TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: What’s open as of 06 February 2025?
(Posted 08th February 2025) The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released the latest updates on the status of local beaches and swimming pools. As of 06 February 2025,… READ MORE
Unlock the Potential of the Chinese Travel Market at WTM Africa 2025
(Posted 07th February 2025) Join the China Ready® Workshop on the Global Stage on Friday 11 April from 09:30 – 15:30 Industry experts will equip travel professionals with the tools to attract and cater to Chinese travelers – one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to […]
Gogo|Satcom Direct and Airbus to develop end-to-end cabin connectivity
(Posted 07th February 2025) Gogo Business Aviation | Satcom Direct announced the finalizing of a multifaceted Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus. The MoU confirms the two organizations’ aim to leverage the full potential of the Gogo Air-to-Ground (ATG), FlightDeck Freedom, and Gogo Galileo satellite connectivity solutions to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to […]
Ibadan Travel & Tourism Expo (ITTE) announces date for 2025 Edition.
(Posted 06th February 2025) The organisers of Ibadan Travel & Tourism Expo, the unique selling point for destination marketing in Ibadan have announced Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April as dates for the 2025 edition. According to the statement from the Expo Coordinators, Ambassadors Taiwo and Kehinde OGUNTOYE known as The Most […]
Kenya wildfire threatens region of rare wildlife, plant species
(Posted 06th February 2025) Courteys of African Elephant News and Dann Okoth, Mongabay An environmental disaster is unfolding in Isiolo county, in northeastern Kenya, following a recent wildfire outbreak that devastated large swaths of the region, according to experts who are calling for urgent measures to address the consequences of the tragedy. […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 06th February 2025) CCA IN THE NEWS Future Forward: What is Next for US-Africa Trade Wilson Center Africa Program director, Oge Onubogu, and co-host for this season, Witney Schneidman, take stock of the current moment in time and ask a series of US-Africa trade experts, What would you like to see next for […]
Bwindi Lodge Celebrates 25 Years of Pioneering Gorilla Ecotourism in Uganda
(Posted 06th February 2025) Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Bwindi Lodge. Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges. From its […]
Radisson Hotel Group concludes record-breaking year with over 300 new signings and openings in 2024
(Posted 06th February 2025) Radisson Hotel Group concludes record-breaking year with over 300 new signings and openings in 2024 New openings and signings were announced in breathtaking destinations, including an addition to the Group’s existing portfolio of hotels in Mauritius The Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding […]
Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative
(Posted 06th February 2025) The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and […]
AFRICAN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM EDUCATION SUMMIT 2025
(Posted 05th January 2025) The organizers of the African Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (AHTES) Nigeria have officially announced a strategic partnership with The White Orchid Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos —owned by Ebony Life Place—as the Official Hospitality Partner for the much-anticipated 2025 summit. This collaboration marks a significant step in fostering […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named best long-haul city break for UK travellers!
(Posted 05th January 2025) UK-based consumer advocacy group Which? has revealed the results of its latest survey ranking the world’s best cities. This year, more than 1,500 travellers rated nearly 2,500 destinations based on food and drink, accommodation, cultural and tourist attractions, shopping, ease of getting around, and value for money. In response to overtourism concerns, Which? also […]
ENV-isa and AFRAA sign MoU
(Posted 05th February 2025) Env-isa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation and facilitate collaboration on initiatives aimed at the sustainable growth and development of the African aviation industry. Under this MoU, Env-isa and AFRAA will work closely to achieve […]
FlySafair given a year to resolve ownership questions
(Posted 05th February 2025) The Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) has published its decision over the disputed ownership of FlySafair and the challenges to its ownership structure by competitors. The airline, incidentally for many years the most punctual airline in Africa, was given a year to adjust its ownership structure to comply with […]
The Bench rebrands Africa Hospitality Investment Forum
(Posted 04th February 2025) The Bench rebrands Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) under unified Future Hospitality Summit portfolio At AHIF 2024, over $365 million in deals were signed, further solidifying the event’s role as a catalyst for investment across the region The Bench, […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues – February 2025 – with KQ CEO and AFRAA SG
(Posted 04th February 2025) The February Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways and Chairman of the AFRAA Excecutive Committee together with Mr. Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General – AFRAA scheduled for Wednesday, 05 February at 14h00 EAT (UTC: […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Parks: Temporary closure of main communal ablution block at Shingwedzi Rest Camp!
