The recent 2025 AviaDev Route Development conference in Zanzibar was a remarkable success, reaffirming the immense potential of African aviation as more than 500 delegates joined in. Over three days, conference attendees explored the growing synergy between air connectivity and sustainable tourism, as well as opportunities for collaboration and route development prospects across the continent. “The Zanzibar edition of AviaDev lived up to its reputation of facilitating strategic connections between global airlines and global markets,” said Achma Asokan Foster, Group CEO, AirlinePros Inc. “The thrust was on value-driven tourism, highlighting opportunities to support airlines in developing profitable routes.” “A focused and productive event with valuable workshops and a clear message for collaboration to guide dialogue, decisions, and outcomes across this diverse and growing part of the aviation world,” added Shreyas Nanavati, CEO, AirlinePros International. Looking ahead, AviaDev 2026 will take place in Botswana.