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03/06/2026

| The wait is almost over.

Tomorrow marks the opening of at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, bringing together tourism leaders, exhibitors, buyers and industry stakeholders for three days of business networking, destination marketing, knowledge exchange and new opportunities for Africa’s tourism sector.

03/06/2026

| AviaDev Africa 2026 | 10–12 June | Gaborone.

Africa’s aviation finance & route development hub.

75% attendees from Africa, 1500+ meetings, 48 airlines.

Register now: aviadev.com

02/06/2026

| International tourism grew 2% in Q1 2026, reaching 307 million travellers despite geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs, according to UN Tourism.

Europe and Africa led growth at 4% each.

How is the industry navigating uncertainty?

Read more.

According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more

02/06/2026

| Rwanda is strengthening its MICE push as Kigali prepares to host ICCA Congress 2027, building on steady growth and major events like Africa CEO Forum.

With a $224m target by 2029, the destination is eyeing bigger global impact.

Read more.

At this year’s IMEX Frankfurt 2026, Janet Karemera painted an optimistic picture of Rwanda’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE)

02/06/2026

| Ethiopian Airlines will launch a 3x weekly direct service between Addis Ababa and Mauritius from July 12, 2026, boosting connectivity, tourism and trade across Southeast Africa.

The route enhances travel convenience to the island destination.

Read more on this expansion.

Africa's largest networking operation carrier Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger

02/06/2026

| Federal Airlines has opened its new Baobab Lounge at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, enhancing luxury safari travel in the Lowveld.

The space offers a premium, safari-inspired experience as part of FedAir’s expansion.

Read more on this new travel upgrade.

On 26 May 2026, federal Airlines proudly celebrated the official opening of its brand-new Baobab Lounge at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, marking an

02/06/2026

| The road to ZATEX 2026 is on!

Zambia’s premier tourism expo will connect industry players, showcase investment opportunities and amplify the country’s tourism story.

Be part of the conversation.

Be where tourism meets opportunity.

https://zatex.org/

02/06/2026

| Are you ready for six unforgettable days of reggae, culture and creativity?

One Nation Reggae Festival Volume 2 is loading with high energy, vibrant performances and a celebration of the spirit that unites communities through music.

Mark your calendars and get ready for .

https://tourism.gov.sl/one-nation-festival/

02/06/2026

| Seychelles has launched the “Rediscover Seychelles – Your Islands. Your Escape” campaign, encouraging residents to explore local tourism experiences during the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.

The three-month initiative aims to boost domestic tourism and support local businesses.

Read more.

The Seychelles Tourism Board and Inside Seychelles have partnered to launch the “Rediscover Seychelles – Your Islands. Your Escape” campaign on Monday, 1

01/06/2026

| Africa’s MICE future takes centre stage in Johannesburg this June.

The 9th Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass will bring together industry leaders to explore AI, revenue growth, sustainability and cross-border opportunities.

Ready to see what’s shaping the sector?

Read more.

Africa Tourism Partners, in collaboration with BDO South Africa, UN Tourism, and the Southern Africa Association of Conference Industries (SAACI), has