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Pandemic not slowing down Zanzibar Tourism at all
Zanzibar, the Indian Ocean island holiday paradise in the country of Tanzania, adapted and stayed open, with its tourism getting on and attracting tourists from Europe and the United States of America, apart from other parts of the … read more
Seychelles: Industry Players and Government optimistic of accelerated tourism recovery in 2022
The Seychelles Island, a tourism-dependent economy in the Indian ocean is hopeful of great recovery of the Tourism sector in 2022.
The public sector led by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Foreign affairs with the collaborative efforts of the vibrant private sector is encouraged by the booking trend and measures put in place t… read more
Tourists stranded as rains damage bridges
Tourists and some residents are trapped in the Mana Pools National Park after the recent heavy rains extensively damaged access bridges leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Food and fresh water supplies have since been affected.
Evacuation by air or by boats is now required for the people trapped in the area, while the da… read more
Zimbabwe has eased entry requirements for all arrivals
The Government of Zimbabwe has amended the current Covid-19 Level 2 National Lockdown Measures. According to a press release issued by the Department of Presi… read more
President Weah outdoors Liberia’s National Tourism Brand and Marketing strategy
The President of the Republic of Liberia George Weah has today 27th January 2022 unveiled the country’s national tourism brand and marketing strategy in a ceremony in the capital, Monrovia.
This momentous feat is part of the Government’s commitment to improving its economic growth and employment opportunities through tourism.
Speakin… read more
Covid-19: South Africa has introduced changes to its Adjusted Alert Level 1 lockdown regulations
South Africa implemented a five-level Covid-19 alert system in … read more
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority makes a push for ISO Certification
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says it is undertaking a transformative journey to improve its quality standards by seeking International Organisation for Standards (ISO) certification.
Addressing journalists, ZTA Acting Chief Executive officer, Mr Givemore Chidzidzi said his organisation has a task of produ… read more
Namibia off Germany's high-risk list
The German government has removed Namibia off its high-risk list, effective yesterday. Namibia was until 30 January this year regarded as a Covid-19 high-risk country by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Other regional countries - South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini - have also been removed from the high-risk list. As of 4 Janu… read more
Charter flight from Bulgaria arrives as govt ramps up Tourism recovery
A charter from Bulgaria Sunday arrived at the Kenyan coast as the government continues to facilitate charter flights from overseas in order to boost the recovery of the tourism sector, which was among the key sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The flight, European Air chartered by Abax Bulgaria limited arrived with over 149… read more
Namibia: Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund road temporarily closed
Namibia's Road Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country's road sector, has informed the public that the MR118 (Rosh Pinah &… read more
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