Industry news updates and press releases. Everything tourism: travel, aviation, hotels, entertainment, attractions, events, etc.
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg ahead of the festive season in a decisive effort to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across the country. The information was made available via a media release dated 8 December 2025. This is the first sitting of the…
Africa’s largest carrier and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, Ethiopian Airlines, is proud to announce that it will launch a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1st 2026. According to a press release dated 9 December 2025, with the launch of the service, Ethiopian network in the Kingdom…
Namibia’s commitment to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and strengthening resilience across its dryland ecosystems was prominently showcased at the UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama City. During a high-level side event titled “Scaling Integrated Approaches for Drylands and Rangeland Resilience,” Kosmas Shilongo, National Project Coordinator for the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) Namibia Child Project,…
Leading global hospitality group, Marriott International has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the openings of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa and Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa. The launch of these two distinct hotels introduces globally recognised brands to Kinshasa, offering tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers in one…
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, joined President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African delegation at the 4th South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC) taking place in Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo. According to a press statement signed by her spokesperson, Aldrin Sampear, dated 5 December 2025, Minister De Lille reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment…
The much-anticipated Accra–Atlanta seasonal flight was officially launched today at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s aviation and tourism strategy. The event, hosted by Delta Air Lines, drew stakeholders across the travel and tourism ecosystem, reaffirming Ghana’s growing reputation as a premier destination for international visitors. The Ghana…
In partnership with the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF), African Parks has successfully completed the second translocation of southern white rhino to GKEPF partner reserves. This is a significant step for rhino conservation, according to a press release from African Parks released on Friday 28 November 2025. A total of 160 rhino were translocated under stringent veterinary supervision…
Following the successful hosting of the G20 World Leaders Summit last week in Johannesburg, South Africa; the prestigious Selectour Congress has been welcomed to Cape Town by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. Addressing delegates at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Minister De Lille, according to a press release, said South Africa…
International arrivals into South Africa is on a steady rise as the country’s tourism sector continues to show strong and sustained growth. According to media statement released on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the country recorded a total of 927,426 tourist arrivals in October 2025, marking a significant 32% increase compared to October 2024, positioning it…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, will host the 7th ABH Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda, on 12–13 December 2025 in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), The two-day event will bring together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, founders, partners, and industry experts from…
