Early adopters including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, and ASKY obtained UPR approvals for 30 city pairs, resulting in 1,393 flight hours saved, 5,000 tonnes of fuel conserved, 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, and annual operational savings of US$15 million.
This service enables travelers from South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Congo, Tanzania, and Egypt to book between one and ten flights across Southeast Asia on a single, streamlined ticket.
Recent highlights include JAZ Amaluna, a 211-room adults-only resort in Zanzibar, opening in December 2025, and the upcoming Riu Palace Swahili, with over 500 rooms, three infinity pools, and multiple dining options.
With growing demand for personalized, intimate travel experiences, AmaWaterways is establishing itself as a pioneer in African luxury safaris, delivering unmatched service, exclusive access to wildlife reserves, and thrilling adventures.
Lighthouse Director of Hospitality Research Blake Reiter explained this as a “two-speed market,” with luxury hotels maintaining rates due to resilient high-net-worth demand, while mid-tier hotels face pressure from currency volatility, inflation, and visa restrictions impacting intra-African travel.
The US$30 billion plan allocates US$10 billion for airport modernization, US$8 billion for upgrading air traffic communications and navigation, and US$12 billion to close infrastructure gaps and stimulate investments under the SAATM initiative.
Consolidated net revenues for the fiscal third quarter reached US$9.6 billion, representing a 5% increase year-over-year.
This strategic alliance commits to developing five new hotels, introducing over 1,100 keys to Accor’s regional portfolio.
AIDA Cruises’ winter offerings enable passengers to explore diverse regions, blending African coastal experiences with tropical island visits and extensive European itineraries.
Taj has acquired three lodges in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park: the Taj Lion Kings Bush Lodge, currently undergoing renovations; the Taj Lion Kings River Lodge, set to open in early 2026; and the 30-key Taj Lion Kings Hilltop Tented Camp, launching later that year.