Rwanda Expands Luxury Tourism, Ethiopian Airlines Unveils VIP Jet & More
Rwanda targets high-end tourism; Ethiopian Airlines debuts BBJ2 for VIP travel; We Are Africa 2025 introduces Local Trade Day for Southern African travel pros.
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Kenya’s Cruise Tourism Expands, Ethiopian Airlines Inks Major Deals and More
Mombasa welcomes 845 cruise passengers; Ethiopian and Etihad launch new flights; Cape Town Carnival marks 15 years; Ethiopian Airlines secures $7.8B airport partnership.
Tackling Event Costs, Namibia’s Conservation Push, and Zanzibar’s Restoration Efforts
Smart contract strategies for event tariffs; Namibia targets IUCN Green List; UNESCO backs Stone Town restoration.
ECOWAS Strengthens Gambia Tourism, Ikogosi Hosts Women’s Retreat, and More
ECOWAS launches tourism workshop in Gambia; Ikogosi hosts women's leadership retreat; Luxury group travel reshapes exclusivity; Emerald acquires This is Beyond.
ECOVISA Rolls Out, ASKY Expands Fleet, and Events Industry Consolidates
West Africa launches ECOVISA for seamless travel; ASKY adds Boeing 737 MAX 8; six major acquisitions reshape the events industry.
Cape Town’s Cruise Growth, Stellenbosch Leadership Shifts, and South Africa’s Tourism Strategy
Cape Town expects 76 cruise ship calls; Stellenbosch appoints new tourism leaders; South Africa targets a 16% rise in Indian travelers.
Air Tanzania Expands, ECOWAS Strengthens Tourism, and More
Air Tanzania opens Dar es Salaam-Kinshasa route; ECOWAS enhances West African tourism policy; Emerald Holding acquires luxury travel event leader; African tourism startups face investor neglect.
Ethiopian Airlines Announces Addis Ababa-Abu Dhabi Flights After Three Decades
Ethiopian Airlines resumes direct Addis Ababa-Abu Dhabi flights from July 2025, strengthening air links between Africa and the Middle East.
Mandarin Oriental Reports $2.1B Revenue, Namibia’s Avis Dam Gets a Revamp, and More
Mandarin Oriental posts $2.1B in 2024 revenue; Namibia enhances Avis Dam; RwandAir launches booking platform.
Tech & Tourism 2025 Rescheduled; Tanzania Hosts Gastronomy Forum
Tech & Tourism 2025 moves to August; Tanzania's gastronomy forum spotlights culinary tourism and community empowerment.