Africa's Eden Communications

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Conn and Anald Musonza on their well-deserved appointments as Operations Director and Sales & Marketing Director at Africa Albida Tourism.

These appointments reflect Africa Albida Tourism's commitment to developing leadership from within and mark an exciting new chapter for the Victoria Falls Safari Collection.

Wishing both Andrew and Anald every success in their new roles.

04/06/2026

What will matter most for tourism's future: resilience, connectivity, sustainability, or collaboration?

As quoted in The New York Times, "Tourism does not operate in isolation. The destinations that thrive will be those that work together to strengthen connectivity, diversify opportunities, and build resilience for the future." — Jillian Blackbeard, CEO, Africa's Eden

Read the full article - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/world/africa-travel-iran-kuwait.html

A growing middle class is increasingly mobile — and changing African ideas about leisure, travel and even the continent itself.

01/06/2026

We're excited that Africa's Eden CEO, Jillian Blackbeard, will be speaking at ZATEX 2026 this week as part of the panel discussion on Regenerative and Climate-Resilient Tourism in Africa.

If you're attending ZATEX, be sure to say hello to Jillian. We'd love to catch up with our members, partners, and friends from across the region.

28/05/2026

South Africa is the gateway into much of Southern Africa, making it essential for the regional tourism industry to keep an eye on the data and broader travel trends shaping the market.

Together with SATSA, we’re taking a look at some of the latest overseas arrivals figures, recovery trends, and market movements impacting the region.

21/05/2026

🦁 Big conservation news from Zambia!

Lolelunga Private Reserve has reintroduced lions into its ecosystem for the first time in over 15 years as part of a groundbreaking rewilding initiative in northern Kafue.

The project is helping restore a lost apex predator to the landscape and forms part of a broader conservation vision focused on rebuilding biodiversity in the region.

Check the comments for the full article.

15/05/2026

A huge congratulations to fastjet Zimbabwe on renewing its IOSA Certification through to 2028 👏

This internationally recognised safety certification reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, training, and maintaining the highest safety standards.

Strong regional air connectivity is vital for tourism across Southern Africa, and milestones like this help build confidence in travel throughout the region.

Well done to the entire fastjet Zimbabwe team on this fantastic achievement ✈️

15/05/2026

From peaceful mokoro trips to the thrill of white-water rafting, water shapes some of the most memorable moments in Southern Africa.

In this blog, Rita Jardine shares her personal take on the experiences that connect us to place and leave a lasting impression.

Water has always been a vital part of my life, whether it’s capturing reflections on a still lake or watching cascades tumble down a waterfall. I find deep joy in listening to the peaceful sounds of a river moving past, and I’ve also experienced its more exhilarating side, kayaking class five ri...

14/05/2026

A lovely evening spent connecting with our partners at Sigma International last night 🍷

Always good to pause during a busy week and celebrate the partnerships helping move tourism forward.

And somehow Jillian Blackbeard even won a bottle of wine too… clearly a successful evening all round 😄

13/05/2026

A sunrise, coffee and great tourism conversations ☕

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the Africa’s Eden, SATSA and Sigma International Coffee Walk before another full day at Africa’s Travel Indaba.

It was such a lovely way to start the day and catch up with members and industry friends in a relaxed setting along Durban’s beachfront.

Big thanks to Sigma International for co-sponsoring the event — we can’t wait for the next one!

13/05/2026

Newly launched this week, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Project will strengthen conservation and community resilience across one of Southern Africa’s most iconic shared landscapes.

The initiative brings together governments, conservation partners and local communities in a long-term effort focused on biodiversity, tourism and sustainable development across Botswana and South Africa.

👉 Read more here: https://africaseden.travel/news/kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-project-launched-to-strengthen-regional-conservation/