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Cape Town’s tourism industry almost at pre-pandemic levels
Cape Town’s tourism industry is making an impressive recovery despite being nearly wiped out by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town Tourism reported. Occupancy rates and air traffic have nearly returned to their pre-pandemic levels.
International arrivals a… read more
World Economic Forum: Namibia targets investors for its Tourism Sector
Namibia is set to hold an investment session aimed at attracting investors to its tourism sector on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland.
The session dubbed “Invest in Namibian Tourism” is co-hosted by the country’s Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Forestry Pohamba Shifeta.
It… read more
Zimbabwe is top trending wedding destination for 2022
A new study by financial comparison company money.co.uk has revealed the top trending wedding destinations in 2022 and beyond.
Claiming first place is Zimbabwe in Southeast Africa, which has seen a 56% year-on-year increase in searches. With so much on offer, it is a destination that can fulfil any couple's vision for their big day.… read more
Cruzeiro Safaris offers guidance on wildlife Africa Safaris to Kenya
Kenya Based Tour Operator Cruzeiro Safaris gives guidance to popular tourist destinations in Nairobi, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Mombasa and much more.
Many travelers come to Africa in search of the “big five”: buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses. The chance to get close to these animals in their natural habitats is a once… read more
Seychelles remains a destination for all
The Seychelles Islands have been trending this week following the infamous account of an African American influencer who visited the destination briefly not long ago and said she was mistreated as a visitor.
The influencer’s article was posted at the beginning of the week where she recounted her ‘bad experience’ over allegati… read more
Uganda Tourism Board in roadshow to attract more Kenyan tourists
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has commenced a tourist roadshow in Kenya, partnering with Kenyan tour operators in a bid to boost intra-African tourism between the two East African countries.
The roadshow taking place at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, from May 23-25 seeks to increase tourist arrivals from Kenya b… read more
Kenya taps into Meetings & Conferences to sell leisure activities
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is capitalizing on conferences and business meetings to popularise leisure activities in the country.
KTB Chief executive officer Betty Radier says tour operators are quickly taking advantage of conferences hosted in the country to offer travel packages to visitors.
"Business and leisure travel… read more
Kenya launches strategy to guide the future of its Tourism sector
The Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife has launched a new strategy that seeks to diversify the country's tourism offering, moving away from dependence on Safari and Beach tourism.
Dubbed "the new vision for Kenya's tourism" the strategy will provide a road map for the sector and will shape the future of Kenya's tourism… read more
Malawi introduces new entry requirements for travellers
Malawi is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated incoming travellers. This is according to a press statement by the country's Presidential Task Force on Corona Virus, issued on 19 May 2022. The new entry requlations b… read more
Abidjan’s ultra-modern Convention Centre takes shape
Construction works on Côte d’Ivoire’s ultra-modern convention centre, Parc Des Expositions D’Abidjan is taking shape.
The 6,000-capacity venue will house a conference centre that can accommodate trade fairs, sporting events, and congresses. With an area of 60,000 m2 and a perimeter of 100 hectares. Pictures released by the state agen… read more
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