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Sterling Bank Ltd has reinforced its dedication to
health, wellbeing, and sustainable economic
development by actively participating in
'The Art of Wellbeing' experience recently
hosted at ISIMI Lagos. This carefully curated event convened a dive… read more
Mozambique
is currently grappling with one of its most severe flooding emergencies
in decades, with far-reaching consequences for tourism,
infrastructure, and community life. As of 23 January
2026, while the country remains officially open to international
visitors, the ongoing floods are having a dire… read more
Despite decades of technological disruption and the rise of
guest-review platforms, the traditional hotel star rating
system remains a cornerstone of the global hospitality
industry. For African tourism professionals, understanding the enduring
relevance—and the future trajectory—of stars can be crucial for guiding
cli… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an updated
operational status report for Kruger National
Park as of 24 January 2026, detailing which rest camps,
bush camps, gates, and picnic sites remain open or closed after recent
severe rainfall and flooding.
While many facilities remain temporarily c… read more
The prospect of cheap flights in Nigeria is hampered by a
complex web of structural, operational, and regulatory
challenges that go far beyond airline pricing strategies.
According to former Director General of the Nigerian Safety
Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Mr. Akin Olateru, the high cost of airfares
is rooted in dee… read more
The Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks (DWNP), has issued an urgent advisory
regarding challenging road conditions in and around Chobe
National Park following recent heavy rains. Visitors,
especially those undertaking sel… read more
Seabourn is amplifying its 2028 Cape to Cape
World Cruise by adding two new departure options from
Cape Town, solidifying South Africa’s
strategic position as a pivotal embarkation point in one of the cruise
line’s most extensive and luxurious global voyages to date. This
expansion underscores C… read more
Rwanda’s approach to conservation around
Volcanoes National Park is anchored in a
progressive revenue-sharing scheme that allocates 10% of
all park tourism revenue directly to neighbouring
communities. This policy, formalized in 2017, doubled the previous
allocation of 5% and is designed to ensure that… read more
Uganda is making a strategic push to elevate its profile in the
global tourism arena by participating in the
International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR)
2026, held at IFEMA Madrid from January 21 to 25. This
high-profile event, recognized as one of the world’s leading tourism
exhibitions, brings together professionals and… read more
TAAG-Linhas
Aéreas de Angola has taken a significant step towards enhancing payment
flexibility for its customers by testing a Buy Now, Pay
Later (BNPL) model for airline ticket purchases. This
innovative payment method is being introduced through a strategic
partnership with Standard Bank Angola,
ai… read more