AllAfrica.com Travel News

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Government, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has expressed deep sadness over the attack on tourists in India.

[New Era] Ruacana -- The Ruacana waterfalls in Omusati region, attracted thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend, as they flocked to the breathtaking site to soak in the beauty of nature.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's abrupt replacement of its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in March has sparked backlash from the tourism sector and triggered potential legal action from Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, raising concerns over the country's digital governance and investor confidence.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopian Airline announced today that its operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, are suspended until 06 May, 2025 due to runway rehabilitation work being carried out by the airport authorities.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ambassador Feseha Shawel has Invited foreign investors to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare and Medical Tourism Sector.

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is calling on international donors to align their support with the country's (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law and Governance, Education, Sanitation and Health, and Tourism) Agenda in order to achieve long-term, sustainable development outcomes.

[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT abandoned a 'disastrous' plan to have tourists involved in the Gwanda train accident driven to Victoria Falls but instead had them flown to the resort town Saturday.

[Daily Trust] Hundreds of international students are forced to leave the United States after the Trump administration aggressively revoked student visas.

[Daily Trust] Emergency rehabilitation gulped N10bn

[Daily Trust] As part of efforts to cut the cost of air travel across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the federal government says it has launched a centralised, technology-enabled system, BisonFly Project.

[Ethiopian Herald] The Sidama State Tourism Bureau has announced the upcoming completion of two new resorts by the end of this fiscal year, aimed at enhancing tourism in the state.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan content creators are set to benefit from a new initiative by Visit Dubai and Beautiful Destinations Academy, which will see selected individuals trained and paid to produce travel content in the United Arab Emirates.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways has diverted flights that were set to land at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to poor visibility.

[allAfrica] Rights Groups Criticize New Zimbabwean Law That Curbs Civic Space

[Premium Times] Segun Odegbami and Chukwuma Soludo slip into animated discussion about Christian Chukwu, football and Nigeria as they fly to Abuja

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has expressed support for the recent diplomatic success in securing Turkish technical and financial assistance for the revitalization of Roberts International Airport (RIA).

[Vanguard] Lagos -- COORDINATING Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has said Nigeria loses about $2 billion yearly to medical tourism, saying the country must build health sovereignty and not rely on foreign care.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will be on the ground to monitor the accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of entry before the Easter holidays.

[Daily News] TANZANIA has been selected to host the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony for the Africa and Indian Ocean region, scheduled to take place on June 28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. The event will be coordinated by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).

[Ghanaian Times] Introduction

[The Herald] Fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully introduced the Harare to Lusaka flight, connecting the two vibrant cities with a thrice a week flight.

[This Day] Travel agents, under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), have condemned cross-border trading of tickets, a situation whereby agencies outside the shores of the country purchased tickets for flights emanating from, or destined for, Nigeria at the expense of local operators.

[Premium Times] Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

[Capital FM] Livingstone, Zambia -- Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is in Livingstone, Zambia, to advocate for Kenya's membership in the United Nations (UN) Tourism Executive Council for the 2025-2029 term.

[Capital FM] There's something truly refreshing about stepping away from the hustle and bustle of the city, even if just for a few days.

[People's Dispatch] Reports indicate that the Trump administration is finding any justification to revoke student visas, including speeding tickets

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has announced plans to revise the national tourism policy framework to align with ongoing sector reforms and enhance the country's global competitiveness.

[Vanguard] In a bold move to address the plight of Nigerian pilgrims, the House of Representatives has adopted a comprehensive report recommending sweeping reforms in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has presided over the screening of "Hidden Uganda", a documentary by an American journalist, Mr. Peter Greenberg.

[This Day] After a familiarisation tour of the new facilities in the Abuja Continental, Karl Hala, Group General Manager, Continental Hotel Group, accompanied by the General Manager, Kevin Brett, spoke about the ongoing transformation taking place in the former Sheraton Hotel. Charles Ajunwa brings excerpts