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Mozambique lifts COVID-19 ‘disaster’ status
Mozambican President Felipe Nyusi on Wednesday lifted a 19-month-long state of "public disaster" aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. In a speech broadcast on national television, Nyusi said 13.7 million Mozambicans -- 90 percent of the targeted population -- had now been fully vaccinated.
"We have decided to declare the end o… read more
Uganda unveils New Tourism Brand at WTM Africa
The newly unveiled #ExploreUganda destination brand was on full
display at this year’s World Travel Market Africa event held in Cape
Town in South Africa, bringing together leading travel industry players
from around the world.
This is the second international tourism event where Uganda Tourism
Board (UTB) is showcasing its new Des… read more
How Nigeria can develop its Tourism potential
‘Government should play an active role in developing tourist destinations throughout the country by providing adequate facilities and cutting-edge infrastructure.’
Tourism is an attractive development sector in many countries; however, despite its enormous potential in Nigeria, the industry has been neglected for many years. Part of the ne… read more
Zim Tourism Sector recovery gathers pace
The participation of local tourism players in the World Travel Market Africa (WTM) tourism show in Cape Town, South Africa, last week is the start of the sector's recovery post-Covid-19, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has said.
The WTM Africa tourism show was launched in 2004 and attracts over 6 000 travel industry professiona… read more
Zanzibar is safe for Tourists, Police insist
POLICE in Unguja North Region have insisted that Zanzibar is safe for tourists and all other visitors.
The Police Force issued the statement yesterday in response to sexual assault allegations being made by a Nigerian woman, Zainab Oladehinde, who claimed to have been sexually assaulted in Warere Hotel in Nungwi, Zanzibar.
Reg… read more
Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism and UNESCO discuss joint efforts to promote sustainable tourism
Ethiopia and Africa at large, have the most cultural and natural heritage resources, yet the least inscribed in the World heritage sites. This formed part of the discussion on how to promote sustainable tourism in Ethiopia, between Prof Hubert Gijzen, Regional Director and Representative UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, when he paid a … read more
Tour operators throw weight behind Destination Ghana campaign
The Tour Operators’ Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has welcomed the launch of Ghana’s new international tourism marketing initiative, ‘Destination Ghana.’
The campaign which was launched in London on April 3 by President Akufo-Addo has, at its core, the objective of inviting and welcoming the rest of the world to visit Ghana and to sign… read more
Namibia extends the current public health measures for a period of 30 days
Namibia's President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 42nd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 April… read more
Tourism sector upbeat ahead of easter season
The tourism sector is upbeat this season with increased hotel bookings and fully booked buses, trains, and flights as Kenyans gear up to celebrate Easter holiday. This Easter is the first since 2019 to be marked without Covid-19 travel restrictions as most hotels recorded low business or remained closed during the season in 2020 an… read more
South Africa reduces international travel restrictions
South Africa reopens to international tourists
The South African tourism sector is celebrating the relaxing of travel restrictions into the country. These changes should revive the tourist industry and provide relief to millions of people whose livelihoods depend on international visitors.
South African President Cyril Ramapho… read more
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