Industry news updates and press releases. Everything tourism: travel, aviation, hotels, entertainment, attractions, events, etc.
Adopting a Safety-first commitment, FlySafair has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) until 14 February 2026. The information was contained in a media statement released on Monday 19 January 2025, following severe flooding across Limpopo that has damaged key airport infrastructure and compromised operational safety. The devastating floods, recently declared a national…
Sherif El-Sherbiny, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities has chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to review the authority’s work agenda, assess the progress of tourism development projects, and discuss ways to accelerate tourism investment. During the meeting, the board approved a package of measures…
Seychelles’ Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs. Amanda Bernstein, along with the Special Advisor for Tourism, Mrs. Bernadette Willemin, held a meeting today 21 January 2026 with the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais to discuss Seychelles’ tourism priorities and continued collaboration with the organisation. This meeting according to a report from…
Seychelles Tourism Department has commenced the New Year with renewed vigour at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, Spain — one of the world’s leading tourism exhibitions bringing together global tourism leaders, tour operators and media professionals. Led by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Ms Amanda Bernstein, the Seychelles delegation is…
A landmark codeshare partnership has been announced by South African Airways (SAA) and CemAir. According to report, the codeshare partnership will redefine domestic air travel in South Africa. This collaboration strengthens connectivity between major cities and niche destinations not previously served by SAA’s network. Unlike SAA’s other codeshare agreements, focused on regional or international routes,…
Africa’s leading carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, confirmed on Tuesday 20 January 2026, the purchase of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with deliveries planned between 2031 and 2033. The addition of the aircraft aims at expanding the airline’s route network and enhance its international connectivity, providing more flexible flight options for passengers. The airline’s latest B787 order…
On Saturday 17 January 2026, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa, Ethiopian Aviation University, graduated a total of 457 aviation professionals from 12 countries. The graduates were trainees of the university’s Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintenance Training, and Cabin Crew Training schools. Marking the trainees’ achievement, the university held a vibrant graduation ceremony at…
Amir Golbarg Minor Hotels has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa, with effect from 1 January 2026. The information was made available in a release dated 14 January 2026. The promotion reflects Amir’s exceptional leadership and the region’s record year of growth, marked by strong performance across all key indicators,…
Leadership is not theatre. It is duty. And duty is measured not by applause, but by outcomes. From a 2025 political statement. Alain St. Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports, and Marine, and a globally recognised tourism leader. Currently heading the “Saint Ange Consultancy,” he previously published the widely-read “Saint…
A press release has been issued by Kenya Airways over an article published by The Standard Newspaper with the headline, “Leases, looting and a grounded fleet expose turbulence at KQ.” The national carrier, while recognizing the importance of public scrutiny and open discourse, took exception to the allegations which it claims are not verified. “We…
