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Tanzania sees massive upturn in Tourism
THE Royal Tour film starring President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been a blessing in the tourism sector both in terms of influx of tourists and revenue generation, the Chief Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa affirmed.
In his monthly address to the media, Mr Msigwa said the number of tourists who visited 22 attractions under the Tanzania … read more
RwandAir welcomes the world to celebrate the Commonwealth in Rwanda
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) taking place in Rwanda for the first time To celebrate, customers can save 15% off fares across RwandAir’s flight network
RwandAir is welcoming the world to Kigali as the city prepares to host leaders from around the world attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting … read more
Uganda Tourism Board in drive to increase tourist arrivals from East Africa
In a bid to position Uganda as a preferred tourist destination in the East African source market, Uganda Tourism Board participated in this year's Karibu KILIFAIR at Magereza Grounds in Arusha Tanzania from June 3-5.
The tourism agency said, Karibu-Kilifair attracted over 400 exhibitors from over 15 African countries, over 500 internationa… read more
Tanzania is safe destination, government assuress tourists
Government has assured foreign tourists that Tanzania is a safe destination. This has been boosted by easing of restrictions into the attractive sites within the country and international travel.
The assurance was made by Natural Resources and Tourism minister Pindi Chana when she opened the annual tourism Expo here on Friday.&… read more
Cape Verde: the Santo Antão airport construction project is progressing
Located in the northwest of the archipelago, Santo Antão is, like the other eight inhabited islands of Cape Verde, a tourist destination. Unfortunately, it does not currently have an airport, and remains connected to the other islands only by sea.
Goge Africa and Walk For Love Africa launch 'Destination West Africa' project
West African countries have several tourist destinations, which are not sufficiently promoted. Goge Africa television, which specialises in promoting African tourist destinations and culture, and its partner "Walk For Love Africa" have identified these shortcomings and want to remedy them.
To promote tourism, culture and economic activi… read more
Namibia expects over 500 000 Tourists
Despite the Covid-19 wreckage that gobbled the tourism industry globally, the international tourist arrival trends to Namibia from January to December 2021 indicate regaining 37.81% of the lost market when compared to 2020 figures, and 2022 is showing continued increases in arrivals.
As with almost all other countries, touris… read more
An amazing Morocco tour with a local tour operator
Traveling does not only mean visiting a place but also means getting in touch with the culture of the place, with new people and new customs.
I didn't fully understand this meaning until I travelled with www.marrakech-expedition-4x4.com and had the opportunity to get in touch with the Moroccan people at 360 degrees. They’re a local tour op… read more
South Africa to recognise all COVID-19 vaccination proofs to avoid confusion
The
South African government has said it will recognise all verifiable
vaccination proofs to avoid confusion and inconvenience to international
travellers at the ports of entry after some passengers presented
COVID-19 vaccine certificates that are not defined in the current regime
of health regulations.
The government … read more
Tunisia: Air passenger traffic up by 183%.
Air traffic in Tunisia has seen a certain revival since the opening of the borders last year. The boom continues this year with the easing of travel restrictions and the lifting of the inter-governorate travel ban decided in mid-February.
During the first quarter of 2022, Tunisia recorded a 182.9% year-on-year increase in air pas… read more
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