Akwa Ibom Taps Tourism Veteran as Tanzania Rethinks Policy and CCI Backs African Cargo
Akwa Ibom eyes hotel growth with new board chair; Tanzania delays tourist fee; CCI rolls out $12.7M for trans-Africa logistics.
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Nairobi’s Westlands Draws Hotel Giants, While Arusha Airport Opens Safari Gateways
UN tourism chair urges visa reform across Africa; Arusha's airport gains international status; Nairobi’s Westlands rises as a business travel hub.
African Airlines Expand Routes, Mama Shelter Lands in Cape Town, Tanzania to Roll Out Travel Insurance
Cape Town welcomes a bold hospitality project; African airlines tap into high-growth routes; Tanzania announces mandatory travel insurance for incoming tourists.
Coconut Grove Cuts Rates, MICE Industry Ramps Up, Africa Gears for 2025 Events
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Precision Air Pushes Tanzanian Tourism Forward, Rovos Rail Reaffirms Safety & Tanzania Set to Host Global Safari Meet
Rovos Rail underscores luxury rail's resilience post-accident; Precision Air strengthens Tanzania’s aviation ties; Tanzania prepares to host global agents at major safari forum.
Tanzania’s Budget Shakeup, Travel Sector Strain, and Hotel Brands Eye Safari Market
Tanzania trims tourism funds, incentive planners battle inflation and staffing, while hotel giants navigate the safari sector’s rugged terrain.
Ethiopian Airlines Grows Local Reach as Africa Takes Tourism Spotlight
G20 Tourism meet in Durban pushes sustainability; Asia-Pacific travelers wield rising influence; Ethiopian expands access with versatile new aircraft.
Kenya Bets on Golf, IHG Commits to Africa, Rovos Rail Recalibrates After Setback
Kenya turns to golf for high-end tourism; IHG adds 35 African hotels; Rovos Rail upholds luxury travel despite safety incident.
Ilorin Durbar Shines, Nairobi Railway City Moves Forward, and Africa’s MICE Scene Gains Traction
Ilorin hosts vibrant 2025 Durbar; Nairobi advances green city upgrade; Africa 2025 trade show and SA’s first Glamping Expo stir interest in tourism sector.
AI-Driven Tourism Growth, Ethiopian Airlines Adds India Route, Hyatt Sees MICE Demand Rise
UN Tourism backs $1.2T AI-led tourism growth, Ethiopian Airlines links to Hyderabad, and Hyatt sees 42K MICE queries across the Middle East.
Cvent Pushes AI in Events, Mauritius Ramps Up Eco Tourism, Air Peace Adds A320
Mauritius commits to sustainable tourism; Cvent unveils AI tools for planners; Air Peace leases A320 amid E195 setbacks to keep operations steady.
Ghana Courts Tourism Investors, Honors Aviation Leader Ukachukwu, and Upgrades Kotoka Airport
Ghana strengthens tourism ties, honors aviation influencer Toni Ukachukwu, and advances Kotoka Airport's infrastructure to support smoother travel and cross-border industry growth.
Uganda Airlines Takes Lead at Entebbe, Tanzania to Host WTA 2025, Ethiopian CEO Honored
Tanzania lands 2025 World Travel Awards gala; Uganda Airlines grabs 24% market share; Ethiopian Airlines CEO earns lifetime recognition in Zanzibar.
Uganda Airlines Expands Cargo Network; Associations Eye Resilience; Tourism Board Welcomes New CEO
New cargo route boosts African trade; research exposes leadership gaps amid geopolitics; Uganda Tourism Board appoints Juliana Kagwa as its new strategic head.
Kenya Gears Up for MKTE 2025, Mezghani Honored, and NIHOTOUR Stands Firm
MKTE 2025 to welcome thousands in Nairobi; ICCA honors Mezghani; NIHOTOUR defends Nigeria's Hospitality Act amidst industry pushback.
Kenya Airways Returns to Stock Market; United Expands to Dakar; Zambia Adds Harare Link
New U.S. to Senegal route debuts; Kenya Airways rebounds with 2025 profit; Zambia Airways opens Lusaka-Harare corridor for regional MICE growth.