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Tourism Seychelles explores opportunities with Travel Trade in Oman
Tourism Seychelles successfully hosted an Exclusive Travel Agent Networking Iftar at the Sheraton Hotel Muscat in Oman on March 19th, 2024.… read more
Gambia's new Tourism Minister emphasizes collaboration among staff to expand the tourism industry
On Monday, 25th March 2024, Abdoulie Jobe, Gambia's new Minister of Tourism and Culture, convened his first staff meeting in Banjul at the Ministry's conference room, where he urged his team to collaborate effectively to fulfill the Ministry's o… read more
Namibia launches Visa On Arrival at several border posts
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on Monday officially launched visas on arrival at the Oshikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts.
The launch was officiated by minister of home affairs Albert Kawana in Windhoek. He said this was triggered by a boom in tourism. The num… read more
Zambezi Grande set to officially re-open on 29 March 2024
Following a brief hibernation during the Zambian off-season, Zambezi Grande is delighted to announce its reopening on 29 March for the much-anticipated 2024 dry season. Located on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River and a stone’s throw away from the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi Grande is an intimate, family-owned game … read more
KQ overcomes turbulence and posts profit
Kenya Airways, showcased a robust performance last year, witnessing a remarkable jump in operating profit to Ksh10.5 billion during the review period, buoyed by a substantial surge in revenue.
The carrier experienced a substantial uptick in revenue, which soared 53 percent to Ksh178.5 billion, marking the first substantial gr… read more
Uganda Tourism booms - International arrivals surge by 56 percent
Uganda's tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with international tourist arrivals skyrocketing by 56% in 2023, surpassing 1.2 million visitors and generating over USD 1 billion in revenue, according to the 2023 tourism industry performance report.
Denis Ojok, a Senior Statistician at the Ministry of Tourism, Wil… read more
Breaking barriers: Hotels are reclaiming power in website management
A company's website serves as a powerful conduit for customer engagement, brand representation, and revenue generation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hospitality industry, where a hotel website frequently marks the first point of contact with potential guests. Amidst discussions on digital marketing and website management, a … read more
Malawi’s Sunbird Tourism initiates K8 billion state-of-the-art conference facility
Sunbird Tourism plc has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art Conference Centre in Salima, with an investment of K8 billion.
Located adjacent to the luxury lakeside resort, Sunbird Waterfront, and the Lakeside Premier Resort, Sunbird Livingstonia, the Conference Centre is slated to open for business by De… read more
Addo Elephant National Park: Addo Main Camp currently without water provision
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that the Addo Main Camp in Addo E… read more
Kruger National Park: Project to minimise bat infestation at rest camps to be rolled out!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it is aware of the infestation of bats in some units at rest camps in … read more
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