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Kruger National Park: Travellers urged to enter through alternative gates to Numbi Gate
South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging travellers to use other entrance gates into Kruger National Park than … 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
Air Peace Returns To Johannesburg Sunday
Barely two months after the suspension of the Lagos+Johannesburg route, Air Peace is set to return to the city.
The airline in a statement by Mr Stanley Olisa, its Spokesman said that Air Peace would recommence the service on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The statement said: “This is to inform the flying public that our Johannesbu… read more
Ministers’ Summit challenges sector to rethink tourism industry at World Travel Market London
Tourism leaders from across the globe will convene again for the Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London, 7-9 November 2022.
The summit, which is organised in association with UNWTO and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will facilitate a debate around ways to reimagine the sector’s future – driving its econ… 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
“Gorilla Gram” lets visitors in Rwanda post pictures for conservation
Visit Rwanda
and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have launched a new innovative
use of the popular photo-sharing app Instagram to protect and conserve
gorillas and promote sustainable wildlife tourism in the country.
Rwand… read more
Aeronology and Lufthansa Group airlines launch NDC offers to complete full travel retailing
Aeronology and Lufthansa Group airlines are now working together to provide access to Lufthansa Group airlines content via the NDC-enabled interface. This includes a wide range of fares and ancillary services.
Through a multi-channel booking engine portal, the large customer base of retailers, corporate customers, universitie… 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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