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The Africa Visa Openness Index, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission, has tracked visa regimens in Africa since 2016. SA is ranked 33rd out of 54 African countries, which is no surprise as its online system is far from user-friendly.
Ten months after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced … read more
The Malawian Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Dr. Michael Usi, has announced that Malawi is planning to waive visa fees for travellers from selected countries in a bid to boost its tourism industry.
The visa fee waiver wil… read more
A new report has indicated that 93 percent of African countries have maintained or improved their visa process. Reviewing their scores last year and comparing them with what was obtained this year, the report stated that relative to 2021, two-thirds of African countries have adopted more liberal visa policies compared to six years ago.… read more
Nigeria has ranked sixth in the Africa Visa Openness Report released by the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report, which is the seventh edition, was released at the 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) being held in Balaclava, Mauritius on Sunday.
The report noted that Benin, Seychelles and The Gam… read more
Tourism stakeholders in Mombasa have welcomed the introduction of Mombasa-Zanzibar flights by the Marifly Air Service. The new service, which will be operated by African Express Airlines using both CRJ-200 series with a capacity to carry 50 passengers and a MD -82 - A 150-seater aircraft, has been lauded as a boost to the tourism s… read more
TANZANIA's tourism industry has the potential to create jobs, generate foreign exchange earnings and expand the tax base, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Academy official.
Flagging off the maiden UNWTO Academy digital tourism training for Tanzania's tour operators held in Arusha, Dr Jasmina Locke s… read more
On the back of a great year for Botswana’s tourism, the country is
devising strategies and taking initiatives for more successes for the
industry next year. The country has already set its sights on new
international tourism markets and is hoping to build a more vibrant MICE
sector.
The Southern African nation saw the return of i… read more
The South African Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has released a list of … read more
South Africa is entering the peak summer season on a high, as the
tourism numbers continue to show unparalleled growth in both domestic
numbers and inte… read more
The World Bank is committed to assist Madagascar to jumpstart its economic recovery and put the country back on the path to development.
According to the Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank Victoria Kwakwa, the parallel shocks of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine resulting in economic chal… read more
South African E-Visa Service lags behind other African countries
Malawi to waive visa fees for travellers from 16 "priority markets"!
93% of African countries improved their visa policies
Nigeria ranks 6th in Africa visa openness report
New Mombasa-Zanzibar flight route to boost tourism
UNWTO Extols Tanzania's Tourism Potentials
CEO of Botswana Tourism Organization reveals plans to increase international arrivals in 2023
SA Tourism launches ”Give Me Summer That” Campaign to stimulate economic recovery
World Bank boss excited about Madagascars’ cconomic
