Mozambique's most popular beaches are closed again
According to the US Embassy in Maputo, some of the most popular beaches in … read more
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Ethiopia: A country of amazing transformation, festivals, tourism sites
The country is unique in many ways: it has 13 calendar months; has the best coffee in the world, colourful religious festivals and tourism sites, biggest airline in Africa. Besides, the first human fossils were discovered in that country.
Ethiopia may not boast of having natural resources like oil, gold or platinum, but the country has age… read more
Malawi opens its borders to all international travellers
The Malawi Ministry of Health confirmed that the country has reopened their borders to all international travellers, with remaining travel restrictions and quarantine requirements lifted.
Malawi initially closed its borders in June 2021 to limit the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Travellers can now enter the count… read more
Zambia: The "new" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola is now fully operationa
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that yesterday (06 October 2021) was the last day for commercial flights at the "old" Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola in the … read more
Mauritius welcomes first wave of tourists after lifting quarantine restrictions
The Republic of Mauritius officially reopened its borders, as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers. From today, visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls and lagoons from the moment they land.
Mauritius has implemented one of the most successful Covid responses in the wor… read more
Tourism Ministry inks agreement with Travel and Tourism Forum
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism earlier recently signed an agreement that will improve the circulation of general sectoral communication, provide training, capacity building and research, with the Namibia Travel and Tourism Forum.
Capacity building will also take place in the area of digital marketing to improve th… read more
What to expect when travelling to these top business destinations in Africa, Middle East
Even though the pandemic threw a spanner in the works, South Africans continue to turn their eyes to the continent for business opportunities.
Bonnie Smith, GM, FCM South Africa, explains that FCM customers are keen to take to the road again to explore new opportunities for growth, e… read more
Seychelles now open to all visitors from Africa
Visitors from the African continent are allowed to enter the Seychelles Island. vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers are allowed entry to the islands without the need for quarantine on arrival.
Entry and stay conditions will not be affected by COVID-19 vaccination status, but visitors are strongly encouraged to be fully immunis… read more
Cape Town: Update on the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the current situation in the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park in … read more
Why Tanzania needs to bridge skills gap in tourism sector
The story of human resources development in the tourism sector in Tanzania follows a path that is in line with the policy direction towards the sector since independence. After independence in 1961, the government did not put much emphasis on tourism as a business undertaking that could have helped fill government coffers, create employme… read more
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