Destinations

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• 20/02/2023 21:18

eduction in the budget will severely hamper the ability to promote Kenya as a tourist destination

The Ministry of Tourism has expressed its concern over the imminent budget cuts, warning that they pose a threat to the country's tourism sector marketing efforts.

Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Peninnah Malonza, highlighted the travel-related reductions proposed in the supplementary budget, stressing that they may impact the min… read more

• Destinations
• 19/02/2023 21:40

Gambia targets new markets as a key focus for 2023

The Gambia is looking to non-traditional source markets as it works to revive its tourism industry. While still prioritizing its main markets, the West African nation has identified Italian and Spanish-speaking markets as potential areas for growth.

Following a successful showing at the FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spain, Th… read more

• Destinations
• 16/02/2023 19:22

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (February 2023 - April 2023)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has published its Seasonal Climate Watch report covering the period from February 2023 to April 2023. Based on the latest seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is presently in a La Niña phase, with forecasts suggesting a transition to a neutral phase by autumn (March 2023 to May… read more

• Destinations
• 13/02/2023 20:49

Tourism, an untapped goldmine in Nigeria

The Agboakim Waterfalls in Cross a River, Gugura Waterfalls in Niger State, Ikogosi Warm Spring in Ekiti, Oguta lake in Imo State, Kamuku National Park, Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi to Farin Ruwa Falls in Nasarawa, Tinapa Resort in Cross River, Gashaka- Gumti National Park in Adamawa and Taraba and the Assop waterfalls in Plateau; few of the t… read more

• Destinations
• 12/02/2023 18:19

South African Tourism begins its annual trade schedule in India with SATTE 2023

South African Tourism has announced its participation at South Asia’s leading travel show, SATTE 2023 for the third consecutive year. Kickstarting a milestone year and celebrating 30 years of bilateral relations with India, the tourism board is geared up to promote South African provinces, unique experiences and unveil its plans f… read more

• Destinations
• 12/02/2023 18:12

Tanzania Tourist Board gets new MD

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed former Hospitality Association of Tanzania Head Damasi Mfugale as the new Managing Director of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).

Mfugale replaces Felix John who was the Acting MD since 2021. Mfugale, who has been managing the family-owned Pe… read more

• Destinations
• 09/02/2023 20:16

Northern Namibia: Temporary Closure of District Road 3636 (Okapya - Eheke - Onakamwandi)!

• Destinations
• 09/02/2023 20:16

Kruger National Park: Road closures due to heavy rains & flooding! [update #2]

update (09 February 2023):Skukuza Airport is open and flights will be operating. Access to and from the airport will be via the Shalati Train Bridge. Vehicles are to park adjacent to the day visitors parking and passengers and staff only will be permitte… read more

• Destinations
• 07/02/2023 05:15

Three destinations in the Western Cape are among the "Leading Places"

According to the findings of the global Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI), a travel data intelligence solution created by the destination marketing agency Destination Think, three destinations in … read more

• Destinations
• 06/02/2023 20:35

Mossel Bay Municipality: Whale carcass washes ashore at Hersham Beach

The Mossel Bay Municipality has informed the public to refrain from walking on Hersham Beach between Great Brak River … read more