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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.
New Chiawa Safaris experience has star power
Chiawa Safaris, a collection of luxury safari camps in the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa, will debut its Star Drift experience and Star Bed tower when it opens for the 2023 season on May 1.
The Star Drift experience includes a romantic floating private dinner on the Zambezi River aboard a custom-built pontoon boat followed … read more
Zambia: Lifting of all Covid-19 travel related restrictions at points of entry
The Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) announced on 21 March 2023 (Ref No: ZNPHI/CIR/09/0004) that all Covid-19 travel related restrictions for entry into … read more
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