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South Africa introduces a new "Traveller Pass" for everyone entering or leaving South Africa
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that South Africa is set to introduce an online traveller declaration system to simplify passenger mo… read more
This suburb in Cape Town is one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods
Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out recently published the results of its annual Time Out Index. As part of the global survey, Time Out asked some 20,000 city-dwellers about the coolest spots in their city right now. And for the fifth year running, these views got combined with expert input from Tim… read more
GTA engages events stakeholders ahead of "December in Gh"
As part of preparations toward this year’s “December in Gh” the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Beyond the Return Secretariat and Steering Committee have engaged various stakeholders to bring them up to speed on their readiness, while soliciting their support for a successful programme.
The forum which was held at the A… read more
Zimbabwe further relaxes regulations
Zimbabwe has further relaxed Covid-19 regulations. According to Statutory Instrument 169 of 2022, people … read more
Cape Town Tourism reminds visitors to remian vigilant this festive season
As South Africa prepares for its peak tourism season, the City of Cape Town’s official Destination Marketing Organisation, Cape Town Tourism, reminds travellers to exercise a continued level of vigilance, as they would when visiting any other major city in the world.
“We are anticipating a bumper festive season, especially with Cape Town b… read more
Zambia scraps visa requirements for visiting foreigners
The tourism industry offers many opportunities to invest in Africa's rich local communities, generate economic activity, and create employment opportunities for women and young people.
Africa's unique history and natural wonders are gaining attention amid the local and global increase in cultural, heritage and development tourism. Several … read more
Investing in Zanzibar Tourism
Zanzibar, one of Africa's top tourist destinations will host a major tourism summit next year to exhibit available investment opportunities in the sector and to promote its tourism attractions.
The announcement was made recently by the Zanzibar Tourism Investment Association (ZATIA) which has partnered with Arusha-based event organi… read more
Hosting ICASA 2023 will boost MICE tourism
Winning the nod to host the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) 2023 will go a long way in boosting Zimbabwe’s MICE tourism. Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) business is slowly rising in Zimbabwe following a major setback exacerbated by Covid-19 lockdowns.
According to tourism experts, t… read more
Tanzania sees impressive rise in foreign tourist arrivals
The number of foreign tourists visiting Tanzania rose 48.6 percent from 620,867 in 2020 to 922,692 in 2021, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Wednesday.
Majaliwa revealed the latest figures when he opened the 65th Conference for World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa in the northern city … read more
Kenya Tourism Board Launches Large Scale European Marketing Campaign
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched the European phase of a global marketing campaign in the UK, France and Germany. It is also proud to host to the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards on the 15th October in Nairobi.
The campaign - “Real Deal Kenya”- was developed to reinvi… read more
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