ATTA® serves and supports businesses in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands representing buyers and suppliers of tourism product across 31 African countries. With over 900 members, ATTA® acts as Pan-Africa’s largest network of tourism product covering not only accommodation, transport and travel specialists in Africa, but a formidable selection of tour operators, representation and PR companies worldwide promoting tourism to Africa.
ATTA® is a trusted platform for the dissemination of accurate and informative news from, and relating to, the African continent and Indian Ocean islands. ATTA® members are able to share their news through our channels and here you will learn about what is new and happening across the African continent and Indian Ocean islands.
Trade shows to networking events, webinars to online member training and more... ATTA® hosts a number of events providing members with the opportunity to connect with one another, do business and learn. To find out more see what is coming up next.
Following a complete reimagining, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reopened in July 2026 as a new expression of one of Phinda’s most intimate safari lodges.
Ascot Tours has celebrated its 30th anniversary with an industry golf day at De Zalze Golf Club in Stellenbosch, bringing together South African and New Zealand golf travel partners.
Elewana Collection has expanded its family safari offering across selected lodges and camps in Kenya and Tanzania, introducing a range of age-appropriate activities designed to make safari travel accessible to families with children from the age of three.
A female cheetah at Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has given birth to a litter of six cubs, with mother and young reported to be in good health.
A wildfire has burned approximately 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since it was first reported on 1 September 2026, according to the Mount Kenya Trust. The cause has not yet been announced by authorities.
UK-based travel retail network Advantage Travel Partnership has reported strong growth in bookings to Africa for 2027, with revenue for the region up 23% year-on-year and Egypt up 53% in its latest summer trading update.
Air Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry launched scheduled air services between Harare and Masvingo, and between Victoria Falls and Masvingo, ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo running from 9 to 12 September 2026 in Masvingo.
Key roads, bridges and tourism facilities in the Kruger National Park have been brought back into operation as part of an ongoing R950 million flood recovery programme - nearly double the initial R500 million estimate following severe flooding in January 2026.
Wakanow, one of Africa's leading travel technology companies, has become the first travel company on the continent to offer Lufthansa Group's New Distribution Capability (NDC) content through a direct API integration.
Vestige Collection will open Vestige Xaudum in Khaudum National Park, northern Namibia, on 15 March 2027, marking the brand's first property outside Spain.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an update to its travel advice for South Africa, with changes focused on safety information and the removal of previous flooding guidance.
Cape Town, South Africa: Kuganha has opened in the Western Cape, pioneering a new category of luxury wellness safari within a 10,000-hectare rewilded Big Five conservancy, just under 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
This webinar is a practical guide to selling Zambia, designed to give travel advisors and tour operators a better understanding of what makes Zambia such a special and unique safari destination.
Join us for Vic Falls, Two Ways: Riverside Tranquility & Falls-Side Charm, as we take you on a journey through one of Africa’s most iconic destinations and showcase two distinctive ways for your clients to experience Vic Falls.
Join Group CEO Virginia Messina and Chris Mears for a special member webinar introducing ATTA®’s new tiered membership structure and explaining what it will mean for your company.
Ker & Downey is growing in Zambia with our expanding portfolio of camps and free-flying safari experiences, including the new Musesenji Camp in Lower Zambezi and our first in-country aircraft.
Essence of Africa is an International Buyers Forum bringing together Africa’s tourism suppliers and carefully selected global buyers in a curated, meeting-led format. Delivered by ATTA Group Events in collaboration with On Show Solutions, and hosted in rotating African destinations, it provides a powerful platform for meaningful connections and immersive destination engagement.
Join the ATTA® stand in a prime location, where global connections are made and business happens. Showcase your brand to thousands of qualified buyers and industry leaders in the world’s most influential travel marketplace.
Attracting over 150,000 global travel professionals, FITUR is the gateway to the Spanish & Latin American markets. Join ATTA® as an exhibitor at the show.
