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Africa’s Aviation Set for Double Digit Growth in
2026 AFRICAN
Travel Africa’s &
Association’s new White Paper ‘Africa in the Air’ revealing
record Transport Association
Tourism Launches
growth
The report draws on exclusive data from aviation analysts from International Air
(IATA)
and UN Tourism. It highlighted how increased airlift is directly contributing to tourism growth across the region. This
growing contribution will
create significant opportunities for the travel trade,
Africa. International capacity airlines,
investors and governments. In the first 10 months of 2026, 182.4 million departure seats are scheduled across
is key to this drive, rising 18.6% year-on-year to 129.5 million seats. Kgomotso
CEO of ATTA,
Ramothea, said:
Jet2 Named Best UK Company for Delivering Customer Service
THE UK tour operator and airline scooped the award at this week’s UK Customer Satisfaction Awards, hosted by the Institute of Customer Service
As well as helping to drive growth,
such as the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick later this month, this strategy has also resulted in
Oxford Street to Welcome New Magical Arrival in Autumn 2026
PLANSare currently underway to transform the building’s interior into a wizarding emporium celebrating the beloved locations featured in the books in films Warner
Bros Global Experiences have
officially announced plans to open a new premier flagship Harry Potter shop in London, joining the King’s Cross shop as the UK’s only official Harry Potter
retail destination. Set to open in autumn 2026, the new store will
be located at Te Ribbon, 134-140 Oxford Street. Te flagship shop will cover 21,000 square feet and span across two floors. Plans are currently underway to transform the building’s interior into a wizarding emporium celebrating the beloved locations featured in the books in films. Once opened, shopper will be able to enjoy
photo opportunities, alongside interactive and exclusive merchandise, making this a ‘must- see’ destination for fans and visitors alike. Karl Durrant, WB’s
SVP Worldwide
Retail said: “Harry Potter is deeply rooted in British storytelling, and this will give fans an exciting new way to experience this magical world in the city that features so prominently in the stories. Offering a completely new retail experience for Harry Potter fans which will delight and entertain, it’s going to be very special.” Te new shop will join the collection
of Harry Potter experiences owned and operated by Warner Bros. in London including Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – Te Making of Harry Potter and the Harry Potter Shop at King’s Cross.
the company’s winning multiple accolades, such as best airline and best
“With 54 countries spanning 72 latitudes, dramatic landscapes, culture that is rooted in centuries of heritage or dynamic youth scenes and the planet’s most dramatic wildlife, African destinations offer unique and diverse experiences.
While post-Covid, tourism
took a while to recover, investment into infrastructure is now combining with the resurgence of visiting friends and relatives, growing business travel demand and a renewed interest in more experiential travel and demand is reinforcing aviation growth across the continent.”
tour operator according to the Institute of Customer Service Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2 said:
“To be recognised as the UK’s best company for delivering an outstanding customer experience is an accolade that I am incredibly proud of.”
April/May 2026
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