10/09/2026
🌍 Connecting Africa's Travel Industry Through Partnerships
Over the past weeks, Candy M. Kasonkomona, Regional Vice President Africa, represented Hahnair at several key industry events across the continent, strengthening relationships with travel trade partners and promoting collaboration across the African travel sector.
🎉 Celebrating 70 Years of ASATA
One highlight was Candy's participation in the 70th anniversary celebrations of the Association of Southern African Travel Advisors (ASATA) in Cape Town. The milestone event brought together former CEOs, presidents and industry leaders to reflect on seven decades of industry collaboration and achievement. The occasion highlighted ASATA's important role in shaping and supporting the travel industry in Southern Africa and beyond.
💡 Sharing Knowledge with Travel Professionals and GDS Partners
In Zambia, Candy led a series of engaging workshops for travel professionals in collaboration with industry partners including Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Association of Eastern and Southern Travel Agencies (AESATA) and the Travel Agents Association of Zambia (TAAZ). During the sessions, participants explored Hahnair solutions such as HR-169 ticketing and H1/X1 content available through travel agencies' GDSs, while exchanging ideas, experiences and best practices. The interactive workshops provided valuable opportunities for shared learning and strengthened partnerships across the travel distribution ecosystem.
🤝 Networking at AESATA 2026
Another highlight was Candy's role as Master of Ceremonies at the AESATA Conference in Livingstone, Zambia. Hosted by TAAZ under the theme Africa in Motion, the event brought together travel professionals and industry stakeholders from across East and Southern Africa. The conference provided a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and discussions on the future of travel and tourism across the region.
🙏 Thank You and Congratulations
A sincere thank you to ASATA, AESATA, TAAZ, Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, the participating travel professioanls and all industry partners who contributed to the success of these events. Through collaboration, knowledge exchange and shared commitment, these organisations continue to strengthen the travel ecosystem across Africa.
And, of course, congratulations to ASATA on the remarkable milestone of 70 years. 🎉