Covers major announcements, mergers, sanctions, and general news affecting the MICE sector.
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 returns with 2025 sustainability awards; Gulf Air resumes direct Bahrain-Nairobi route; Namibia visa rules rattle MICE bookings.
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 gets first owned aircraft; Tanzania champions food tourism; WTM Africa 2025 pivots to focused mini-conferences for sharper industry dialogue.
Lagos Trade Fair eyes ₦5B sales; NCAA demands airlines respect Nigerian travelers; Southeast rail project seeks to energize regional economy.
Ethiopian Airlines increases Lomé-Newark flights; Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Challenge gets incubation boost; Seychelles welcomes direct flights from India.
South Africa grants visa leniency; African aviation pushes for stronger regional ties; RX Africa bags twelve awards for top-notch exhibitions.
Ghana stakes claim in medical tourism; Kenya lands a luxury cruise ship; Namibia's failed AFCON bid draws financial scrutiny.
ExpoGuys earns sustainability recognition, Hyatt launches dual-brand Nairobi hotel, Lufthansa named Best Airline at Nairobi aviation awards.
Tariffs threaten event supply chains; Fastjet starts Harare-Lusaka flights; Bunce Island stands as a powerful memorial site in Sierra Leone.
