Leading international travel and events management company, ATPI Group, has unveiled ATPI BAO – Booking Africa Online, the group’s first fully integrated travel management platform designed specifically for Africa. The platform enables seamless booking and management of flights, hotels, charters, and ground transport across the continent and beyond, all within a single, secure interface.

ATPI BAO combines best-in-class global online travel content with regional insights, incorporating offline and low-cost airline options to deliver efficient and cost-effective travel solutions. Its design integrates multi-level approval processes, flexible payment options, and compliance with local financial and tax regulations, allowing businesses to embed the platform within existing operational frameworks.

Pam Kitching, Managing Director, Africa at ATPI, explained: “At ATPI, we take pride in understanding the unique challenges businesses face when booking complex travel. Our international reach ensures smooth connections across borders, while our on-the-ground team in Africa brings deep knowledge of the region’s nuances. With ATPI BAO, we’re not just simplifying travel management, we’re empowering our clients to move across the continent more seamlessly, securely and with confidence.”

Users of ATPI BAO benefit from full access to local online content, in-country billing in local currencies, air charter inventory management, integrated offline hotel inventory, duty of care tracking, and 24/7 user support. The platform also allows travel policy management and multi-level approval processes aligned with corporate structures.

Since its launch in South Africa in 2006 to serve the marine and energy sectors, ATPI Africa has expanded to 28 countries, covering corporate, mining, sports, and marine travel. Peter Muller, Regional Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand & Africa at ATPI, commented: “Africa is one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the world, yet much of the continent has historically been underserved in booking solutions. ATPI BAO bridges the gap between international travel demand and the specific needs of the African market, unlocking Africa’s potential as a connected and accessible region for global business travel.”

With a global footprint of over 100 offices, ATPI Group remains a leader in travel management for energy, mining, corporate, marine, sports, and event sectors, uniting international reach with local expertise to deliver tailored travel solutions worldwide.