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In a strategic move to enhance tourism and connectivity, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) is hosting a Familiarization Trip (Fam Trip) for 100 tourism professionals, media representatives, and influencers from Spain and Portugal. This exciting initiat… read more
The Namibia Maritime Museum (NMM), located in Lüderitz, Namibia, has announced a temporary closure due to ongoing construction work. The museum will remain closed from January 16, 2025, until January 26, 2025, with plans to reopen to the public on Monday, January 27, 2… read more
Unless there are last-minute changes, the Federal Government of Nigeria is preparing to officially commence the Lagos-Abuja Super Highway and High-Speed Train Project, tentatively scheduled to begin in February 2025.
This ambitious initiative is aimed at significantly enhancing the
country's… read more
The management team at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, operated by SANParks, has officially announced the temporary closure of the swimming pool located at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for vital repairs. This essential maintenance work will render the pool out of service from January 27, 2025… read more
Gonarezhou
National Park, located in the southeastern region of Zimbabwe, has
officially announced its annual closure, which will take effect from January 14, 2025, and will last until the end of February 2025.
This temporary shutdown is a strategic decision made to coincide with
the traditionally wettes… read more
Time Out, the renowned global magazine focused on culture, entertainment, and events, has released its annual ranking of the finest cities worldwide. For the 2025 edition, over 18,500 locals
provided their insights on their cities, evaluating various aspects
such as cuisine, nightlife, safety, and overall qu… read more
Emirates,
a globally renowned airline, is significantly bolstering its commitment
to the burgeoning travel market between Dubai and Antananarivo,
Madagascar, by increasing its flight frequency from four to six weekly
services, effective April 2nd, 2025. This strategic expansion comes in
direct respon… read more
The year 2024
is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the global tourism industry,
witnessing a remarkable rebound to nearly pre-pandemic travel levels. In
the first quarter of this year alone, over 285 million tourists embarked on journeys worldwide. A recent report by Accor on European … read more
The Grobler's Bridge (Groblersbrug) Port of Entry,
which connects South Africa and Botswana at Martin's Drift, has
experienced a temporary halt in operations due to elevated water levels
resulting from recent heavy rainfall.
This announcement was made by the South African Border Management Authority (BMA)… read more
The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees the governance and management of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated information as of January 13, 2025, regarding the condition of local beaches and swimming pools. According to the latest reports, 17 beaches in Durban are currently open and … read more