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Grounded travellers dreaming of summer trips might be able to keep there travel dreams alive with the latest announcement from Zanzibar: the paradisical island archipelago has reopened for tourism activities.
On Saturday June 6, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Zanzibar’s Minister of Information, Tourism and Heritage was quoted as saying “Zanz… read more
The Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles is making plans to host a first-ever skydiving event in October 2020, as it looks for ways to boost its tourism industry. Skydivers from across the globe are invited to participate in the event, and get an aerial view of the island nation.
Billed as the “Innhopp Experience,” the skydiving… read more
Tour operators, resort owners and tourism authorities in Uganda are planning to use a large amount of their promotional spending to target local and regional visitors after the sector was heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and international tourist arrivals dropped drastically.
The move is part of the tourism sector's recover… read more
In Uganda, the East African country referred to as the Pearl of Africa, the tourism authorities, tour operators, and resort owners are planning to use a large amount of their promotional spending to target local and regional visitors after the sector was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lockdown measures which led to a d… read more
The long-time neglect of inter-travel among Africans has been raised by the Chairperson for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa, Ronald Chitotela who called on leaders of the tourism sector on the continent to appreciate its importance.
Chitotela made this call when he addressed the 63rd UNW… read more
Kenya’s decision to ban single use plastic products in all protected areas — beaches, national parks, conservation areas and forests — took effect June 5. This was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in an address at the opening plenary of Day 3 of the Women Deliver Conference in Canada last year.
The ban comes just two years afte… read more
When money isn’t a limit to picking the finest African holiday, where would you stay? Gorgeous views, original art, fine furnishings, discreet service and only the very best in food, design and location. We looked east and west, north and south to find the ultra luxurious places where only the rich can afford to stay. Here’s our take on where mi… read more
The Government of Namibia has decided not to lift the current lockdown in Walvis Bay and to extent it to the entire Erongo Region, including Swakopmund.
According to a statement by Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, observations show that members of the public in Walvis Bay are not adhering to lockdown measures. T… read more
With the global spread of the Coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown measures put in place by various governments to curb it, businesses suffered and economies of many countries were greatly affected.
For the island nation of Seychelles, perhaps the most important place to shift attention to, as the country moves to resuscitate it… read more
South Africa has been globally lauded by key COVID-19 experts for handling the pandemic in an effective manner, slowing down infections and implementing various lockdown measures through a risk-adjusted strategy aimed at easing restrictions and opening up the economy and other activities over 5 alert levels.
“It is interesting to me… read more
Zanzibar is now welcoming international tourists
Seychelles brings skydiving event in October 2020
Uganda Tourism Banks on Local and Regional Markets
UNWTO’s Chairperson laments long time neglect of intra-Africa travel
Kenya’s single use plastic ban brings success
Where Do Millionaires Stay While on Holiday in Africa?
Namibia: Walvis Bay remains in stage one; lockdown extended to the entire Erong
South Africa’s tourism activities and skies open up step by step
