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Lesotho Council of Tourism revived
The revival of the Lesotho Council of Tourism (LCT) is expected to safeguard the operations and growth of the sector. Representatives of 13 tourism and hospitality associations have formalised the LCT under the auspices of the government of Lesotho and the country's Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC).
LCT has been lying dor… read more
Tanzania releases updated COVID-19 international travel advisory
Tanzanian health authorities have released an updated COVID-19 international travel advisory in which fully vaccinated travelers, including Tanzanians, returning residents and those in transit, will be exempted from COVID-19 test requirements.
"Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with QR code for verificat… read more
Zanzibar - Vaccine drive grows tourist and investor confidence
Zanzibar's tourism sector is rebounding on the back of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign and sound government Fiscal policies. The Island's economy was enjoying an impressive growth averaging 7.3 per cent pre-Covid-19 pandemic. Between 2017 and 2019 the tourist Spice Islands were outperforming most global economies, then the pandemic… read more
Liberia Airport Authority awards new ground handling license to National Aviation Services
The Liberia Airport Authority has awarded an exclusive ten-year ground handling management contract to National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets. Under the terms of the cooperation, NAS will provide comprehensive ground handling services at the Roberts International Airport (R… read more
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers. Due to discordant periods for taking Covid-19 booster shots between … read more
Tanzania: Dar Tourist Attractions Get Exposure to 90 Million Emirates Passengers
NATURAL Resources and Tourism ministry is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates which would see the airline advertise Tanzania's tourist attractions in its planes.
The two parts may ink the deal in May this year, according to Minister for the docket, Dr … read more
South Africa has renamed 17 locations in the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga
South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has officially announced a number of name changes for a town, a village, … read more
'One Mauritius' - DPM presents the short-term plan for the relaunching of Tourism
The key to success as regards the relaunching of the tourism sector, is to deliver as 'One Mauritius', which hinges on the synergies between the public-private sectors as well as better coordination within public organisations.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeega… read more
No more PCR test for fully vaccinated visitors entering Seychelles
Seychelles shifts its gears and allows visitors to enter the destination without having to present a negative PCR test.
Effective March 15, 2022, visitors over 18 years, having received the first two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine including a booster dose after 6 six months since completing the primary series; will be consider… read more
Togo: €3.3 million to rehabilitate Niamtougou International Airport
At the end of January, the director general of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) revealed that Togo was currently working on the creation of a new public air carrier, with a view to opening up the country. In this same perspective, the West African country has initiated a plan to rehabilitate its airports.
Work on the rehabi… read more
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