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Visa on Arrival issuance resumes at WDH
The issuance of visa upon arrival at Namibia’s Hosea International Airport has resumed. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigraton, safety and security confirmed this in a letter 25th september and signed by the Executive Director of the Ministry Tourism and Environment.
In a letter addressed to the CEO of the Namibia Tourism Board… read more
New Terminal Set to Boost Tourism in Z'bar
ZANZIBAR President Ali Mohamed Shein yesterday officially opened a new terminal III at the 'Abeid Amani Karume International Airport', saying the facility will help boost tourism. President Shein insisted on maintenance of the state-of-the art facility to enable the isles to attract more tourists and open up business with the outside worl… read more
Ethiopia fully teopens to tourists
The Ministry of Culture & Tourism has announced the beginning of October as the official full reopening date for the country's tourism sector, which has been interrupted for the past six months due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The re-opening date, informed through a letter to all industry operators, comes pending a sa… read more
'Quarantine would destroy Mauritius tourism'
While Mauritius has announced that its borders will be open to Mauritian nationals, residents and long-stay tourists from October 1, a 14-day quarantine is currently mandatory for all arriving passengers.Right now it is unclear whether this quarantine will be extended past October and whether it will apply when the country o… read more
Ghanaian aviation authority suspends mandatory online payment of antigen test at airport
Ghana Airports Company Limited has suspended the mandatory online payment for arrival passengers into the country.
According to gh-aviation.com, this suspension came into play when the Ghana Airports Company Limited met with international airlines operating in the country to discuss the feasibility of implementation of the ru… read more
Uganda Awarded the Safer Tourism Evaluated Seal
Today, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) can be proud. Uganda Tourism Board CEO Lilly Ajarova and Quality Assurance Officer Samora Semakula applied on August 24 for the Safer Tourism Seal. In addition to the self-assessment, UTB included a request for an independent evaluation.
The Safer Tourism Seal is available for any de… read more
UTB achievement today is a milestone in COVID-19 recovery
Today, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) can be proud. Uganda Tourism Board CEO Lilly Ajarova and Quality Assurance Officer Samora Semakula applied on August 24 for the Safer Tourism Seal. In addition to the self-assessment, UTB included a request for an independent evaluation.
The Safer Tourism Seal is available for any destination an… read more
Will Zimbabwe’s tourism recover from COVID-19?
Tourism has been identified as one of the key pillars for economic revival together with agriculture and mining by the Emmerson Mnangagwa government-the new dispensation since November 2017.
Seasoned politician and economist Tapiwa Mashakada also concurred with the view adding that it was actually the country’s lowest … read more
Aden Adde Airport Resumes Normal Operations After Crash-Landing
Aden Adde international airport has resumed normal operations after a cargo plane carrying consignment crash-landed hitting a perimeter wall at the airport on Saturday causing flight cancellations.
Following the incident, Aden Adde International Airport was shut down for several hours causing flight cancellations. "Aden Adde Internati… read more
Tanzania Reviews Visa Policy for Nigerians
The United Republic of Tanzania says it is reviewing its visa policy for Nigerians.Nigeria falls under Tanzania's Referral Visa category, which requires special clearance or permission from the Director of Immigration Services in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar.
Speaking with newsmen in A… read more
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