Breaking News: Qatar Airways Announces Reinstatement of Flights as Airspace Reopens in the State of Qatar
(Posted 24th June 2025) Qatar Airways can confirm the reinstatement of flights following the reopening of airspace in the State of Qatar. Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly. We are working tirelessly with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities […]
TravelComments.com – Nyawutsi Bird Hide in Kruger National Park temporarily closed for maintenance!
(Posted 24th June 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the temporary closure of the Nyawutsi Bird Hide in the northern region of Kruger National Park. The popular hide is currently undergoing essential maintenance and will remain inaccessible until… READ MORE
Breaking News: Qatar Airways’ – Temporary Flights Suspension Due to Air Traffic Movement Closure
(Posted 24th June 2025) Qatar Airways confirms the temporary suspension of its flights due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. The airline is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens. Once usual operations […]
Seychelles: Public Servants Day Message from Lalyans Nouvo Sesel
(Posted 24th June 2025) Today, we honour the thousands of Seychellois public servants who keep our country running — the teachers, nurses, police officers, social workers, and administrators who show up every day with dedication, integrity, and care. But let’s also speak the truth. While our frontline workers continue to serve under […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthen Presence in West Africa with signing of Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja
(Posted 24th June 2025) IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja, a 119-rooms hotel scheduled to open in early 2028 under a franchise agreement with Watercress Hotel International Limited and to be operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in […]
TravelComments.com – These 3 Cape Town restaurants made the World’s 100 Best list 2025
(Posted 24th June 2025) Cape Town has once again confirmed its status as South Africa’s culinary capital. In the newly released World’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025 list by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, three top restaurants from Cape Town have been honoured among the world’s finest. This global recognition highlights the Mother City as one of Africa’s premier food destinations and a […]
13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit
(Posted 24th June 2025) We are pleased to share with you a special edition of our newsletter featuring highlights from two landmark events hosted in May 2025. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) successfully convened the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (May 11–13) and the 2nd African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit (May 13–14) at the Kigali […]
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia, expanding its continental footprint
(Posted 24th June 2025) Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa that’s been added to its portfolio on the continent, signed at the […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 25, 2025
(Posted 24th June 2025) Introduction. From 16 to 20 June 2025, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central Africa (WACAF) Office convened a regional volcanic ash workshop in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event brought together aviation regulators, meteorological agencies, volcano observatories, and air navigation service providers to develop a harmonized […]
Lucy Maruhi / Shelter Tours receive major award recognition
(Posted 23rd June 2025) In the year 2024, Lucy Maruhi, Shelter Tours Team Leader was awarded twice for her exceptional performance in Tourism Industry. On 19th June 2025, Shelter Connections & Events Organizer (Shelter Tours) was recognized and awarded as one of the “BEST TOUR OPERATORS IN AFRICA” Team work has continued […]
TravelComments.com – Golden Gate Highlands National Park: Free entry to the new Kgomomodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre!
(Posted 23rd June 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that entry to the new Kgomomodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre, located within Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State, will be free for all visitors until… READ MORE
Zimbabwe – Hwange National Park: State-of-the-art facilities commissioned to boost conservation efforts
(Posted 23td June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald Online (Zimbabwe) June 22, 2025 THE Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, officially commissioned state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment at Matetsi Unit 5 and Hwange National Park last week, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce human-wildlife […]
The continued rise of elephant populations give wildlife managers pause
(Posted 23rd June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Helcoski, UPR (Switzerland) June 20, 2025 “So, elephants in one area may be locally extinct, but a few hundred kilometers down the road, they are heavily over populated, to put it, basically. And that’s the situation around Africa,” said Richard Sowry who […]
Garamba park rangers shoot, arrest South Sudanese hunters
(Posted 23td June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Radio Tamazuj (South Sudan), June 20, 2025 The local authorities in Western Equatoria State’s Ibba County have confirmed a cross-border incident in which seven South Sudanese hunters were arrested, and two were shot and injured after allegedly crossing into Garamba National Park in […]
Hunting in Tanzania threatens the Maasai, but the EU has no plans to ban trophy imports (yet)
(Posted 23td June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Emanuele Bonini, Euronews (Belgium) June 19, 2025 Brussels – Sports hunting in Tanzania is increasingly threatening the Maasai, the indigenous people torn from their land for hunting activities, whose products will continue to be sold in the EU. The European Commission has […]
Qatar Airways Partners with Panasonic Avionics to Power a Smarter, More Connected Cabin Experience
