Drama As Ethiopian Plane Denied Landing in Kismayo

Dalsan Radio

Kismayo airport in southern Somalia refused to allow an Ethiopian plane to land on Monday, a witness said, amid heightened tensions between the federal government and the regional… Read more »

Tanzania, Kenya to Have Fastest Growing Hotel Industry - P Wc

Daily News

TANZANIA and Kenya are projected to have the next fastest growing hotel industry in Africa thanks to ongoing extensive tourism promotional campaigns, robust economy and strong… Read more »

Enugu Airport Runway Closing for Repairs August 24

Premium Times

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines and passengers that the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will be closed on August 24 for… Read more »

Ethiopian Airlines Adds New York's JFK Airport to Its Network

Ghanaian Times

Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing African carriers, has started three weekly services to John F Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York via Abidjan. Read more »

Revenue From Gorilla Tourism Grows By 25%

New Times

Revenue from Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park grew by 25 per cent in 2018 to $19.2M from the previous year, latest Rwanda Development Board data indicates. Read more »

Kismayo Airport Flight Operations Suspended for Election Reason

Shabelle

The authorities at Jubbaland regional state of Somalia have announced new security measures to beef up security ahead of the Presidential election. Read more »

Maasai Mara Hotels Run Out of Beds on Wildebeest Crossing

Nation

Hotels in Maasai Mara have run out of bed space on increased tourist arrivals following the annual wildebeest migration. This has compelled visitors to seek accommodation in… Read more »

Tanzania, Kenya Hotels Forecast Growth Despite Hurdles

East African

Tanzania and Kenya are among African nations where the hospitality industry is forecast to maintain a growth trajectory over the next five years, amid economic uncertainty,… Read more »

NCAA to Delist Non-Compliant Travel Agencies

This Day

The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Muhtar Usman, has said the regulatory body will delist any travel agency that fail to register with the… Read more »

Three Airlines Introduce New Service to Kumasi Agents

Ghanaian Times

AWA-ASKY-Ethiopian airlines have jointly introduced their new service to travel consultants at the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. Read more »

Yekeh 'Begs' Court for Travel Mercy

NEWS

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Swahilii International Expo to Take Place in Mid-October, Says Tanzania Tourists Board

Citizen

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has today said that at least 200 companies from 60 countries and 400 tourist agents are expected to participate in this year's Swahili… Read more »

Batswana to Play Key Role in Tourism

Botswana Daily News

Government is committed to ensuring that Batswana benefit from the tourism sector. Read more »

President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod for Tamale Airport Phase II Project [press release]

Ghana Govt.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, cut the sod for the commencement of the 2nd Phase of the Tamale Airport project, which is expected to be completed in 30 months. Read more »

Ukrainian Hiker Murder Accused to Remain Behind Bars

News24Wire

Three men accused of the murder of Ukrainian, Ivan Ivanov, at the scenic East Fort on Chapman's Peak Drive have abandoned their bail application in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court… Read more »