British Airways will launch a new route from London in May 2027 that will stop at Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. The company also announces a significant expansion in Latin America
Hilton will open its first Outset Collection hotel in EMEA with Casa Verbena Madrid, a 45-room property in central Madrid expected to open later this year
Etihad Airways and ROX have signed an MoU to explore artificial intelligence mobility, travel and destination experiences, beginning with the Africa Grand Tour S2
Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Gary Anslow as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, replacing Kevin Bubolz in the regional role
Air Arabia will launch daily nonstop flights between Sharjah and Frankfurt on December 15, 2026, adding its second German destination after Munich
International cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has appointed Gary Anslow as Vice President for the company's operations in the Middle East and Africa region
South African airline Airlink will add Doha to its network from August 31, marking its first long-haul destination under a Qatar Airways codeshare
Emirates and South African Airways have launched a reciprocal codeshare agreement covering nine new domestic and regional routes
August will bring new heat waves across the country, with extreme temperatures expected in the south and Sicily. Northern Italy is preparing for severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds
Etihad signed partnership agreements with three airlines in July 2026, significantly expanding connectivity across Southern, West, and Central Africa
Etihad Airways and ROX have signed an MoU to explore artificial intelligence mobility, travel and destination experiences, beginning with the Africa Grand Tour S2
Etihad signed partnership agreements with three airlines in July 2026, significantly expanding connectivity across Southern, West, and Central Africa
New cooperation between Etihad and Africa World Airlines will connect West Africa to Etihad's global network of 118 destinations
Etihad Airways and Air Peace sign a new interline deal, connecting travelers to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa
Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years
Nigeria now requires all arriving and transit passengers to complete an online Health Declaration Form before travel, with thermal screening on arrival
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an agreement to offer single-ticket travel from August 24, 2026, while planning reciprocal frequent flyer benefits at a later date
Visitors to South Africa are being urged to avoid protest areas amid warnings of demonstrations and travel delays at the end of the month
A new Air Europa service connects Madrid and Johannesburg, offering three weekly flights and strengthening Madrid’s role as a Europe-Africa hub
South African police have launched a manhunt after gunmen killed 12 people and injured at least nine others in Cleveland, Gauteng
