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.
Ethiopian Airlines on 23 February 2026 signed a Sustainable Food Waste Recycling memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa with Provectus Enterprising Inc. and Fusion Global Solutions to convert food and catering waste from its operations into biomass and other environmentally friendly products.
As we move through Q1 2026, one pattern is becoming increasingly clear across East African safari planning: demand is clustering more intensely around migration-aligned travel windows.
Every year on February 21, the world celebrates International Tourist Guide Day, established in 1990 by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations.
Pangolin.Africa announced on 21 February 2026 (World Pangolin Day), the start of a coordinated campaign to achieve the approval of a pangolin emoji with the Unicode Consortium, marking a renewed effort following a rejection of an application in 2019.
Wilderness has unveiled the Sanctuary at Bisate – a purpose-built wellness space in Rwanda’s volcanic highlands – now welcoming guests of Wilderness Bisate and Bisate Reserve.
Uganda has confirmed an estimated 426 chimpanzees widely distributed across Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, following the park’s first dedicated chimpanzee census.
Minor Hotels has signed NH Collection Accra, the first NH Collection property in Ghana and the group’s debut in West Africa, with opening targeted for 2030.
The Namibia Tourism Board, in partnership with South African Airways, on 23 February 2026 hosted a B2B networking session in Namibia to strengthen regional collaboration and convert interest from a nine‑day familiarisation trip into marketable packages.
Cape Town International Airport has confirmed a phased infrastructure programme worth about R10.1 billion as part of Airports Company South Africa’s R21.7 billion network investment.
Operations at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport were severely disrupted on Monday, 23 February 2026 after a fire in the old terminal forced a temporary airspace closure, widespread cancellations and diversions.
A February 2026 Mauritius Country Climate and Development Report sets out a roadmap for sustaining growth while tackling rising climate risks that threaten tourism, fisheries and coastal communities – despite Mauritius contributing just 0.01% of global emissions.
Join us for the latest updates, including Onguma Trails Camp’s unique walking experience, the newly introduced Ombili Cultural Tour, and what is happening on the reserve right now.
Join us for an inspiring webinar with the founder of Seas4Life and Ocean Sole, sharing 25 years of ocean conservation experience from Kiunga Marine National Reserve to global stages, and how business and science unite to protect our Blue Heart.
Join the ATTA Stand at ITB Berlin 2026 (3–5 March, Hall 20) and showcase your brand alongside Africa’s leading tourism professionals at one of the world’s most influential travel trade shows. Limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis.
WTM Africa embarks on a journey to showcase the untapped potential, celebrate the richness of its heritage, and pave the way for sustainable growth in both inbound and outbound tourism.
Africa’s Travel Indaba is Africa’s leading inbound travel trade show, connecting tourism businesses with influential international buyers who actively contract African product. Held annually in Durban, it provides a powerful platform to build relationships and generate new business with key global partners.
Experience Africa is the UK’s leading B2B trade event dedicated to African tourism, bringing together tourism boards, DMCs, lodges and specialist suppliers with carefully selected international buyers. Through pre-scheduled meetings and high-quality networking, it delivers meaningful connections and real business opportunities across the African travel industry.
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.