(Posted 23rd June 2025) Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, is continuing to set new standards in passenger experience with the launch of its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, powered by Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix platform on its Boeing 777-9 fleet, during the 55th International Paris Air […]
TravelComments.com – Planning a beach day in Durban? Here’s what’s open
(Posted 22nd June 2025) Durban, located in KwaZulu-Natal on South Africa’s east coast, is famous for its warm waters and scenic beaches. The eThekwini Municipality, which governs Durban and its surrounding areas, has released a new update on the status of beaches and public swimming pools as of 19 June 2025. According to the municipality,… READ MORE
Boeing and Angolan Ministry of Transport Sign Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation
(Posted 22nd June 2025) Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to explore initiatives aimed at advancing the Angolan aviation sector, in partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines. The Republic of Angola has prioritized the development of the aviation industry to enhance […]
The Customer Experience Africa Awards Return to Honour the Continent’s Brightest in Customer Experience
(Posted 22nd June 2025) After a powerful comeback in 2024, the Customer Experience Africa Awards (CXAs) are officially back for 2025 and bringing together the very best in customer experience from across the continent for a night of recognition, celebration, and connection. Taking place on Tuesday, 12th of August 2025 at the […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: New entry pavilion at Hwange National Park nears
(Posted 21st June 2025) Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is set to welcome visitors through a brand-new, state-of-the-art entry pavilion, now 95% complete. Located in Matabeleland North Province in north-west Zimbabwe, the US$1.4 million one-stop facility is expected to significantly enhance tourism, conservation, and park security. Construction of the new access hub began in… READ MORE
The ‘East Africa Travel Podcast’ named finalist for ATTA Action Awards 2025
(Posted 21st June 2025) Charlotte Beauvoisin – of Diary of Muzungu fame – has been named as a finalist in the annual ATTA Action Awards 2025. https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/atta-for-action-awards/ The East Africa Travel Podcast is hosted by Charlotte Beauvoisin, Author of the Diary of a Muzungu, who told ATCNews that she is […]
African Development Bank and Google Explore Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future
(Posted 21st June 2025) One side event at the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings unpacked the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to advance inclusive and sustainable development across the African continent. Held under the theme: “The AI Revolution: How Will AI Support the Delivery of the African Development […]
G Wellness Company Limited partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to launch the first internationally branded Hotel in Banjul, The Gambia
(Posted 21st June 2025) The new Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul will be situated in the popular coastal town of Kotu, a well-established tourist hub known for its scenic beaches and lively local markets \ G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with […]
Ethiopian to boost domestic operations with two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft
(Posted 21st June 2025) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline group in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest type of the renowned Twin Otter family, the Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new […]
Accor Signs Novotel Victoria Falls, Marking Strategic Market Entry into Zimbabwe
(Posted 21st June 2025) Accor, a global hospitality group, has announced the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark project set within Victoria Falls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The agreement, signed during the recent Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, marks Accor’s […]
Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa, estimated value of R540 million
(Posted 20th June 2025) Valor Hospitality Partners – a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions – today announced the signing of two new hotel management contracts in Nigeria and Senegal representing an investment in excess of approximately R540 million in West Africa. The deals were signed at the Future Hospitality Summit […]
TravelComments.com – Free State: New dinosaur interpretation centre to open in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park!
(Posted 20th June 2025) The South African Department of Tourism and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are set to launch the new Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in in the Free State, South Africa, on… READ MORE
2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Entries Closing!
(Posted 20th June 2025) 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Entries Closing! The entry deadline for the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is fast approaching. Entry is free of charge and closes on 30 June. KEY FACTS 30 categories covering full range of sustainable travel and tourism Open […]
Qatar Airways, Barzan Holdings, and Satys Aerospace Partner to Establish Satys’ First Widebody Aircraft Painting Facility in Qatar
(Posted 20th June 2025) Qatar Airways has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Barzan Holdings, and Satys Aerospace, a global specialist in aircraft painting and surface treatment solutions, to establish a pioneering widebody aircraft painting facility at Dukhan Air Base. This milestone collaboration forms part of a long-term partnership between Qatar […]
TACT Air Cargo Solutions – Our Q2 2025 Newsletter is here!
(Posted 20th June 2025) Welcome to the Q2 Edition of the Customer Success Quarterly Newsletter! Our content has grown to include the latest Tariffs and Compliance updates from various Airlines and Countries. Click the ‘Learn More’ button to view the comprehensive list of Country and Airline Rules and Tariffs. Thank you for being a part of […]
