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Seychelles' Tourism environmental sustainability levy takes effect August 1
The Seychelles' tourism environmental sustainability levy will be effective as of August 1 with a three-tiered approach, said Vice President Ahmed Afif on Thursday.
The levy was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in its meeting on Wednesday.
Afif told reporters that "The government decided after several discussions with all … read more
Morocco announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2023
The Premier Partnership announcement comes as Morocco experiences growth in its tourism activity, aiming to double the number of incoming tourists to 26 million by 2030, elevating Morocco as a leading leisure destination to the world’s travel trade.
It is already known that Morocco’s presence at World Travel Market London will foc… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July - November 2023)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2023 to November 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currentl… read more
Kenyans urged to Embrace Local Tourism to Boost Revenue
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is urging Kenyans to embrace domestic travel, explore new experiences, and contribute to the growth of the local tourism industry. The call comes as the "You Deserve A Holiday" campaign has so far sold 108,963 bed nights, generating Sh1.1 billion since it was launched a year ago.
Speaking during the dom… read more
Botswana is developing sports tourism as major destination offering – President Masisi
As Toyota Gazoo 1000 Desert Race returned to Botswana to exciting patrons at the mining town of Jwaneng, President Eric Masisis of Botswana has disclosed that the Southern Afr… read more
Zambia seeks to attract Kenyan tourists through a new deal
Kenya and Zambia have forged a partnership to boost tourism activities in both countries. The deal involved the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) and the Zambia Ministry of Tourism.
Through this, Kenya will promote Zambia's tourism opportunities to travelers in the country and abroad. Zambia aims to tap into the Kenya… read more
South Africa: This city is one of the Top 5 "solo travel" destinations in Africa
British travel adventure company Explore! recently analysed 24 months’ worth of Google data to find out which places around the world solo travellers are getting more interested in. According to the study, Cape Town in … read more
Kenya Tourism Board drops MKTE for Regional Tourism Expo
The Kenya Tourism Board has announced that it will not be hosting its flagship tourism trade event, Magical Kenya Tourism Expo (MKTE) this year.
A communique signed by John Chirchir, Acting CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board says, “Kenya will instead host the 3rd edition of the East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE).… read more
Appetite is growing for culinary tourism in Ghana
Recognized as the homecoming hub for the African diaspora, Ghana is now slowly emerging as a promising culinary destination. From its welcoming cultural heritage to its beautiful nature and incredible food diversity, Ghana is steadily broadening its narrative in global tourism.
Situated on West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is home… read more
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