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Western Cape: CapeNature announced the dates for the 10th annual "Access Week"
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Agulhas National Park: Cape Agulhas Lighthouse closed until further notice
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the iconic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse situated in Agulhas National Park is temporarily closed until further notice.
This is due to a power outage… read more
Government & NANTA Partner to Promote Nigerian Tourism at WTM London
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, has announced plans to mobilize the country’s support for the National Association of Travel Agencies (NANTA) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, scheduled to take place in November.
The minister, visibly excited about NANTA’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural tourism val… read more
All about Madagascar as a destination
Madagascar is quickly evolving into a sought-after sustainable tourism destination for luxury travelers who are in search of responsible and immersive travel experiences.
This unique island nation is not just about the famous lemur treks; it offers a plethora of exclusive adventures that contribute to nature conservation. … read more
TAP celebrates 75 Years of Flights to São Tomé and Príncipe
This week, TAP Air Portugal celebrated the 75th anniversary of its first flight to the island of São Tomé. To mark the occasion, celebrations were held both at the boarding gates of Humberto Delgado Airport and at São Tomé International Airport.
In Lisbon, passengers received chocolate cakes from São Tomé and a postcard with an image of th… read more
Lobito Atlantic Railway update
The first significant shipment of copper, which is destined for the United States, has successfully departed from the Port of Lobito in Angola this week.
This shipment was loaded onto the MSC SAMU container vessel, marking a notable milestone in the ongoing export activities of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). Thi… read more
Two new Luxury Mountain Suites for Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic has converted its 2-bedroom suite into two separate inter-leading suites that have been re-branded as Luxury Mountain Suites. Situated amongst the fynbos within the Table Mountain National Park, both suites are ocean-facing in an elevated p… read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024: empowering African Tourism and unleashing global opportunities
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipate… read more
Addo Elephant National Park: Planned power outage on 28 August 2024
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that several locations in the Sundays River Valley Municipality in South Africa's … read more
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