Destinations

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• 22/01/2021 21:14

Will Burundi's Tourism turn the Ttde?

Burundi, which describes itself as "The Heart of Africa", is generally bypassed by travellers to the region, with its more famous neighbours -- Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda -- taking the lion's share of East Africa's tourism pie.

Bedevilled by unending political and civil unrest since the country gained independence fro… read more

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• Destinations
• 21/01/2021 06:56

Eighth edition of Dubai Food Festival to take place in February

Dubai will celebrate its status as the region’s gastronomic hub with the return of the Dubai Food Festival (DFF) from February 25 to March 13, 2021 – back for its eighth edition.

The annual culinary extravaganza will take place over 17 days, including three weekends of food and dining experiences held throughout the ci… read more

• Destinations
• 21/01/2021 06:14

National COVID-19 Immunisation campaign begins in Seychelles

• Destinations
• 21/01/2021 06:14

Laikipia's Nanyuki Fast Emerging as a Holiday Destination

Apart from the usual military activities held in Nanyuki, the bustling town is currently emerging as one of Kenya's best holiday destinations. The town, situated on the backdrop of Mt Kenya, has attracted myriads of holiday homes due to an increased population and economic growth.

Nanyuki is earmarking Laikipia County as a wo… read more

• Destinations
• 20/01/2021 21:19

Tanzania establishes National Convention Bureau

Tanzania is now targeting conference tourists in its plan to attract meetings and conference visitors as a way to diversify wildlife-based tourism into other tourist-pulling magnets including historical, geographical, and cultural heritages. The National Convention Bureau (NCB) has been established to promote conferen… read more

• Destinations
• 19/01/2021 06:52

Govt Uplifts Domestic Tourism

If travelling long distances in search of tourist attractions deters you from doing domestic tourism, the challenge may soon be over as the government moves to decentralize tourism centres.

Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Damas Ndumbaro acknowledged that having many tourist attractions within only few specific plac… read more

• Destinations
• 15/01/2021 06:43

Naomi Campbell is Kenya’s new international tourism ambassador

British supermodel Naomi Campbell can now add another career move to her expanding portfolio. Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife recently announced the appointment of Campbell as the Magical Kenya International Ambassador.

In an official statement, the ministry said the 50-year-old model will help promote the mark… read more

• Destinations
• 14/01/2021 07:14

Mauritius launches a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Mauritius is launching a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign, which aims at achieving herd immunity for its population. Until then quarantine requirements are being maintained for all visitors entering the country.

Strict sanitary measures are also being maintained as a national priority, so that the country remains ‘Covid-Safe… read more

• Destinations
• 13/01/2021 16:43

How to Ensure Tourists Come Back

There is a debate going on: that only 20 percent of foreign tourists to Tanzania tour the country again later. The million-dollar question then arises: why don't they make a return visit? In my view, there is a business-as-usual attitude among our tourist officials [Watalii watakuja tu. After all, we have Mount Kilimanjaro...]

As we… read more

• Destinations
• 13/01/2021 16:43

Benin signs $1.2 Million deal with World Bank and UNWTO to boost tourism