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Let's all move to Mauritius
We understand if right now seems like an opportune time to unwind, leave the country, or bury your head in the sand. Choose the right destination, and you can do all three.
Especially now that Mauritius has launched a new one-year renewable … read more
How Tanzania has improved tourists security
A new study has revealed that Tanzania’s security and safety for tourists has been significantly improved, offering a ray of hope for the multi-billion-dollar industry. Tanzania is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, attracting nearly 1.5 million visitors, who contribute $2.4 billion annually. This is all thanks to its amazi… read more
It is complicated: Releationshop of hotels and governement on Mauritius
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Sunday said that his government was under pressure from the tourism industry over the manner and the pace with which the country is re-opening its borders since they have been closed since March following the Covid-19 outbreak. Why are the government and the tourism industry not on the same … read more
Ishaka-Katunguru Road to Boost Trade, Tourism
The Ishaka-Katunguru road that had turned into a death trap has since become an enabler to booming trade and tourism, three years later. The rehabilitation of the 58.2km road cost government Shs188b. The contractor, Mota-Engil, says the road is set for commissioning. It runs from Ishaka Town in Bushenyi District to Kasese Distri… read more
UNWTO to focus on rural tourism in Africa
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili is confident that African gastronomy, mainly in Namibia, has the potential to grow around the world if showcased wisely. Pololikashvili was speaking during a dinner hosted by Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope on Monday evening, where he noted… read more
Kenya: Coast brand identity to showcase tourism
Kenya's tourism marketers on Friday launched tourism brand identity for the coastal region as part of efforts to revive the sector which has slumped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joseph Boinet, chief administrative secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, said the launch of the Kenya Coast Tourism brand identity … read more
Uganda launches road link into Kenya
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday launched the Chinese-constructed 104-km Musita-Lumino-Busia-Majanji road linking the eastern part of the country to the border district of Busia in Kenya.
Katumba Wamala, minister of Works and Transport, said the road was upgraded from gravel to bitumen standard. Wamala, while say… read more
Pendjari National Park in Benin Republic has best safari in West Africa
If someone says they’re going on a safari holiday, you are likely to assume that the person is going to East or Southern Africa. One, because both regions have the leading safari destinations in the world. Two, the word safari means ‘journey’ and is derived from Swahili, a language spoken very much from the heart of East Africa to the sho… read more
Desinfection tunnel at Freetown Airport
The Westminster Foundation stands alongside the government of Sierra Leone in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Through its charitable arm, Westminster Group plc has just donated a disinfection tunnel to the… read more
Cahrter flights permitted to Botswana as of Nov 1st
Charter flights will be re-authorized for departures and arrivals in Botswana from 1 November. Only the international airports of Maun and Kasane will initially be open. International flights have been suspended in the country since March 28.
From next Sunday, November 1, charter flights will once again be allowed to depart and arri… read more
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