TOURISM & TRAVEL NEWS

In a continent where tourism is a priority for economic diversification, FHS Africa plays an indispensable role in shaping the investment climate, fostering collaboration, and setting the strategic agenda that will define African hospitality’s trajectory for years to come.

By securing IATA membership and targeting a high-demand leisure route, LIFT is positioning itself to capture a share of the growing post-pandemic demand for international travel from South Africa.

Iconic beach destinations, cultural heritage sites, and city centers risk becoming less attractive to visitors due to pollution, potentially leading to declining tourist arrivals and revenue.

The Egyptian city secured the title, awarded for the second consecutive year, following a competition against three other nominated cities from Azerbaijan, Iran, and Pakistan

Mapito Safari Camp adheres to strict ethical wildlife standards, including maintaining safe distances and following designated routes.

The 9.4% rise in demand (RPKs) outpaced an 8.3% increase in capacity, pushing the continent’s load factor to its highest-ever level, though it remains the lowest globally.

Operating three times weekly with a stop in Lagos, this new route directly addresses a major logistical gap in intra-African travel.

The new route will connect Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) with King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft with a seating capacity of 303 per flight.

The initiative has disbursed nearly R36 million (US$1.91 million), approved 172 applications (primarily women- and youth-owned enterprises), retained over 297 jobs, and saved businesses an estimated R2.4 million (US$127,000) in annualized interest, reinvesting close to R16 million (US$848,000) back into local operations.

A functional and expanded Air Burkina is poised to enhance inbound travel by initially strengthening regional route networks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc, making cultural and business tourism more accessible.