TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures (12 June 2025)!
(Posted 13th June 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 12 June 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 informed about […]
TravelComments.com – Free entry to select Iziko Museums in Cape Town on Youth Day (16 June 2025)!
(Posted 13th June 2025) Great news for culture and history lovers! In celebration of Youth Day 2025, the Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced free admission to several of its top museums in Cape Town on 16 June 2025. Whether you’re passionate about art, history, or natural science, this is the perfect opportunity to explore some […]
Mozambique: Maputo National Park reinforcing 145 km of fence to prevent elephants from escaping
(Posted 13th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Club of Mozambique, (Mozambique) June 11, 2025 With the support of the Camões Institute, Maputo National Park is reinforcing its fence to prevent elephants from escaping and to curb conflict between humans and wildlife, park administrator Miguel Gonçalves told Lusa yesterday. “The […]
TUI Hotels & Resorts contributes to growth in Africa with strong leisure hotel brands
(Posted 21st June 2025) TUI Hotels & Resorts’ current portfolio in Africa comprises a total of 97 hotels with over 30,000 rooms across eight countries TUI Blue and TUI Suneo extend their portfolio in North Africa New openings planned in The Gambia and Côte d’Ivoire New luxury brand The Mora celebrates its […]
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AT THE 7TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT HAS CLOSED.
(Posted 13th June 2025) Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by clicking here The Summit will also be streamed on various social media platforms, […]
SITA | Asia-Pacific Sets Global Benchmark In Baggage Handling As Air Travel Hits Records
(Posted 12th June 2025) SITA report shows the Asia-Pacific region maintained the lowest baggage mishandling rate in the world in 2024, reinforcing its status as a global leader in smart baggage performance despite historic passenger volumes Key points: 5.3bn passengers travelled by air in 2024 (an 8.2% increase over 2023) […]
Rolls-Royce launches Durability Enhancement Package that will double Trent 1000 Time-on-Wing
(Posted 12th June 2025) Rolls Royce today launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in service before needing scheduled maintenance. This marks an important milestone on Rolls-Royce’s transformation programme into a high performing, competitive, resilient and growing business. Increasing ‘Time on […]
Elephants in Gabon: Conservation Efforts Turn Sour as Villagers Battle Crop Destruction
(Posted 12th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ashley Morgan, Decatur Metro, June 11, 2025 In Gabon, the forest elephant, a species at risk of extinction, benefits from exemplary conservation efforts. However, due to deforestation, these elephants increasingly encroach on villages and farms, becoming a significant nuisance. With his machete, Jean-Baptiste […]
Senegal: “Ghost Elephant” Seen In Rare Footage, Marking The First Sighting In Five Years
(Posted 12th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rachael Funnell, IFLScience (UK), June 11, 2025 In Senegal, an elephant so rare they’re considered near mythical has been caught on camera for the first time in half a decade. Known as “ghost elephants”, it’s thought there are only five to 10 left […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 12th June 2025) CCA IN THE NEWS High Expectations as World Leaders Set for U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Angola This Day From June 22 to 25, 2025, the Corporate Council on Africa, the leading United States business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa will meet in Luanda, Angola, […]
High-profile wildlife trafficking case tests Malawi’s conservation commitment
(Posted 12th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Madalitso Wills Kateta, Mongabay (USA), June 10, 2025 LILONGWE — In 2021, Malawian authorities found Lin Yunhua and 14 other members of an international trafficking syndicate in possession of pangolin scales, rhino horns, and elephant and hippo ivory. Lin, a Chinese national, was […]
IATA: Join the World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong
(Posted 12th June 2025) Over 500 professionals from the aviation, sustainability, technology, trade, and finance sectors, along with policymakers and other key stakeholders, will gather in Hong Kong from 21-22 October for the 3rd edition of our World Sustainability Symposium (WSS). This influential event aims to unite leaders from across the industry value chain […]
TravelComments.com – Cathay Pacific to boost Hong Kong Johannesburg flights to daily service from July 2025
(Posted 11th June 2025) Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, is set to increase flight frequencies between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Starting… READ MORE
Tanzania to host World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025
(Posted 11th June 2025) World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the enchanting nation of Tanzania, with travel industry leaders from across the region attending the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28th of June 2025. The ceremony will mark the opening leg of WTA’s Grand […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Roof upgrades scheduled at Kalahari Tented Camp!
