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THE government has reiterated its commitment to continue putting in place an enabling environment for investment in the country's natural resources and tourism. According to Natural Resources and Tourism Minister Dr Damas Ndumbaro, among ministry's facilitation was to speed up issuance of licenses for tourism activities and improve accomm… read more
On the 30th of March, 2022, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), the government of Uganda’s destination marketing organization, launched its new destination brand Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, as part of a tourism and media event held at the Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Resort in Dubai. The launch was conducted in the presence of the honorable T… read more
Statistics for domestic tourism are still low and there is a need to redouble efforts, says Tourism and Hospitality Industry deputy Minister Barbara Rwodzi during the launch of the Satellite Tourism Account (SAT). Zimbabwe launched the domestic tourism campaign Zimbho to counter the loss of international tourists due to COVID-… read more
A new classification criteria for hotels and restaurants in East Africa is under review. The review is aimed to standardize services offered by the accommodation facilities in the region.
“Standardisation will be extended to services offered by the tour operators and tour guides,” said Simon Kiarire, the principal tourism officer with the … read more
UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) today.
The Account shows the size and significance of the tourism sector for the Zimbabwean economy, based on the last available pre-COVID-19 data and on… read more
Fully vaccinated visitors to Zanzibar will no longer be subject to PCR testing on arrival from Friday (April 1).
Proof of a valid vaccination certificate with a QR code is essential. All travellers must also now complete the Travell… read more
The total reopening of the Malagasy borders took place on 5 March. However, the conditions for entering the island (PCR test on arrival and two days' confinement in a hotel at the traveller's expense, reopening of only three airports to international flights) remained discouraging until now.
The Malagasy government has decided to inc… read more
The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, continued discussions with various stakeholders in the context of the Pre-budget 2022-2023 Consultation Meetings, and convened, this afternoon, representatives of the Association of Tourist Operation; the Association of Tourism Professionals; the Federati… read more
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, says: "Find Your Freedom uses the latest digital technology to immerse viewers in unique Cape Town choice-driven video experiences. You choose your guide. You choose your adventure. It’s an interactive journey from start to finish."
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Alderman James Vos, C… read more
The Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, Dr. Jorge Bom Jesus, began a three-day official visit to Cape Verde on Monday 28 March 2022. His first day was rather fruitful, with the signing of five agreements in the fields of education, economy and air transport among others.
The authorities of Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe plan to … read more
Govt ommits to improve investment climate in Tourism
Uganda Tourism Board launches new destination brand in UAE as a priority international market
Domestic tourism figures still low, says Govt
New grading rules for hotels in East Africa coming
Zanzibar scraps PCRs for vaxxed visitors
Madagascar removes mandatory lockdown and increases international flights
Small Operators of Tourism Sector submit their 2022-2023 budget proposals to Finance Minister
Cape Town Tourism utilises gamification in new international campaign
Towards the reopening of an air link between Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe
