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Νew Tanzania entry requirements
Tanzania currently has relatively lax COVID-19 travel restrictions in comparison to most countries. Nevertheless, some restrictions for international travelers still apply, and it is important to check the entry requirements for your nationality to avoid any problems on entry.
This page aims to outline the current document requireme… read more
Mozambique’s Tourism Minister reveals plans to put country on the Global Tourism Map
Mozambique is a tourist’s heartthrob that provides everything from wanderlust adventure to traditional Southern Africa safaris and long swathes of over 2500km of pristine, untouched beaches ideal for holidaymakers who revel in sun and sand for all year-round summer rendezvous.
The country, however, is largely unknown for i… read more
Benin begins the 2nd phase of renovation work on Cotonou International Airport
Cotonou airport, with its position as a crossroads in West and Central Africa, has recorded sustained traffic growth in recent years.
Satisfied with the results of phase 1 of the renovation work, the Beninese government is embarking on the second stage with the aim of tripling the airport's capacity.
Covid-19: South Africa moves to Alert Level 3 - here are the new restrictions
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 15 June 2021 that … read more
High-Risk classification a blow for tourism
Tourism and hospitality players say Namibia's classification, as a high-risk destination is a huge blow to the already struggling sector due to uncontrollable levels of Covid-19 new infections and deaths. The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to travellers against travelling to Namibia due to the escalat… read more
Sudan revives plans to build a new international airport in Khartoum
Built in 1947, Khartoum International Airport is no longer able to handle the growing passenger traffic. Initially located 4 kilometres from the city centre, it is now close to residential areas due to heavy urbanisation.
Faced with the impossibility of expanding the airport in 2019, the country had started procedures for the construction of a new hub.
Awetu Park - Stimulating Tourism Economy, Restoring Societies' Interaction
Being one of the areas that support the economic growth of a given state; tourism plays significant role in accelerating foreign currency earning via attracting tourists from all corners of the globe. Besides, it has undeniable role for creating jobs for the growing youths in the country. Blessed with natural and manmade resources, Ethiopia… read more
Tanzania Ranked Seventh in Africa for Promoting Tourism Sector
Tanzania is among the top ten countries in Africa which have recorded the fastest growth in the tourism sector.
Tanzania has been ranked among the top ten best countries in Africa for promoting its tourism destinations, according to a United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report released recently.
The Eastern Afri… read more
'Tunisia Is Covid-Safe Tourist Destination' MOT
Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Habib Ammar stated on Saturday that "Tunisia is ready to host tourists this summer and during the next winter season, thanks to the health protocol set up in the sector." In a statement to the media on the fringes of a working visit to the governorate of Tozeur, the minister said that "Tunisia is a COVID-s… read more
Tanzania targets becoming Africa's Medical Tourism Hub
Government's drive to make Tanzania a medical tourism hub received a boost yesterday following the launching of two state-of-the-art medical equipment at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Cathlab plant connected to the Carto 3 (3D & mapping electrophysiology System) capable of d… read more
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