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Zanzibar eyes more tourists from Belgium
WITH ongoing improvement of infrastructure and provision of better services, Zanzibar expects to attract more tourists from Belgium and beyond.
This was stated by President Hussein Mwinyi during a recent meeting with Belgium Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Peter Huyghebaert, who was in the Islands on a familiasation visit.
Dr Mwinyi… read more
Kampala Air Quality 5 times worse off than WHO recommendation
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sounded a warning that the City’s air quality and tree cover are declining with now the air quality 5 times worse off than the World Health Organization recommendation.
Lukwago, who was presiding over a launch dinner of the network on Championing Liveabl… read more
SA Tourism heightens sector recovery plan
South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is making bold strides to reignite interest from key source markets, by harnessing the … read more
Tourism Industry Set to Generate $3.4bn Revenue in 2023
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 ranked as second safest country for solo female travellers
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
Destination Zimbabwe has market share plan for WTM Africa
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
Uganda's tourism sector on apPath to recovery
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
ZTA promotes Tourism investment opportunities in Mauritius
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is attending the Inaugural Bleisure Trade and Investment Summit in Mauritius. T… read more
Namibia/Botswana: Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border post operates 24/7
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has announced that the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border post between Namibia and … read more
Angola gives itself two years to certify Catumbela and Lubango airports
Angola welcomes an average of 3.5 million air passengers per year, of which around 70% are handled by the Luanda hub (Quatro de Fevereiro) alone. Backed by its geographical position, the Portuguese-speaking country wants to multiply its gateways and attract more international passengers.
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