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We’ve seen the numbers and the devastating effect that Covid-19 has had on tourism. But things are finally looking up. Leaders in the industry are feeling optimistic after Statistics SA reported that there was an 86.6% increase in income for tourist accommodation for the year ending May 2022. So, just what factors are driving people to tra… read more
After weeks and days of countdown to the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation summit, the hour is here and speakers, experts, and seasoned tourism practitioners have arrived in Windhoek for the continent’s leading pan-African youth tourism event.
The event which is being held under the theme ‘’developing youth and innovativ… read more
Business class is becoming increasingly popular in today's world. Many are positioning business flights as a luxury. In this article, we'll assist you to understand whether it's worth flying business class and whether it really is the best way to get to your destination.… read more
THE executive director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Teofilus Nghitila, said young people have a key role to play in reviving the tourism sector. Nghitila was speaking during the fourth edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge in Windhoek recently.
"Let us as a government, privat… read more
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is set for a physical return from October 5-7 after a two-year hiatus occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chief Executive Officer, Betty Radier says that the 2022 expo is expected to attract participation from about 30 countries from across the globe.
"We have no… read more
Although usually both companies and individuals pay a lot of attention to cyber security, when it comes to traveling, they seem to simply forget about it. Such carelessness often costs much more than the trip itself. So, what should one do in order to avoid such unpleasant surprises as cyber attacks, identity and personal information thefts?
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Tourism in South Africa is recovering, with an increased volume of arrivals for both local residents and foreign travellers. With the removal of the final Covid-19 restrictions, this is expected to increase further, especially in coastal areas which have become increasingly popular with remote workers as they offer a better quality of life.
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You get to the baggage carousel at your destination and wait for your suitcase to come down the conveyor belt. You watch as every other passenger from your flight picks up their bags from the carousel and leaves. Soon, there are no bags left. Yours is missing.
What happens next?
Reporting missing luggage When you’ve figured out that … read more
The naira has crashed further in the parallel market, trading for N710 against the U.S. dollar on the exchange platform Aboki Forex. Checks by Peoples Gazette on Wednesday showed the current parallel market rate pegged at N710 to a dollar.
The national currency, which traded for N670 against the dollar on Monday, has fallen even furt… read more
The fourth edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism innovation summit (AYTIS) is slated to come off next week in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek.
Held under the theme ‘’developing youth and innovative entrepreneurship solutions for inclusive tourism in Africa’’, the summit will take place from 26th to 29th July 2022 at the Safari Court Hotel.… read more
South African travel trends in a post-pandemic world
Tourism startup and Entrepreneurship Expo kickstart AYTIS 2022
Should you fly business class
Youth have key role to play in Tourism revival
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2022 returns after two-year hiatus
Eight essential steps to ensure cyber security while traveling
Naira crashes further to N710 per Dollar
