The 2026 APTA Global Forum in Livingstone, Zambia will offer delegates more than a front-row seat to one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. As part of the Forum program, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the destination firsthand through a curated Day of Adventure designed to showcase the extraordinary range of experiences available…
The Cape Winelands Airport has cleared a major regulatory hurdle after the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning concluded the appeals process for the project’s environmental authorisation, paving the way for the development to move closer to construction. The airport project received environmental authorisation in October last year following an extensive environmental…
&Beyond has opened two new camps: &Beyond Sandibe Under Canvas and &Beyond Nxabega Under Canvas. Together with the newly refurbished &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas, the camps complete a seven-night circuit through the Okavango Delta. Located just outside the Moremi Game Reserve, &Beyond Sandibe Under Canvas offers game drives, walking safaris and community visits… Read more…
Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to expand its fleet with up to 60 aircraft by 2035. The announcement was made during the KQ Aviation Media Lab in Mombasa at the end of May and reported by the Kenya Association of Travel Agents. The expansion is expected to nearly triple the airline’s current fleet with an initial target…
The elephant population in Mozambique has doubled since 2018 to approximately 21 700, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture Roberto Albino, citing 2025 census data from the National Administration of Conservation Areas. The data shows a reversal of the earlier decline with elephant numbers falling from 20 000 in 2008 to 10 800 in 2014 and further to…
The rehabilitation of Tanzania’s Nduli Airport has been completed. The airport, a key gateway to Ruaha National Park, reportedly faced infrastructure and operational challenges that may have deterred international visitors. According to Streamline, the US$22.6 million infrastructure project included an expanded runway, which can now accommodate larger aircraft, terminal modernisation and new advanced navigation systems to ensure…
The Wellworth Collection has opened Mikumi Wildlife Lodge in southern Tanzania’s Mikumi National Park. Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, presided over the opening ceremony on May 8. The lodge has 32 double rooms, 14 twin rooms and two suites with outdoor showers. Amenities include air-conditioning, mini-bar fridge, bathroom amenities and space for a baby cot (on…
The Mozambican government has established the National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment (Anditur) to coordinate tourism development, facilitate investment and promote the country as a tourism destination. According to Lusa, a Cabinet-approved decree mandates the agency to coordinate and monitor tourism investments, support strategic tourism projects and promote public-private partnerships in the sector. Anidtur will…
APTA members selling South Africa now have another domestic air option to consider for client itineraries, as LIFT Airlines has joined ARC and the AirlinePros portfolio of represented carriers. Based in South Africa, LIFT operates key domestic routes between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, known as the country’s “Golden Triangle.” The airline currently offers up…