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The luxury cruise line Silversea will cruise from Port Elizabeth for the first-time next year aboard Silver Cloud on a grand voyage through the Indian Ocean.
Silver Cloud will depart Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on April 4th, 2024, on a 66-day itinerary visiting 45 destinations in 12 countries.
The announcement was … read more
The World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) provided a valuable platform once again this year for industry players to meet, network, gain new insights, and conduct business. A significant number of African national tourism agencies and private businesses in the sector participated in the show. With over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exh… read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the selection of seven airlines, including Air Peace, Azman Air, Flynas, Aero Contractors, Max Air, Arik Air and Value Jet Air, to transport pilgrims for this year's Hajj following the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.
NAHCON Chairman, Zikrullah Hassan… read more
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM Mozambique) has been operating at a loss for more than ten years now, continuously increasing its debt. Having become a burden on the public treasury, the Mozambican government urgently wants to turn around its national flag with a view to possible privatisation.
The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) have set an ambitious goal for the 2023 operational year, aiming for 1.2 million international tourist arrivals and 1.2 million domestic tourists in Ghana. The Minister for Tourism, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, predicts that achieving this target will c… read more
Rwanda has earned the second spot as the safest country for solo female travellers. This is attributed to its welcoming and friendly atmosphere and commitment to ensuring the safety and inclusion of women. The ranking was recently released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which consulted with Georgetown University's W… read more
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to lead a high-level
delegation of tourism players to this year’s World Travel Market (WTM)
Africa fair to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 5 April 2023.
Fairs of WTM Africa’s magnitude present Zimbabwe with an opportunity
to network with international buyers, regi… read more
Queen Mary 2 has arrived in Durban, South Africa, marking her first port call in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, and providing a significant boost to local tourism revenue in the city as it attempts to recover from the economic disruption it caused.
The Cunard Line flagship called in Durban as part of her repositioning voya… read more
Uganda recorded a 59% increase in international visitor arrivals to 814,508 in 2022 signalling a recovering tourism sector from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The report released by the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities on March 29 in Kampala, indicates that visitor exports generated Shs2.7 trillion (US$0… read more
Swan Hellenic has announced its cultural expedition cruises of Africa for 2023 aboard SH Vega and SH Diana, which will sail nine different cultural expedition cruises between March and November 2023.
The two luxury expedition ships will cruise from a range of African ports, including Cape Town in South Africa, the cont… read more
Silversea to cruise from Port Elizabeth in South Africa for first time in 2024
Africa’s travel trade impression of WTM Africa 2023
Air Peace, Azman Air five others set to participate in Hajj airlifting
Maputo awards South African Fly Modern Ark a mandate to turn around LAM Mozambique
Tourism Industry Set to Generate $3.4bn Revenue in 2023
Rwanda ranked as second safest country for solo female travellers
Destination Zimbabwe has market share plan for WTM Africa
Queen Mary 2 reaches South African shores for first time since pandemic
Uganda's tourism sector on apPath to recovery
Swan Hellenic reveals 2023 cultural expedition cruises for Africa