(Posted 04th February 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the main communal ablution block at Shingwedzi Rest Camp in Kruger National Park will be temporarily closed for renovations from 01 February 2025 to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Chapman’s Peak Drive closed on Wednesdays in February 2025 for vegetation clea ring!
(Posted 04th February 2025) Cape Town’s iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive will be closed to all traffic—both motorized and non-motorized, including pedestrians and runners—on Wednesdays throughout February 2025 (05.02., 12.02., 19.02., and 26.02.), from… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 5, 2025 Highlights
(Posted 04th February 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. Kenya Airways (KQ) has successfully regained its EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 certification, three years after voluntarily surrendering the approval. This milestone reaffirms KQ’s capability to maintain and repair foreign aircraft, […]
Wetland in Addo Elephant Park, South Africa
(Posted 04th February 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News, Dirk Roux and Nancy Job, The Conversation The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and today it’s […]
AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM SUMMIT #AYTIS2025 SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED.
(Posted 04th January 2025) Africa Tourism Partners alongside the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO, TEAMS Africa and Kenya Tourism Board have successfully launched the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 (www.youthtourismsummit.com). Held on the 29 th of January 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: SANParks launches six-month R27 gate maintenance at West Coast National Park!
(Posted 04th February 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that maintenance work on the R27 gate at West Coast National Park in South Africa’s Western Cape will commence as of today (03 February 2025) for the next six months. There may be… READ MORE
From Martinique to Rodrigues: The Unforgettable Journey of Journalist Jean-Manuel Massenya
(Posted 03rd February 2025) Courtesy of (text): Laura Samoisy / (photo): Jean-Manuel Massenya Jean-Manuel Massenya, a journalist from Martinique and the director of three online media platforms – M97.TV, MadininaTV.com, and SucreTV.fr – recently set foot in the Indian Ocean for the first time, discovering Rodrigues. This exploratory trip, made possible […]
Study tracks hunting trends in Africa’s biodiverse forests
(Posted 03rd February 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Alberto Leny, People Daily Increased commercial hunting and associated depletion of large-bodied wildlife in African tropical forests, is a source of critical environmental concerns, a ground-breaking new study on wildlife hunting has revealed. The study was published on January 7 in Nature […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in March!
(Posted 02nd February 2025) March marks the tail end of the wet season in Kruger National Park, bringing lush greenery, abundant wildlife activity, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. It is a transitional month, where summer slowly gives way to autumn, leading to subtle shifts in flora and fauna behavior…. READ MORE
Travel Advisories are coming down thick and fast upon Ebola case in Uganda’s capital Kampala
(Posted 01st February 2025) Following an already challenged regional situation vis a vis the Eastern Congo war and takeover of the regional capital Goma and its international airport by M23 rebels – which immediately led to updated travel advisories from key tourist source countries – has a confirmed Ebola case in the […]
Nairobi, We’re Here! AYTIS 2025 Launch & Innovation Challenge
(Posted 01st February 2025) We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYITIS 2025) in Nairobi, Kenya! The event, held on January 29th, brought together key stakeholders, including prominent industry leaders, government executives, and media representatives, to discuss the exciting plans for […]
Air Seychelles completes IOSA recertification and also accomplishes its first ISAGO certifications
(Posted 01st February 2025) Air Seychelles has announced itssuccessful attainment of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)and the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certifications. Accredited by theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) in January 2025, theseendorsements mark a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing commitmentto safety and operational excellence. The […]
IATA Releases SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology
(Posted 01st February 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the […]
Air Kenya set to ditch scheduled services between Maasai Mara and Entebbe
(Posted 31st January 2025) Over the last few years, we have had great pleasure of connecting safari itineraries between the Maasai Mara and Uganda national parks. We have been able to showcase the immense beauty and wildlife of two diverse landscapes with one seamless connection between AirKenya Express and AeroLink Uganda. Unfortunately, the […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: What’s open as of 30 January 2025?
(Posted 31st January 2025) The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released the latest updates on the status of local beaches and swimming pools. As of 30 January 2025,… READ MORE
