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South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (November 2024 to March 2025)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period November 2024 to March 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state. It is pr… read more
Addis Ababa Set to Elevate Conference Tourism With Enriched Attractions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital, known as the "political capital of Africa," is positioned to enhance its standing as a premier destination for conference tourism. As the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the city has long been a focal point for international dipl… read more
WTM London: Minister Radegonde leads Seychelles delegation
Seychelles will once again be strongly represented at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024, taking place at London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre from Tue… read more
Moroccan National Tourism Office Launches direct flight between Reykjavik and Marrakech
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) has unveiled the first direct flight between Reykjavik and Marrakech, operated by Play Airlines… read more
Namibia Tourism Board targets U.S and China markets with strategic roadshows
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is charting an ambitious course to expand its presence in two of the world’s largest travel markets- the United States and China- through targeted roadshows and strategic engagement.
As part of this initiative, NTB will host its “Networking with Namibia” B2B & PR Engagement Recept… read more
Sierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women… read more
Uganda’s new tourism policy to embrace gastronomy following UN Tourism Forum insights
Lilly Ajarova, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has shared her insights from the first UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy in Zimbabwe, held from July 26-28, in an interview with VoyagesAfriq.
The forum provided critical insights that will shape Uganda’s forthcoming 10-year tourism policy.
“One of the… read more
South Africa recovery gains momentum
South Africa is set to see further growth in tourism as it aims to surpass pre-pandemic arrival levels, with significant air capacity and market developments on the horizon.
“With tourist arrivals tracking at 8.5 million in 2023, which is 83% of 2019 figures, we are confident in our trajectory for continued recovery an… read more
Cape Town named world's best value long haul holiday destination
A report from Post Office Travel Money (UK) has revealed that Cape Town is currently the world's best value long haul holida… read more
Uganda showcases tourism, culture during 62nd Independence celebrations in China
Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations.
The events held at the Kempinski Hotel on October 12 and the Great Wall of China on October 13 were strategically desig… read more
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