GHANA IS SET TO HOST THE INAUGURAL CREATIVES CONNECT AFRIKA 2025
(Posted 30th October 2025) Ghana is poised to host the inaugural Creatives Connect Afrika 2025, an immersive forum and festival dedicated to celebrating Africa’s vibrant creative industries. With just one month remaining, this landmark event is set to take place from November 24 to 26, 2025, in the bustling capital city of Ghana, […]
Have you secured your complimentary ticket for WTM London?
(Posted 30th October 2025) At WTM London 2025, we’re bringing together the best of travel under one roof. Whether it’s amazing destinations, fresh innovations, or exciting ideas in hospitality, there’s something for everyone to discover—with the chance to explore key trends and connect with over 4,047 exhibitors. Book Your Ticket Now! Limited buyer spots […]
Vaccine for elephant herpesvirus found to be safe
(Posted 30th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Lab Online (Australia), October 28, 2025 A vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) — a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants — has proved the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong virus-fighting immune response, according to an international team led […]
AI in Airports Conference – Last Chance to Save 20%
(Posted 30th October 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London LAST CHANCE TO SAVE 20% The AI in Airports summit sets out to create clarity, form connections, and instill commitment around the role of artificial intelligence in airport operations. Aimed at senior airport leaders, the summit cuts through the hype to […]
TravelComments.com – Lufthansa Group expands summer 2026 flights to South Africa and Namibia!
(Posted 29th October 2025) The Lufthansa Group has unveiled its Summer 2026 flight schedule, offering enhanced connectivity to South Africa and Namibia. Travellers can now enjoy more frequent departures, nonstop intercontinental access, and seamless travel opportunities, making Europe-to-Southern Africa trips easier than ever…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Rugby: HSBC SVNS returns to Cape Town in December 2025!
(Posted 29th October 2025) The Mother City will once again take centre stage on the global rugby sevens calendar! World Rugby has confirmed that Cape Town will host the HSBC SVNS 2026 Series from 06 to 07 December 2025, bringing high-energy international sevens action back to the spectacular Cape Town Stadium…. READ MORE
Monitoring and Evaluation of Policies, Programs, & Projects.
(Posted 29th October 2025) Course Description: In response to increasing demands from stakeholders for accountability and results-oriented performance, organizations in both the public and private sectors are challenged to deliver improved outcomes with limited resources. This Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation of Policies, Programs, and Projects equips participants with […]
ATTA® Webinar Invitation – Protect Your Organisation: Travel Safety Essentials
(Posted 29th October 2025) In this webinar, The TRIP Group will guide travel and tourism professionals through the essentials of travel safety and security. You’ll learn how to identify and manage risks effectively, respond to unexpected situations, and build traveller confidence that keeps customers returning. Perfect for DMCs, TMCs, tour operators, lodges […]
Third Annual Africa Travel Week Media Awards Now Open for Submissions
(Posted 29th October 2025) World-class judging panel announced as Africa Travel Week (ATW) seeks Africa’s top travel journalists, storytellers and content creators Entries for the 2026 ATW Media Awards are now open, with submissions sought from travel writers, bloggers, videographers, and photographers who produce outstanding content related to the African […]
Govt Launches Electric Fence Project to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict in Kidepo
(Posted 29th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sam Ibanda Mugabi, Nile Post (Uganda), October 27, 2025 The government has launched a major conservation initiative to construct an electric fence around Kidepo Valley National Park, aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict and enhancing community safety in the surrounding areas. The project, […]
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025 as global growth accelerates
(Posted 29th October 2025) Building on a record-breaking 2024, Radisson Hotel Group has carried its momentum into 2025, accelerating growth across EMEA and APAC while staying true to its Responsible Business commitments With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming […]
12 dead in Kenya after Cessna C208B Grand Caravan safari flight crashes
(Posted 28th October 2025) File photo of the aircraft A Cessna Grand Caravan, owned and operated by Mombasa Air Safari, which was registered in Kenya as 5Y-CCA, MSN: 208B1248, first flown in 2007, at 08.30 hrs local time today crashed near Kwale not long after take off from the Ukunda airfield. The […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia Airways tightens Johannesburg travel rules: Return or onward ticket now mandatory!
