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TOURISM industry has been going through a difficult time in the wake of Covid-19 lockdown rules and restrictions. However, Tanzania's recent decision to open up her skies and tourist destinations has offered some light at the end of the tunnel. The tourism season kicked off with the first passenger flight, packed with tourists arriving in the co… read more
The authorities at the United Arab Emirates’ business hub, Dubai, began easing COVID-19 restrictions in late May, and some retail and wholesale businesses re-opened recently, subject to social distancing, along with cinemas and gyms.
Today, Dubai officials announced that the emirate will allow the full re-opening of shopping … read more
The Rhodes Stables, a National Monument and one of the oldest buildings in Zimbabwe, has been burned down by a fire on 31 May 2020. According to the Bulawayo City Council fire brigade, the building was found severely damaged with the wooden mezzanine floor consumed by fire and rafters collapsed, but roofing sheets still intact. The police are ye… read more
Mauritius is actively preparing to welcome back tourists and travellers in the near future. Everything is being done to ensure that this takes place under the strict protocols of health, safety and sanitary conditions, notably due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the leading autho… read more
SUMMARY OF PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVES AS GIVEN ON 01ST OF JUNE 2020
1. Public transport is now allowed but will carry half of normal capacity including the driver and the conductor with effect from 4th June 2020.
*All passengers, driver and passengers must wear face masks
2. Brokers, taxi/bus touts, hawkers are not allowed in the … read more
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has allocated RWF3.5 billion (€3.3m) for tourism marketing activities as it seeks to help the tourism and hospitality industry to recover from the effects of COVID-19 in the next fiscal year.
CEO of the RDB, Clare Akamanzi, made the announcement during a budget hearing sess… read more
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has inaugurated a 17-member steering committee to coordinate the 'Beyond the Return' - a decade of African Renaissance (2020 - 2030) project.
The project is a follow-up to the Year of Return - Ghana 2019 which positioned the country as the preferr… read more
Tanzania has chosen to lift the mandate of a 14-day quarantine for arrivals into the country, to promote tourism back into the country.
All international travellers and airport service providers are being advised to exercise ‘Infection Prevent and Control measures’, such as frequent hand washing, using a face mask and maint… read more
The Ministry of Environment is set to ban the use and supply of charcoal in Kigali city as it steps up efforts to protect the environment by reducing the use of wood fuel. The use of charcoal has been cited as the main driver of deforestation and indoor air pollution. And the move could help reduce Rwanda’s reliance on wood fuel fr… read more
Citizens of eight African countries willing to travel to explore and enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Barbados can now do so with relative ease as the Caribbean nation has waived Visa requirements for them. The eight countries include Cameroon, Ethiopia, Liberia, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Ghana from which Barbados … read more
Tanzania: Let's Put More Emphasis On Domestic Tourism
Dubai malls will open as of tomorrow
Matobo National Park: One of Zimbabwe’s oldest buildings has been destroyed
WTTC Recognises Mauritius as a Safe Destination
Uganda – Summary of latest directives and instructions
Rwanda Development Board approves massive Tourism Marketing Budget
Ghana: Steering Committee to Coordinate 'Beyond Return' Project
