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.
Industry News & Updates
Covers major announcements, mergers, sanctions, and general news affecting the MICE sector.
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.
ATPSA Backs Youth Innovation at Tourism Summit and Africa Unites at Travel Indaba 2025
Ministers call for easier travel across Africa; ATPSA invests in the next generation of tourism leaders at major youth summit in Johannesburg.