(Posted 11th June 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Kalahari Tented Camp, located in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, will undergo roof upgrades from 11 June to 30 July 2025. According to park management, existing bookings will… READ MORE
African Parks: Conservation at Scale as 70 Rhinos are relocated
(Posted 11th June 2025) Following months of extensive planning and working with various experts in the field, I am very pleased to share a significant milestone: the translocation of 70 southern white rhino to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. As part of the Rhino Rewild Initiative, this translocation, made possible with funding from The Howard G. […]
Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort and Rwandair partner with the West African Travel Expo, Accra Weizo in Ghana to connect more of Africa
(Posted 11th June 2025) Rwandair has partnered with the Organisers of Accra Weizo to promote Travel and Tourism in Africa. Accra Weizo is the West African Travel Expo organised since 2015 by Akwaaba African Travel Market in Ghana. It aims to promote Seamless Travel in West Africa. The 8th Edition will be held […]
CEM Africa Summit 2025: Leading the Future of Customer Experience with Artificial Intelligence Innovation
(Posted 11th June 2025) With over 700 senior leaders from across Africa’s leading industries in attendance, the summit offers a unique opportunity to explore how AI solutions can enhance personalization, predict customer needs, and streamline service delivery The CEM Africa Summit 2025 is set to redefine the future of customer experience (CX) […]
Qatar Airways to Showcase Latest Technological Advancements and Aircraft at the 55th Paris Air Show
(Posted 11th June 2025) State-of-the-art aircraft line-up to include special UEFA Champions League livery Boeing 777, Qatar Executive G700 Set to welcome visitors in French, Sama – the world’s first AI-powered cabin crew – will be launched on WhatsApp to offer on-the-go support and booking assistance in multiple languages Qatar Airways […]
Africa Tech Festival announces strategic themes for 2025 event, focusing on innovation, investment, and collaborative growth
(Posted 11th June 2025) The 2025 edition of the Africa Tech Festival will also align with key global dialogues on technology and innovation, as it coincides with the prestigious G20 Leadership Summit The Africa Tech Festival, the leading platform for stakeholders in the continent’s technology industry, returns to the Cape Town International […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues on Africa Air Cargo Development with KQ Cargo and SAA Cargo, Wed 11 June, 11:00 UTC (14:00 EAT)
(Posted 10th June 2025) The June Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Abadi Fitsum, Cargo Director – Kenya Airways Cargo and Mr. Kekeletso Mokwena on Wednesday, 11 June at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). The discussion will engage the guests on air cargo developments, operations and challenges in […]
Seychelles: Education needs a strong professional foundation
(Posted 10th June 2025) One cannot build a strong education system while sidelining Seychellois teachers. Across the country, qualified local educators are being overlooked, underpaid, and pushed out of classrooms — while expatriates are brought in to replace them, at higher salaries and with better benefits. Seychellois teachers understand their students, our culture, […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Tokai and Silvermine East trails to set to reopen after April fire!
(Posted 10th June 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that several hiking trails within Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town – including those in Tokai and Silvermine East, which cover areas such as the Kalk Bay, St. James, Muizenberg mountains, and the Steenberg Plateau – will officially reopen to the public on… READ MORE
Trent XWB-84 EP – The best widebody engine just got better
(Posted 10th June 2025) Introducing the Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP): a new era of efficiency, sustainability and profitability for our airline customers. The Trent XWB-84 is the world’s most efficient large aero engine, purpose-built for the Airbus A350-900. Together, they set the industry benchmark for fuel efficiency, delivering unparalleled reliability, durability and […]
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
(Posted 10th June 2025) JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a distributed electric powerplant to draw energy from onboard batteries, testing will verify the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic configurations of the […]
Is Your Business Ready for the New Era of African Tourism
(Posted 10th June 2025) 24 – 27 June 2025, Midrand Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa SPECIAL OFFER FOR ATPSA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS FOR THE AYITIS As part of an exciting new strategic partnership, ATPSA members are invited to exhibit at the upcoming Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYITIS) […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 23, 2025
(Posted 10th June 2025) Introduction. The World Bank’s study “Fueling Africa’s Flight”, released on June 4, 2025, highlights Africa’s potential to become a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. By leveraging local feedstocks such as agricultural residues and waste oils, these countries […]
Kenya: Ivory traffickers arrested in northern Kenya as searchlight shows poachers are back with unseen ferocity after a lull
(Posted 08th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tell Media, (Kenya), June 06, 2025 The arrest of two traffickers with five elephant tusks in the far-flung Lodwar town in Turkana County has refocused the searchlight on life in the wilds as recent trends suggest a resurgence in poaching unseen since […]
‘Zimbabwe’s elephants are not surplus biomass to be disposed of for convenience’— says CNRG, condemns planned culling
(Posted 09th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Thandiwe Garusa, New Zimbabwe, (Zimbabwe) June 07, 2025 THE Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has blasted the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) for issuing permits to Save Valley Conservancy to kill 50 elephants, describing the move as misleading and unethical. […]
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of services to Kigali
(Posted 09th June 2025) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline group, marked the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link […]
