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Qatar Airways Expands Winter Schedule: Elevated Connectivity to Premium Destinations Qatar Airways is significantly boosting its upcoming winter schedule, introducing major flight frequency increases across critical African luxury hubs and prominent European markets. These strategic additions ensure seamless transit for elite vacationers and business executives looking to explore the continent or connect globally: Zanzibar: Daily flights are scheduled to officially resume on 25 October 2026. Johannesburg: High-frequency service rises from 14 to 18 weekly flights starting 2 December 2026. Seychelles: Weekly services expand from 4 to 7 premium frequencies beginning 1 March 2027. London Heathrow

Scheduled for 22–24 February 2027 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, this high-profile event is delivered in partnership with the Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC). Coming off the back of its landmark 20th anniversary edition, the 2027 show is sharpening its focus on high-yield, quality business connections, market access, and premium commercial opportunities tailored for luxury hospitality and business events leaders.   Shifting Focus to Quality and Value The 2026 edition demonstrated the immense scale of the event, welcoming buyers from 53 countries—including more than 300 hosted buyers—alongside 325 exhibiting companies, and facilitating over 6,440

Kenya has officially unveiled the upcoming ‘Karibu Kenya’ AFCON 2027 Souvenir Magazine, a premium publication designed to serve as the ultimate “welcome mat” for millions of international travelers arriving for the historic tournament.   Produced through an official partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and CMG Africa, this high-value, multi-platform media asset will debut ahead of the 36th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in June and July 2027. For the first time in history, Kenya will proudly co-host the prestigious tournament alongside its East African neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania.   A Legacy Asset

KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a bold and inspiring move to democratise the country’s ultra-premium wilderness experiences, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 Open Park Days. Spanning three days from September 25 to 27, 2026, this visionary initiative waives all park entry fees for Ugandan citizens, inviting them to immerse themselves in the Pearl of Africa’s most iconic natural sanctuaries just ahead of the national World Tourism Day celebrations in Mbale on September 27. Historically, Uganda’s world-renowned protected areas have been the exclusive playground of international luxury safari-goers. High costs,

MUNYONYO, UGANDA — In a definitive triumph for East Africa’s luxury business hospitality, the majestic Speke Resort Convention Centre has officially been crowned Uganda’s Leading Conference Hotel 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards. Announced on August 31, 2026, the global accolade cements the lakeside property’s position at the absolute pinnacle of corporate travel, outshining an elite roster of nominees that included the Kampala Serena Hotel, Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, and Sheraton Kampala Hotel. This landmark victory follows another monumental achievement earlier this year, when Speke Resort was named the World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The East African luxury hospitality landscape has reached a sophisticated new milestone. Towering over the vibrant Nsambya district, Marriott International has officially unveiled its first-ever dual-branded property in Uganda: the stunning Kampala Marriott Hotel and the Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala. Linked by a dramatic architectural skybridge, this twin-tower landmark brings a fresh wave of premium hospitality to the capital, seamlessly blending world-class design with the warmth of Ugandan culture. Perfectly positioned just minutes from Kampala’s bustling city centre and roughly 40 kilometres from Entebbe International Airport, the property serves as an elite

The eighth edition of the Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) is slated to take place next month in October in Tanzania’s commercial city of Dar es Salaam with expectations to attract tourist business executives and travel trade professionals from various corners of the world.

For 15 remarkable years, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) has been the heartbeat of Africa’s tourism conversation; a think tank. Year after Year, the expo has …brought together buyers, exhibitors, trade visitors, those in the travel and tourism industry, as well as other industries that are impacted by or contribute to travel trade to shape Africa’s tourism through dialogue, policy, and innovation.

Essence of Africa, Africa’s meetings-driven international buyer’s forum, today announced a focused, insight driven content programme for its 2025 edition, taking place 7–9 October at Diamonds Malindi on Kenya’s coastline. Designed to support sustainable growth across the continent, the programme will spotlight adventure, conservation, and integrity in tourism.