SoCal ATA

05/22/2026

Excited to support Air Maroc & SkyBird launch LAX-CMN non-stop!

11/15/2025

Are things getting hot in Tanzania? 3africa

https://travelnoire.com/tanzania-travel-advisory?utm_campaign=travelnoireinsights_Nov+14,+2025&utm_medium=email&utm_source=TravelNoire

The US Department of State is urging American citizens to "reconsider travel." Here's what to know if you still plan to go.

10/20/2025

One travel expert's advice on where to find the flavors of South Africa. What are some of your favorite spots?

Step off the beaten path for a truly unique trip.

10/19/2025

Cultural property is intellectual property. Congratulations to Ghana!

Ghana 🇬🇭 has officially secured ownership of Kente, the bright, handwoven fabric that represents centuries of pride and culture.

This ensures that only Kente made in approved Ghanaian communities can be sold as genuine, protecting local artisans, preserving tradition, and strengthening Ghana’s place in world fashion.

10/16/2025

Intensive mass tourism+climate change are harming the Great Migration. Slowing climate change will take a global commitment. But as travel professionals, we do our part to protect Africa's precious wildlife.

One guide’s viral social media post is forcing the safari world to confront the pressure that tens of thousands of tourists put on East Africa’s most iconic wildlife event.

10/16/2025

Africa has a continent full of fantastic festivals! This list will give you a taste --but ONLY a taste!

Discover Africa’s most unforgettable festivals — from Malawi’s Lake of Stars to Morocco’s Fes Festival of Sacred Music.

10/16/2025

This page is devoted to all things related to Africa travel and tourism. Posts not related to that topic will be removed and repeat offenders will be banned. Thank you for understanding.

04/10/2025

The flavors of West Africa…c’est bon!

02/27/2025

A handy guide for travelers and travel advisors alike.

African countries that drive on the left hand side of the road.

02/09/2025

Meetup: AFRICA RE-IMAGINED

Morocco and Tanzania are two of the hottest travel destinations in Africa. And two of the tour operators on the front lines in that market will be our special guests. If you're a Southern California travel advisor who sells Africa tourism -- or thinking about selling it -- you won't want to miss this.

COME JOIN US!