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Eritrea - Incredible Tourism Treasure
"This country is really underrated," a German tourist told my tour guide friend upon seeing the fogy atmosphere around Arbe-Robue, a roadside village about 10 kilometers from Asmara on the way to Massawa. Around the months between November and March, it is a usual scenery while descending to the port city. This is just before finding out about t… read more
Boom for Kariba Hotel, Tourism Operators During Festive Season
THE just-ended Christmas holiday saw a rebound of the hotel and tourism industry in Kariba that had experienced a battering due to successive Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.
According to industry sources, occupancy levels at registered hotels and lodges were at 100%.
This resulted in desperate accommodation seekers … read more
Kenya is world's leading Safari destination in 2021
Kenya has continued to cement herself as a global champion in wildlife tourism after being named World’s Leading Safari Destination 2021 by World Travel Awards (WTA).
This announcement was made on 16 th December during the WTA grand final winners’ day 2021 to celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and to… read more
Kenya Tourism number records 40% increase
Kenya has recorded a 40.8% growth in tourism numbers with 663,036 visitors in the period (January-October, 2021). Compared to the same period last year of 470,971 arrivals. The US market recorded the highest arrivals into Kenya with 108,072 visitors contributing 16.3% of the total arrivals. Uganda was 2nd with 59,979 (9.0%), … read more
Meet in Zimbabwe Campaign will turnaround tourism, says Muswere
Jenfan Muswere, who was acting Minister of Tourism at the launch of the Meet in Zimbabwe Campaign, says the brand has potential to turnaround the country’s tourism sector. Meet In Zimbabwe Campaign, is part of the Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) strategy.
MICE is a unique and specific form of group tour… read more
Fish River Canyon Hike a must for nature lovers
Surrounded by panoramic natural scenery and with the 80km hike being a challenge to be conquered, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts' (NWR) Fish River Canyon still remains one of Namibia's main tourist attractions for both foreign and local tourists.
As the first entry point to this internationally-renowned, breathtaking landscape … read more
Zambezi Tourism hard hit by Covid
Tourism is one of the main economic sectors of the Zambezi region and the country at large. However, Covid-19 has negatively affected the region's economy, as there was a distinct decline in the tourism sector due to travel restrictions and regulations.
Zambezi region is home to birdwatchers, nature lovers and specialist trav… read more
Vic Falls Aims to Enhance City Status
VICTORIA Falls has intensified efforts to lure investors with the aim of developing infrastructure that matches its new status as a city. The Zimbabwean government accorded the northwestern city that status in 2020. It is a prime tourism destination and is home to one of the World's Natural Wonders, the Victoria Falls, which draws thousan… read more
Rwanda ranks 6th in visa openness in Africa
Rwanda progressed the most, after Tanzania, in regional countries that opened to visitors from other African countries as well as African Union initiatives in the last five years. This is according to authors of the latest Africa Visa Openness report 2021.
Rwanda scored 6th in this year's rankings and top performers despite t… read more
Seychelles International Airport launches biometric corridor for ‘contactless’ travel screening
The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of a biometric corridor for health travel screening at Seychelles International Airport, becoming the second country in the world after the UAE to leverage walk-through biometrics at its borders, guaranteeing contactless and secure travel and an unmatched customer experience for all tr… read more
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