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Namibia’s Tourism offerings on showcase at Sanganai/Hlanganani Travel show
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is participating at the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Led by the Acting Chi… read more
Visa costs soar over Uganda Airlines' Abuja route launch
Uganda pays one of the highest visa fees to Nigeria at a time neighbouring countries like Kenya have long taken boosters
The issue of visa reciprocity between Uganda and Nigeria took center stage at the Nigeria-Uganda Trade and Business Forum in Abuja, as stakeholders discussed the opportunities and challenges of doing busine… read more
Russia remains a key market for Seychelles-Tourism
Russia remains a vital and strategic source market for Seychelles, not only due to the substantial number of visitors it attracts annu… read more
Tourists Fascinated By Ethiopia's Unique Calendar
Tourists who are currently paying a visit in Ethiopia expressed their excitement on Ethiopia's unique calendar and extended best wishes to Ethiopians on their New Year celebration. In fact, Ethiopians do not celebrate their New Year on January 1 like many part of the world. The Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11 or 12 during a leap … read more
Soul of Seychelles: A Gastronomic Journey in Colombo
From August 25 to August 31, 2024, Tourism Seychelles in collaboration with Kingsbury Hotel Colombo, AirPark, and the Seychelles Tourism Academy, proudly presented the “Soul of Seychelles” culinary event. This week-long celebration of Seychellois culture and cuisine was held at the Kingsbury hotel and was a re… read more
Why you should visit Mauritius
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Mauritius for the Africa Men's Sevens rugby tournament, hosted at the Labourdonnais sports ground in Mapou, in the northern part of the country.
What started as a trip to cover our Ugandan rugby team turned into an adventure filled with discoveries of cultural and natural beauty, a… read more
Atei Transforms Karamoja Through Sustainable Tourism
Karamoja, a region in northeastern Uganda, is grappling with severe challenges brought on by climate change and socio-economic instability. Unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and environmental degradation have drastically impacted agriculture, the backbone of the local economy.
With over 60% of the population facing… read more
Seychelles Tourism Department announces Richard Mathiot as New Director of STA
The Tourism Department announces the appointment of Richard Mathiot as the new Director of the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA)… read more
Uganda: Develop Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Massacre sites to boost tourism
The Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry has called for immediate investment in tourism infrastructure across key sites in Northern Uganda.
In their report presented during plenary sitting in Gulu City on Friday, 30 August 2024, the Committee Deputy Chairperson who doubles as the Northern… read more
Zanzibar introduces mandatory travel insurance for visitors
Travellers to the island of Zanzibar will soon be required to present a mandatory travel insurance at all points of entry.
“This policy, effective from 1st October 2024, applies to all foreign visitors entering Zanzibar through seaports and airports, excluding residents” a statement issued by the Zanzibar Commission for T… read more
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