(Posted 28th October 2025) Travellers planning to fly from Zambia to South Africa should take note of new entry requirements recently introduced by Zambia Airways. The national carrier has implemented a mandatory return or onward ticket policy for all passengers travelling between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The rule, effective 14 October 2025, aims to […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 43, 2025
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. FlyConcorde Ltd. is aiming to reintroduce supersonic passenger flights by 2026, nearly two decades after the Concorde’s retirement, with new aircraft designed to cruise at 60,000 feet, use sustainable aviation fuel, and produce significantly less sonic boom. […]
600 kg of African elephant tusks incinerated in Vietnam
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gia Chinh, VN Express International (Vietnam), October 24, 2025 Hai Phong authorities incinerated 615 kilograms of African elephant tusks on Oct. 23 after seizing them in a 2023 smuggling case. Hai Phong Port Customs and city police inspected two suspicious containers on […]
Gohori Resort / Zimbabwe officially commissioned
(Posted 28th October 2025) Friday, the 24th of October 2025 marked a new era in the Mutoko tourism landscape with the official commissioning of Gohori Resort, a boutique resort designed to offer and deliver memorable experiences for its guests. Gohori Resort is located in the foothills of Mount Gohori in Mutoko. […]
Following the money: How South Africa’s financial watchdogs are cracking down on illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Carlton Oloo, Africa Sustainability Matters (Kenya), October 26, 2025 The South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT) has released its 2025 report on the financial flows linked to illegal wildlife trade (IWT), published in Pretoria on 21 October 2025. The report, […]
Africa’s Hotel Sector Leads the World in AI Adoption, New Study Reveals
(Posted 28th October 2025) Middle East & African hotel chains outpace global competitors in AI integration, but data silos threaten to undermine progress Hotel chains in Africa and the Middle East are leading the world in AI adoption and integration, according to a new global study by h2c, commissioned by hotel […]
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
(Posted 28th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards.. The main changes to the 2026 manuals include: Dangerous Goods Regulations […]
TravelComments.com – Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) makes strong progress in restoring flight procedures across South Africa
(Posted 28th October 2025) Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has announced major progress in stabilising operations and rebuilding its core technical capacity. According to Acting CEO Matome Moholola, ATNS continues to make steady advances in restoring and validating instrument flight procedures (IFPs) across South Africa’s aviation network, including several key secondary airports…. READ MORE
Seychelles’ tourism industry welcomes the return of ‘Discover’ flights from Germany
(Posted 27th October 2025) Images courtesy of Tourism Seychelles Key Tourism Seychelles officials together with tourism stakeholders earlier today welcomed the arrival of the first flight of Discover – a Lufthansa Group leisure airline – after the carrier resumed flight operations from Frankfurt to Mahe. A welcome ceremony was held to […]
Seychelles heading for record tourist arrivals as new President takes over
(Posted 27th October 2025) Dr. Patrick Herminie was yesterday late afternoon sworn in as Seychelles’ 6th President, ending the ultimately highly controversial rule of Wavel Ramkavalan – a man elected on the promise of change which turned out to be turning into a regime of failed promises, nepotism, division, deception and misuse of […]
Police officer, civilian jailed in Kenya for seven years each for Ivory trafficking
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Erastus Gichohi, Kenya News Agency (Kenya), October 23, 2025 A police officer and a civilian have each been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of trafficking and dealing in elephant ivory worth more than Sh2.9 million. Naivasha Chief Magistrate […]
KWS relocates second rogue elephant to Tsavo East in weeks
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capital FM (Kenya), October 24, 2025 The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has translocated another troublesome elephant to Tsavo East National Park — the second such operation in under three weeks. In its latest operation, the KWS Problematic Animal Control Unit, working jointly with […]
Four elephants spotted just 70km from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Helena Barnard, Nova News (South Africa), October 24, 2025 Four elephants have been spotted roaming near the Zutshwa area in Botswana’s Kgalagadi region, bringing these iconic animals within just 70 kilometres of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. South African National Parks confirmed the sighting, […]
#Angola Ministry of Tourism is the primary sponsor of the ‘Africa Tourism Awards’
(Posted 27th October 2025) Angolan tourism is once again recognized across borders, with three national representatives distinguished at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025 (The Balearica Awards), one of the most prestigious platforms for valuing African tourism. The Brand Ambassador of Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life, Jessi Madalena, was announced […]
Investigators prove viral elephant photo from Namibia’s Etosha National Park is fake
(Posted 26th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tasleem Gierdien, Eyewitness News (South Africa), October 23, 2025 In September, devastating fires swept through Namibia’s most popular wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. Satellite imagery analysis by the investigative collective Bellingcat revealed that more than a third of the park was affected, destroying […]
What Kenya’s new law says about human-wildlife conflict compensation, poaching
(Posted 26th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Dennis Musau, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 22, 2025 Kenyans who suffer injury, death, or property loss from wildlife attacks are entitled to government compensation of up to Ksh.5 million, per the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2025. The new law signed by […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: City of Windhoek renames streets and stadium!
(Posted 25th October 2025) The City of Windhoek has announced a series of official street name changes, effective Friday, 24 October 2025. According to a public notice issued on 20 October 2025, these updates are part of the municipality’s ongoing initiative to celebrate and preserve the legacy of distinguished Namibians who have made remarkable contributions […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink to launch Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights in June 2026!
(Posted 25th October 2025) South African regional airline Airlink has announced an exciting new route connecting Johannesburg to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, starting June 2026. The service will feature Airlink’s brand-new Embraer E195-E2 flagship aircraft, designed for comfort and efficiency, with seating for 136 passengers…. READ MORE
