Cairo, Egypt – IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed management agreements for two new Holiday Inn properties in Aswan, marking the brand’s debut in one of Egypt’s most culturally rich tourist destinations. Partnering with Misr Holanda and Avenue for Development, the deal will add 400 rooms to IHG’s Egyptian portfolio, with openings scheduled for 2029 and…
Addis Ababa — In a move set to reshape the digital payment landscape for African travelers, Ethiopian Airlines and Visa have announced a strategic agreement to expand the rollout of Visa co-branded payment products. As Africa’s largest airline and a global leader in digital payments, this partnership aims to streamline the travel experience while accelerating the continent’s shift toward secure…
Hospitality giant set to redefine luxury safari travel in Africa with the launch of its new Taj Africa Wildlife Lodges portfolio Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces will be showcasing a strategic shift toward immersive, nature-centric experiences that merge its signature “Tajness” with the raw beauty of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, from May 4–9, at the We…
Saint-Denis, Réunion — In a landmark move to strengthen regional tourism, the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) and the airline Air Austral officially signed a strategic partnership agreement today, April 30, 2026. The agreement was finalized in Saint-Denis by Mr. Hugues Marchessaux, Chairman of the Management Board of Air Austral, and Mr. Danny Barivelo,…
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the appointment of Yehia El-Mansoury as the General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja, one of the group’s flagship upscale properties in Nigeria. El-Mansoury moves into this expanded leadership role following a highly successful tenure at the Radisson Hotel Lagos Ikeja, where he served as General Manager since April 2023….
Private sector leaders unite Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, forging a tripartite seamless travel for a joint global marketing push In a historic move toward regional integration, the leading tourism bodies of Uganda, Mainland Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was finalized during the Uganda-Tanzania Tourism Roadshow at the…
Gaborone, Botswana – The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), acting through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, hosted a pivotal press conference on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to officially launch AviaDev Africa 2026. Set to convene from 10–12 June 2026 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), the event marks a significant milestone as the continent’s premier…
Durban, South Africa – South Africa’s tourism sector is experiencing robust and sustained growth, with international visitor numbers climbing for two consecutive months. In March 2026 alone, the country welcomed 911,962 international visitors, marking a 12.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This latest surge builds on a record-breaking year, following 10.5 million arrivals in 2025. The first quarter…
Accra, Ghana – Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on the newly sworn-in executives of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHIA) to spearhead a new era of growth, innovation, and global competitiveness for the country’s hospitality sector. The directive comes as Ghana records robust post-recovery performance in tourism. Speaking at the…
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline carrier, has secured three prestigious awards at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards held in Hamburg, Germany. The accolades underscore the carrier’s dominance in African aviation and its relentless pursuit of service excellence. The awards presented to the Addis Ababa-based airline include: These honors recognize Ethiopian Airlines’ holistic…
