Arusha to Host Gastronomy Forum, Malawi Overhauls Tourism Law and more
Arusha gears up for UN Gastronomy Forum; Fastjet links Harare and Lusaka; IATA sets MENA 2025 in Jeddah; Malawi modernizes tourism law.
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Nigeria’s Hotel Growth, New Visa Rules, Seychelles Eyes Balkans, and SAA’s West Africa Plans
Nigeria rolls out visa fines, Seychelles courts Balkan travelers, hotel pipeline rankings shift, and South African Airways eyes Accra-US route via Cape Town.
Cruise Tourism in West Africa Gains Ground as Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Sharjah
Cruise tourism strengthens in West Africa, Ethiopian Airlines adds new Sharjah route, and WTM Africa breaks records with global attendance.
ILTM Africa Sells Out Early, LATAM Expands to Africa, and More
ILTM Africa 2025 sells out fast; LATAM adds new African routes; Kempinski Accra launches ASANA; Lusaka summit rethinks tourism education.
AI Takes Root in African Tourism, Cape Town Regulates Tour Buses, Kenya Faces eTA Woes, Seychelles Rewards Eco Leaders
Cape Town limits large tour buses in Bo-Kaap; Kenya’s eTA system struggles; Seychelles honors sustainable tourism leaders; AI adoption climbs in African tourism.
ATTA Awards Spotlight Sustainable Tourism, Gulf Air Reconnects Nairobi, and Namibia’s Visa Hurdles
ATTA returns with 2025 sustainability awards; Gulf Air resumes direct Bahrain-Nairobi route; Namibia visa rules rattle MICE bookings.
Seychelles Gears Up for Beach Soccer World Stage and more
Seychelles makes history with FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup; South Africa reopens TTOS; sustainable tourism gains traction; education seen as tourism's cornerstone in Africa.
Green Africa Secures First Aircraft, Tanzania Elevates Gastronomy, and WTM Plans 2025 Shift
Green Africa gets first owned aircraft; Tanzania champions food tourism; WTM Africa 2025 pivots to focused mini-conferences for sharper industry dialogue.
Lagos Trade Fair Targets ₦5B, NCAA Warns Airlines, and Southeast Rail Upgrade Gains Traction
Lagos Trade Fair eyes ₦5B sales; NCAA demands airlines respect Nigerian travelers; Southeast rail project seeks to energize regional economy.
Ethiopian Airlines Bolsters US Reach, Youth Tourism Challenge Heats Up, Seychelles Gets India Flights
Ethiopian Airlines increases Lomé-Newark flights; Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge gets incubation boost; Seychelles welcomes direct flights from India.
South Africa Eases Visa Pressures, Africa’s Aviation Eyes Connectivity, RX Africa Scores Big
South Africa grants visa leniency; African aviation pushes for stronger regional ties; RX Africa bags twelve awards for top-notch exhibitions.
Ghana Eyes Medical Tourism, Kenya’s Cruise Tourism Expands, Namibia Faces AFCON Audit
Ghana stakes claim in medical tourism; Kenya lands a luxury cruise ship; Namibia's failed AFCON bid draws financial scrutiny.
ExpoGuys Earns Sustainability Nod, Hyatt Opens in Nairobi, Lufthansa Bags Top Award
ExpoGuys earns sustainability recognition, Hyatt launches dual-brand Nairobi hotel, Lufthansa named Best Airline at Nairobi aviation awards.
US Tariffs Challenge Event Logistics, Fastjet Expands Routes, Bunce Island’s Story Revisited
Tariffs threaten event supply chains; Fastjet starts Harare-Lusaka flights; Bunce Island stands as a powerful memorial site in Sierra Leone.
ICCA Plants MICE Skills Hub in Rwanda; Nigeria Rolls Out E-Visa and Food Summit Gains Steam
ICCA launches training hub in Rwanda for MICE talent; Nigeria simplifies travel with e-visas and backs local cuisine with $1M boost.
Botswana’s Medical Tourism Growth, Essence of Africa 2025 & More
Botswana rises in medical tourism; Essence of Africa 2025 moves to Kenyan coast; strategic event planning tips; IFES & AMPROFEC strengthen global exhibitions.