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Rebrand: Zimbabwe Council of Tourism
THE Zimbabwe Council of Tourism (ZCT) has changed its name into the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), a move expected to help the association focus on the next 30 years. Before the decision to rebrand, ZCT had been formed to act as a voice for the players in the tourism sector in terms of lobbying and advocacy.
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South Africa: Tourism Committee supports Department’s efforts to reopen sector
South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has reiterated that while easing the COVID-19 lockdown regulations in the tourism sector is aimed at assisting businesses, it has to be done under strict conditions to curb the further spread of the virus.
Addressing the Portfolio Committee on Tourism on Thursday, Kubayi-Ngubane… read more
Golf Kenya Open moved to November 12
The Kenya Open Golf Limited and the European Tour have announced November 12-15 as the new dates for this year's Magical Kenya Open championship to be held at Karen Country Club.
The tournament was initially due to be played from March 12-15 at the same venue, but was postponed following the Government of Kenya … read more
Zimbabwe prepares for full reopening for tourism
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has welcomed government’s decision to ease the national lockdown, describing it as a positive step toward a full reopening of Zimbabwe’s tourism sector. Zimbabwe was under lockdown as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown has negatively affected the tourism a… read more
German Travel Warnings for Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius and Namibia a court case
In Germany, two tour operators specialists in travel to Africa have filed a legal action at the Berlin Administrative Court for a temporary injunction to have the German Foreign Office’s worldwide travel warning for Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Namibia lifted. They were unfounded. The travel warning for Tanzania wrongly sug… read more
Rwanda: Tourism slowly pick up because of local travellers
The local tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following the reopening of the sector on June 17, preliminary statistics show. Statistics from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) show that major facilities across the country are starting to see a growth in traffic with the optimism of growth in the coming… read more
Seychelles externalises fishing crew exchanges
Istanbul; Hagia Sophia to be converted into a mosque
Dating back to the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited cultural sites in Turkey, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO has expressed concern over Erdogan’s vision for the historic structure, noting in a statement on Friday that the building has a“strong symbolic and universal value.” It called on Turke… read more
South Sudan: Aviation Authorities allow international flights
After nearly four months since closing down its air space in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, South Sudan has greenlighted the resumption of international flights. The country’s civil aviation authority said flights had already begun landing in Juba as the country continues its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
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Uganda’s hospitality industry hopeful of stimulus package from gov’t
Uganda is gradually easing Covid-19 restrictions after several weeks of mandatory lockdown. But among others, the country’s airport remains closed to international travellers forcing hotels into hibernation. 400,000 workers within the sector have been sent home without pay for the past three months.
“...And the majority of these are… read more
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