant, shared his insights on the global travel industry’s […]
World Football Summit Lands in Rabat to Unlock Africa’s Football Potential
(Posted 06th March 2025) World Football Summit Lands in Rabat to Unlock Africa’s Football Potential Harnessing Football’s Potential to Drive Cultural, Economic, and Social Progress in Africa World Football Summit (WFS), a leading platform in the global football industry, has announced the organization of WFS Rabat 2025 in partnership with EVOSPORT, […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 06th March 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS $750M African Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Fund Gets First Investors Devex The Africa Finance Corporation has closed the first round of financing for a new fund focused on climate-resilient infrastructure on the continent — one that’s notable both for its focus and the investors on board.The […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Two new lionesses released into Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 06th March 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the release of two newly introduced lionesses into the Main Camp/Colchester area of Addo Elephant National Park on 03 March 2025. The two-and-a-half-year-old sisters were transferred from the… READ MORE
Tribute Portfolio Marks Its Debut in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit
(Posted 06th March 2025) The communal spirit of the Maasai is reflected in the hotel’s design, with shared spaces like outdoor dining areas and a central bonfire encouraging interaction and connection Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels – welcomes its first safari lodge […]
IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts with Technology & Innovation
(Posted 06th March 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. “Air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world. In […]
TravelComments.com – Norse Atlantic Airways expands London Cape Town route for 2025/26!
(Posted 06th March 2025) Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways is enhancing connectivity between London Gatwick (LGW) in London, England, and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa, by increasing flight frequency and improving travel options for the 2025/26 season…. READ MORE
