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Josephine Wawira·

Aviation Feature

·January 10, 2019

Africa’s travel and tourism: Impressive growth in the past year

Africa’s travel and tourism: Impressive growth in the past year Africa hit a 63 million high in international tourist arrivals...

Josephine Wawira·

Aviation Feature

·July 26, 2018

The State and Potential of the Aviation Sector in Kenya

The aviation sector in Kenya plays a critical role in the development of Kenya’s economy, according to which according to...

Hotels Are Opening, Money Is Moving, and Africa Just Got More Interesting September 20, 2026
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Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, Rising Fuel Bills and an Industry That Refuses to Sit Still September 20, 2026
Excerpt — approximately 50 words From Riyadh Air’s Manchester debut and British Airways’ Tanzania return to airBaltic’s restructuring, rising fuel costs and major airport developments, global aviation had another eventful week. Here’s what airlines, airports and travelers need to know — and what these developments could mean for the months ahead. Pos
Türkiye and Denmark formalize museum partnership September 20, 2026
At the UNESCO-backed Regional Dialogue in Geneva on 16–17 September 2026, Türkiye and Denmark outlined a new museum cooperation that builds on recent restitutions to support archaeological research, conservation, exhibitions and cultural tourism focused on Burdur’s Boubon and other Anatolian sites. SOURCE: Türkiye and Denmark formalize museum partne
Visit Flanders: 73% of Flemish Residents Took Overnight Trips in 2025 September 20, 2026
According to Visit Flanders, 73% of Flemish residents took at least one overnight trip in 2025; 65% travelled abroad. Participation varies sharply by employment, household and age. SOURCE: Visit Flanders: 73% of Flemish Residents Took Overnight Trips in 2025 BY: eTurboNews
Cruise: Southampton homeport drives over £1bn in annual cruise economic activity September 20, 2026
Southampton is Europe’s leading cruise turnaround base, handling 400+ sailings a year and generating more than £1 billion for regional and local economies, the city plan and port data show. SOURCE: Cruise: Southampton homeport drives over £1bn in annual cruise economic activity BY: eTurboNews
Tourism: Travel Oregon updates ‘Experience Indigenous Oregon’ guide September 20, 2026
Travel Oregon has launched an updated 'Experience Indigenous Oregon' guide that highlights Indigenous culture, heritage, museums, events and outdoor experiences across the state. SOURCE: Tourism: Travel Oregon updates ‘Experience Indigenous Oregon’ guide BY: eTurboNews
Tourism: Montenegro records 77,000 visitors in September as shoulder season demand rises September 20, 2026
Preliminary data submitted to the National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro shows around 77,000 tourists on 17 September, an 18% rise versus both last year and 2019. SOURCE: Tourism: Montenegro records 77,000 visitors in September as shoulder season demand rises BY: eTurboNews
Eastern Cape restores 17,000 hectares of grassland; tourism remains a future possibility September 20, 2026
Travel And Tour World reports that nearly 1,000 herders participated in restoring 17,000 hectares of Eastern Cape grassland, backed by a US$3 million nature-restoration fund. The work prioritises livelihoods and conservation; no tourist infrastructure or visitor programmes have been announced. SOURCE: Eastern Cape restores 17,000 hectares of grassla
Edmund Bartlett: Tourism Must Secure Workers’ Futures, Not Just Bring Visitors September 20, 2026
Jamaica’s veteran Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says tourism success must mean more than record arrivals and revenue. With J$6 billion saved for nearly 11,000 tourism workers, Jamaica is putting pensions, dignity and financial security at the heart of tourism — and offering lessons for destinations far beyond Jamaica. SOURCE: Edmund Bartlett: Tou
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Vietnam Airlines campaign spotlights Hanoi’s autumn allure September 19, 2026
Vietnam Airlines has launched a campaign to promote Hanoi’s autumn season, emphasising heritage, food tourism and improved connectivity via Noi Bai International Airport. SOURCE: Vietnam Airlines campaign spotlights Hanoi’s autumn allure BY: eTurboNews
Tourism: Is Hawaiʻi Becoming a Domestic Destination as International Visitors Disappear? September 19, 2026
Hawaii’s tourism numbers hide a major transformation. Chinese visitors have virtually disappeared, Japanese and Canadian travel remains weak, and other international markets are struggling while Americans fill the gap. Is Hawaii quietly becoming a domestic destination—and is fewer, higher-spending visitors really the economic model the islands shou
Jamaica, Saudi Arabia Explore New Air Links to Boost Tourism and Trade September 19, 2026
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia are exploring new air links that could transform travel between the Middle East and Caribbean. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has opened talks with Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Programme, with potential benefits for tourism, business travel, cargo traffic and Jamaica’s ambitions as a regional aviation hub. SOURCE: Jamai
Jamaica-Saudi Arabia Flights: Talks on New Air Links September 19, 2026
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia are exploring new air links to expand tourism, business travel and cargo connections between the Caribbean and Middle East.
Riyadh Security Alerts: The Risk to Saudi Tourism & Riyadh Air September 19, 2026
Riyadh security alerts expose a new risk to Saudi tourism and Riyadh Air: not just physical damage, but traveler confidence, bookings and trust.
Saudi Tourism Faces a Battle for Confidence: The Missile Does Not Have to Land September 19, 2026
A security alert can end without serious physical damage and still leave an economic mark. As Riyadh confronts renewed regional threats, Saudi Arabia faces a different battle: protecting the confidence behind its tourism boom, aviation ambitions, and Riyadh Air. Why perception may now matter almost as much as protection. SOURCE: Saudi Tourism Faces