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South African Tourism North Europe has launched their new digital
campaign “Lekker local tips”, a localisation of their “LIVE AGAIN”
campaign, and the destination marketing organisation invites all South
Africans to be part of the fun! The campaign gives European travelers in
the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden the opportunity to … read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed additional officers to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos following the commissioning of the new international terminal at the airport. A source close to the service confided in our correspondent during the week that the officers would be deployed to the new t… read more
The Tourism Department recertifies the first 3 establishments for 2022, with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL). These are Anantara Maia, Fisherman's Cove Resort and Acajou Beach Resort.
In a ceremony held at the Tourism Department Headquarters on Monday April 4 2022, the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sher… read more
Rwanda's tourism revenues increased by
25 percent from 131 million U.S. dollars in 2020 to 164 million U.S.
dollars in 2021, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said Tuesday.
The
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector
generated 12.5 million U.S. dollars in 2021 compared to 5.4 million U.S.
dollars … read more
For the past 750 days, South Africa has been in a National State of Disaster.
This is an extraordinary situation that is unprecedented in our country’s history.
The declaration of a state of disaster was a response to a global health crisis that posed a grave threat to the lives and the well-being of our people.
… read more
As the sun sets in central Zambia, orange rays reflect across the Lukanga Swamp, a vast wetland spanning 2,600 km2. A watery path cuts through the swamp’s reeds and purple water lilies, where dugout canoes pass daily, ferrying fishers to and from their floating camps. Among them is John Chisela, one of more than 6 million peopl… read more
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
South African Tourism targets European travelers with ”Lekker local tips” Campaign
New Int’l Terminal: Immigration posts new Officers To MMIA
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label re-certifies the first establishments for 2022
Rwanda tourism revenue up 25 pct last year despite pandemic
The National State of Disaster ends
The race to save Zambia’s wetlands
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
