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Namibia extends the current public health measures for a period of 30 days
Namibia's President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 43rd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 May 2… read more
Mauritius holds Its first sustainable Tourism awards
The first Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards 2022 was held, yesterday, at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel in Balaclava, in a bid to reward the safest and most sustainable stakeholders in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, as well as local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and recognise their genuine efforts to improve their businesses… read more
Emirates signs Memorandum with South African Tourism Board to boost visitor arrivals
Emirates and the South African Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across the Emirates network.
The MoU was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, and S… read more
Adventure Tourism one of the fastest growing experiences
Adventure, hiking, mountaineering experiences have been identified as key catalysts in the recovery of tourism businesses in Kenya.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala stated that Kenya is well placed to tap into these niche segments due to diverse opportunities and attractions.
Speaking after a hiking expediti… read more
Uganda wins three international Tourism awards
Uganda won three accolades at this year's the International Tourism Film Festival Africa for its film Explore Uganda - The Pearl of Africa brand.
Earlier this year, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) launched the new brand identity, Explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa that seeks to promote Uganda as the best destination for tourism.… read more
Cape Town sees a promising increase in travellers
After South Africa endured one of the strictest lockdowns globally and experienced harsh travel bans in December 2021, the recent rise in air traffic indicates that things could be returning to normal. More than two years have passed since the onset of the pandemic and Cape Town International Airport has seen a recovery rate of 76% … read more
Destination study: Cape Town named third greatest city on Earth
According to the biggest independent destination study since the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town in … read more
2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba: Ghanaian Tour Operators ready for business
A selected group from the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) have already touched down in Durban in readiness for this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba which takes place from May 2 – 5 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, South Africa.
The group which comprises 15 buyers is led by TOUGHA President, Mrs. … read more
Updated entry requirements for international travellers
South African Health minister Joe Phaahla has gazetted new Covid-19 regulations under the National Health Act to replace … read more
Design Joburg 2022 kicks off in May
Design Joburg is on from 19 to 21 May 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, while the fringe event - Design Joburg Collective (which will include industry walk-arounds, trend talks and networking events) kicks off on 17 May and will be live in nearby décor and design districts Kramerville and 44 Stanley.
The creative panel drivi… read more
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