3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (389+ words) Industry stakeholders say Botswana's repeal of anti-gay laws could substantiate the country's appeal to the international LGBTQ+ travel market and improve confidence among travel advisors and tour operators selling the destination. "Travel professionals don't want to risk sending someone to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (149+ words) Angola expands airport project Tourism Update Angola expands airport project Angola has revised the scope of its new Cabinda International Airport project to include a larger passenger terminal, expanded aircraft parking areas and additional infrastructure works. The revised plans were…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (531+ words) SAA remains a going concern but faces material uncertainties about its ability to continue operating over the next 12 months, according to findings presented by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) to Parliament." Thato Kunene, Senior Audit Manager"for the AGSA,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (274+ words) Madagascar's tourism sector is expected to draw on established crisis response measures following the government's declaration of a 15-day nationwide energy emergency. The declaration, announced on April7, follows disruptions in energy supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (150+ words) Tourism Update Air Congo begins JNB flights On March 22, Air Congo launched its inaugural flight from Kinshasa to Johannesburg via Lubumbashi. The flights, operated under the Ethiopian Airlines code, depart on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. According to the Ethiopian Airlines…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (283+ words) Improved regional air access and the planned relaunch of a direct Harare-London route are expected boost growth in international arrivals to Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls positioned as a multi-country gateway. Discussing the importance of the planned route, Anald Musonza, Head…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (151+ words) Tourism Update Great Zimbabwe Hotel undergoes expansion To meet increased demand for rooms and conference facilities, Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, has announced a multi-million-dollar expansion project targeted for completion by September 1. The completion date coincides with this year's…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (157+ words) Atef Soliman has been appointed as the new GM for Park Hyatt Johannesburg. This follows Soliman's successful leadership at Hyatt House in Johannesburg. Park Hyatt says Soliman has played a significant part in shaping the brand's presence in South Africa,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (186+ words) Eswatini Tourism Authority has launched its 2026 calendar featuring large-scale events such as the MTN Bushfire Festival " an African music festival hosted in the Malkerns Valley " alongside traditional festivals as well as hikes, markets and races (mountain biking and trail running)....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (295+ words) South Africa's aviation sector currently has sufficient jet fuel stocks to meet demand for about three weeks, but the industry is closely monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that could threaten crude oil supply. Speaking during a panel discussion…...