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Tourism figures up in Kebili
The number of incoming tourists in the governorate of Kebili posted a 68.2% rise compared to 2020, said head of the local authority Mohamed Saiem.
The official on Monday indicated in a statement to TAP, that the number of tourists had reached since the beginning of 2021 until November 10, 40,232 against 23,924 during the same period in 202… read more
Namibia extends reviewed (and relaxed) Public Health Regulations until 15 December 2021
Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 36th Covid-19 briefing on the national resp… read more
KTB releases new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program
Kenya’s tourism marketer, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has released exciting new courses in the Magical Kenya Travel Specialist Program. The program which was launched earlier this year in March is designed to deliver and maintain effective online training targeted at travel agents around the world. The eLearning platform will equip the trav… read more
Zambia reduces visa fees
The Government of Zambia has announced a reduction in tourist visa fees from January 2022 in a move that is expected to boost the number of tourist arrivals and thus boost the recovery of the tourism sector.
It was announced by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane.“Zambia remains … read more
Hope at last for Likoni Cable Car project
The Sh85 billion Likoni Cable Car dream is now closer to reality after it was allocated land, a requirement that has been a major obstacle. The National Land Commission (NLC) on Friday reserved 0.85 acres for the project that is expected to be a game changer in Coast tourism and transport sectors.
It will connect Mombasa Island with… read more
Namibia begins use of “Trusted Travel System” for COVID-19 tests
Namibia on Monday officially began using the African Union and Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Trusted Travel System for the verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates.
The Trusted Travel System offers an online digital platform for the verification and authentication of COVID-19 t… read more
Full list: 2021 December In Gh events and activities
The schedule of endorsed events and activities for December in GH (December in Ghana) has been announced by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Beyond the Return Secretariat.
The official calendar includes activities for the month of November 2021 through early January 2022. Some of the most highly anticipated events ar… read more
Pioneer of Food Tourism explains policy barriers
Food tourism remains a relatively undiscovered business potential, with Mr Ndunguru, a pioneering investor in this area, struggling to formalise his digital business and be licensed observed. His business, marketed as Jiranileo, is a platform where he organises private and group meals eaten with local hosts from across Africa.
"We help peo… read more
Cape Town welcomes returning airlines
As British Airways restarts direct flights to Cape Town, the travel industry hopes to save some of the critical 2021 summer tourist season. Before Covid-19, nearly 200,000 Brits visited the Western Cape every year, spending an average R24,000 each. With SA of… read more
Tourism boom for Mombasa as of conferences & meetings
Mombasa is enjoying a tourism boom, with hotels recording over 60 percent occupancy due to meetings and a County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) event. Beach hotels such as Pride Inn Paradise, Whitesands, English Point Marina, Bamburi and Serena have been recording greater business from meetings held by government agencies and the pr… read more
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