Gogo signs Falcon as first charter fleet customer
(Posted 22nd May 2025) Gogo announced earlier today at EBACE 2025 – booth 320 – that Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is the first charter fleet operator to commit to multiple installations of its Gogo Galileo HDX system. The mixed fleet operator has confirmed an initial purchase of five terminals for its […]
2 von 13 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 Honours David Green, William E. Heinecke and Hala Matar Choufany
(Posted 22nd May 2025) The 2025 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa Awards will honour three exceptional individuals whose leadership, vision, and integrity have profoundly shaped the hospitality industry in Africa and beyond. David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, will be recognised with the FHS Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award; […]
African Development Bank’s Adesina Warns of Economic Shockwaves from United StatesTariffs
(Posted 22nd May 2025) Africa should engage the U.S. through “flexible and constructive” trade negotiations, Adesina says in exclusive interview with CNN’s Amanpour As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across […]
Afreximbank reports strong performance for Q1 2025 in line with expectations
(Posted 22nd May 2025) African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025. Financial Highlights Afreximbank Group delivered satisfactory financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, meeting expectations with solid profitability, strengthened liquidity and […]
TravelComments.com – Air France launches daily flights between Paris and Cape Town for 2025/2026 holiday season!
(Posted 22nd May 2025) The flag carrier of France, Air France, is set to launch daily direct flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, further strengthening its footprint in Southern Africa. According to Wilson Tauro, Country Manager for Southern Africa at Air France-KLM, the daily service will be introduced during… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zambia Airways launches new route between Lusaka and Harare
(Posted 21st May 2025) Zambia Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Zambia, has announced the launch of a new direct route to Zimbabwe. Starting 17 June 2025, the airline will operate flights between Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare. The new early morning service will run three times a week […]
Uganda announces appointment of new CEO of Uganda Tourism
(Posted 21st May 2025) The Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has announced the appointment of Ms. Juliana Kagwa as the new CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board. UTB had advertised for a new CEO already in January, now finally concluding the search for a new Chief Executive. Prior to her […]
Advancing Sustainable Aviation in Africa
(Posted 21st May 2025) In partnership with AFRAA, Boeing is launching a two-part workshop series in 2025 under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Aviation in Africa.” The first workshop, which will be held virtually tomorrow, the 22nd of May, will offer stakeholders practical tools, proven frameworks, and insights into Boeing’s Sustainable Aerospace Together […]
Airbus delivers first Pratt & Whitney powered A321XLR
(Posted 21st May 2025) Wizz Air has taken delivery of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low cost operator of the type. Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 seats in […]
EGYPTAIR PARTNERS WITH SITA TO MODERNIZE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
(Posted 21st May 2o25) EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in Africa and the Middle East, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resilience, and deliver more reliable services for passengers. As part of this modernization, EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA, the global […]
African Parks 2024 Annual Report: “The Decade to Make a Difference”
(Posted 21st May 2025) Compiling our Annual Report is as much a reflective process as it is a welcome opportunity to celebrate the year. 2024 was one of our most challenging years to date, and I have often found myself using the analogy of it being ‘a year in the kiln’ – […]
Ugandan businessman arrested over elephant tusk trafficking
(Posted 21st May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Simon Masaba, New Vision, May 19, 2025 Police in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have arrested Alfred Olanya, a businessman in Kitgum district over tracking elephant tusks. This violates the Wildlife Act of 2019. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma says Olanya […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique temporarily suspends new pre-travel registration requirement for visa-exempt travellers
(Posted 21st Mat 2025) The Mozambican National Migration Service (SENAMI) announced on 16 May 2025 that the newly introduced requirement for travellers from select visa-exempt countries to submit travel information at least 48 hours before entering Mozambique has been temporarily suspended. This suspension comes as a result of… READ MORE
Dr. Alain St.Ange joins Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi at a High-Level Forum on Economic Development in Tunisia
(Posted 20th May 2025) Dr. Alain St.Ange, a prominent political figure and presidential candidate for the Republic of Seychelles and one of the globally most respected tourism gurus, is currently in Tunisia to take part in a high-level strategic forum led by the private sector and aimed at promoting economic development across […]
African Elephant News
(Posted 20th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and various authors mentioned below When the last elephant falls, humanity falls too Jayne Rose Gacheri, The Standard, May 18, 2025 Standing at Nairobi National Park, where ivory once burned in defiance of poaching, Prof Erustus Kanga, Director General of the Kenya […]
