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Addo Elephant National Park: Matyholweni Rest Camp experiencing an electricity supply problem
South African National Parks (SANParks) earlier today (27 April 2024) announced that the Matyholweni Rest Camp in … read more
Land-Linked Zambia event highlights Zambia's railway and transport vision for regional integration
During the Land-Linked Zambia event held on April 4-5, 2024, Honourable Frank Tayali, Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, outlined the nation’s ambitious plans to become a central transport hub in Southern Africa. The conference, themed ‘Connecting Zambia by Land,’ brought together industry experts to discuss enhancing tr… read more
ONCF seeks to complete Kénitra – Marrakech high speed line before 2030 World Cup
MOROCCO: National operator ONCF is stepping up the pace of planning and preliminary construction work for the 40bn dirhams high speed line between Kénitra and Marrakech.
Due to open between September and November 2029 in time for the FIFA World Cup being staged the following year in Morocco, Spain and Portugal, the 430 … read more
Reinvigorating Tourism in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists. From leveraging its diverse cultural heritage and historical attractions to implementing innovative marketing strategies and enhancing infrastructure, t… read more
Paradise Found: Jannah Lamu, the new creation of Anna Trzebinski, is now open
Norwegian Cruise Line marks float out of new ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy. The flooding of Norwegian Aqua’s construction drydock so that she can be floated out to a wet berth marks the completion of the external work on the ship ahead of its April 20… read more
Condé Nast Traveller announces its Global 2024 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveller US, UK, Spain, India, and Middle East jointly announce their annual Hot List, crafted by our global team of editors, who spent the past year visiting and vetting the honorees. This carefully curated list is CNT's most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the stand… read more
Rwanda's Tourism revenue hit $620 Million in 2023
Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB) annual report.
The growth generated from 1.4 million visitors indicates that the sector has surpassed 2019 revenues, at a recovery rate of 124 percent from the hu… read more
FlyNamibia launches flights to Botswana!
Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to launch flights to Botswana. The airline will operate three weekly direct flights on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Ho… read more
Kruger National Park: Gate structure at Mopani Rest Camp is undergoing maintenance and upgrades
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that the gate structure at Mopani Rest Camp in … read more
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