Africa News
The Gambia Experience and Gambia Tourism Board Collaborate for Destination Gambia
The Gambia Tourist Board (GTB) and UK tour operator The Gambia Experience have held successful talks to support increased awareness of Destination Gambia among the UK travel sectors
Flutterwave Joins With IATA to Simplify Payments for Airlines Serving Africa
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa.
Gambia Experience Adds Extra Oct Half Term and Xmas Flights
Additional October and December flights to The Gambia have been announced by UK specialist tour operator The Gambia Experience to meet high customer demand.
Marriott to Launch Luxury Safari Lodge in the Serengeti
The signing of JW Marriott Serengeti Lodge marks the brand’s first luxury safari lodge in Tanzania as well as continued commitment to offering transformative guest experiences.
IATA Launches Program to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa as part of the Focus Africa initiative.
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and AviaDev Establish Strategic Partnership
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and AviaDev Limited (AviaDev) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and develop cooperation in the African aviation sector, specifically related to route development activities and advocacy for the implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
Weeva Makes Waves at Travel Trade Shows and Awards
It’s been an exciting couple of months for Weeva as momentum gathers around the new digital sustainability management platform built FOR the tourism industry, BY the tourism industry.
OurAfrica.Travel Gives Back and Announces 2024 Dates
We are delighted to announce the 2024 dates for OurAfrica.Travel, the leading digital trade show for the African and Indian Ocean tourism industry as 5th -9th February 2024.
Marriott International Continues Expansion of Protea Hotels by Marriott With Five New Deal Signings
Anticipated projects will strengthen the company’s presence in Nigeria, Tanzania, Botswana and Ethiopia
Emirates and Kenya Airways enter interline partnership
Emirates and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced an interline partnership that will allow customers of both airlines access to new destinations on the two airlines’ networks within a single itinerary.
Radisson Hotel Group announces seven new hotels in Africa for the first half of 2023
Radisson Hotel Group announces seven new hotels in Africa for the first half of 2023, maintaining its growth momentum across the continent Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth in Africa with the signing of seven new hotels, adding over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio.
IAFCAC, AASA Join Forces with IATA on Focus Africa
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Focus Africa” drive is gaining momentum, spurred on by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) as its newest partners.