Gen Z is rewriting the events rulebook – RX Africa shares how to keep up
(Posted 20th May 2025) Gen Z, the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce, often gets a bad rap. They’ve been called everything from ‘work-shy’ to ‘unreliable’ and ‘intolerant of outdated policies’. In reality, they’re shaking things up more than any generation before them: prioritising job satisfaction, fair remuneration, work-life balance, and mental wellbeing. And […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures
(Posted 20th May 2025) Durban in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 16 May 2025, the eThekwini Municipality, which includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns, has provided an update on the status of its beaches and swimming pools, ensuring visitors are […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 20, 2025
(Posted 20th May 2025) Introduction. The 37th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) was successfully held from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, with Kenya Airways serving as the official host airline. This milestone event marked the first time […]
New AfBAA leadership shares plans to revitalize African Business Aviation organization at EBACE 2025
(Posted 19th May 2025) New AfBAA leadership shares plans to revitalize African Business Aviation organization at EBACE 2025. Following hard on the heels of the confirmation of the new African Business Aviation Association, AfBAA leadership team, which confirmed Dawit Lemma as Chairperson and Craig Middleton as Vice Chair, the executives have confirmed […]
Qatar Airways Group Announces Strongest Financial Results in its History
(Posted 19th May 2025) Renewed ‘Qatar Airways 2.0’ strategy credited with driving record-breaking performance Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history. Profits for the Group, which includes cargo, catering and Qatar Duty Free, reached QAR7.85bn (US$2.15bn) in the 24/25 fiscal year – an increase of […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways (SAA) unveils new domestic and regional routes amid expansion plans
(Posted 19th May 2025) South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of several new domestic and regional routes as part of its strategic growth plan. Speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, SAA’s Interim Chief Commercial Officer, Tebogo Tsimane, revealed the airline’s plans to strengthen its network and reestablish its position as a key player in the […]
Kenya’s Aviation Sector in 2024: Key Insights from the KNBS Economic Survey 2025
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The recently published Economic Survey 2025 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) provides an authoritative and detailed overview of Kenya’s economic landscape, with the aviation sector emerging as a pivotal driver of growth, connectivity, and […]
Stray elephant kills schoolboy in Kanungu, fueling calls for more protection
(Posted 19th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Robert Muhereza, Monitor A 15-year-old boy was killed on Friday morning by a stray elephant that had wandered out of Queen Elizabeth National Park into a village in Uganda’s southwestern Kanungu District, the second such fatality this year. The victim, Clinton […]
GE Aerospace and Ethiopian Airlines sign engine deal ahead of new aircraft orders
(Posted 19th May 2025) • GEnx-1B engines chosen for upcoming 787-9 order; reaffirms previous GE9X order for eight 777-9s Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s. This deal increases Ethiopian Airlines’ GEnx-powered fleet from 19 […]
African Parks: Rhino Rewild – One Year On
(Posted 17th May 2025) Exactly one year ago, the first southern white rhino began their journey from captivity to the wild – leaving behind the former breeding project and stepping into a new future. It was a defining moment in Rhino Rewild – a bold conservation initiative to return 2,000 rhino to well-managed protected […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Mopani Rest Camp closes temporarily for controlled burns
(Posted 17th May 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a temporary closure of Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park from… READ MORE
Enugu State Government plans N30billion for tourism projects
(Posted 17th May 2025) L:R: Enugu State Culture and Tourism Commissioner, Dame Ugochi Madueke; Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mba; Tourism Consultant, Amb. Ikechi Uko; Former Mrs.Tourism United Nations, Ebele Enemchukwu The first zipline in Nigeria and the longest Canopy Walkway in Africa will soon be unveiled in Enugu State. The […]
TravelComments.com – From bush to beach: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife launches new adventure route in KwaZulu-Natal
(Posted 17th May 2025) Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, has launched the new “Beach2Bush” adventure route. It connects the vibrant Indian Ocean coastline of… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops announce adjusted hours for May stocktaking!
(Posted 16th May 2025) The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park management (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the operating hours of all shops in the National Park on select dates in May 2025 due to monthly stocktaking. On 22 May 2025,… READ MORE
Proximity to homes fueling man, jumbos conflict — study
(Posted 16th May 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star, May 14, 2025 The flare-ups of conflicts between man and jumbos are a result of crops and settlements being close, a new study now suggests. Approximately 70 per cent of Kenya’s wildlife resides outside protected areas. Land conversion […]
