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Southern African nation, Zimbabwe is targeting the domestic market to boost the tourism industry following the Coronavirus pandemic. Mangaliso Ndholvu, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry stated that the sector remains optimistic that it will bounce back post-COVID-19 through prioritising the domestic ma… read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has refocused attention on the urgent need to address long-term structural healthcare issues in Africa. Investors are now looking to put money to work in healthcare and banks are seeing an uptick in demand for project financing. “When this virus struck, we found out that only 28% – less than one third – of health facilities… read more
The largest national park in South Africa, Kruger National Park, is about to be the home of a boutique, luxury hotel situated inside a series of converted 1950s train carriages on top of a bridge. According to a blog post, the company behind the unique accommodation offering, Thebe Tourism Group stated that the property pays tribute to a … read more
The Kenya Airports Authority is putting in place the necessary operation manual ahead of the opening of the country’s airports for passengers on June 8, 2020; which also marks the return to the skies for the country’s flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) which will resume passenger flights as confirmed by the Transport Ministry.
A… read more
One of the world’s leading airlines, Emirates, a state-owned flag carrier based in Dubai, UAE has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect today, with the resumption of regularly sched… read more
The idea of a brand new national carrier is been considered by the Government of South Africa to replace the long-suffering South African Airways (SAA) set to permanently end operations. This follows the government’s unwillingness to continue to fund what appears to be an endless hole. While little is yet known of this new carrier, the… read more
Domestic flight operations in Nigeria’s aviation industry may resume on June 21st 2020, after weeks of closure by the government to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmed Personal assistant on New Media to President Buhari through his twitter handle.
According to businessday.ng, Ahmed on his t… read more
Serena Hotels i n Uganda has kickstarted their operation, initially re-opening the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. Being forced to close down their two Ugandan properties due to government restrictions such as lockdowns, curfews and closure directives at the start of the pandemic in Uganda back in March, are the gradual li… read more
British Airways franchisee Comair today announced that it is looking to cut its fleet in half. The South African carrier was placed into business rescue proceedings around a month ago shortly after it revealed that is doesn’t expect to fly until October.
South African aviation has been going through a relatively tumultuous ti… read more
To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Program led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity.
The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on th… read more
Zimbabwe targets domestic tourism for post-COVID-19 recovery phase
Banks step in to end African medical tourism
South Africa: National Park to host boutique train carriage hotel on a bridge
Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta Int’l Airport to resume operations by June 8
Emirates with hygiene kits to all passengers containing mask, sanitizer and wipes
Government ponders brand new flag carrier to replace South African Airways
Domestic flights in Nigeria may resume on June 21
Uganda: Serena Hotels re-open the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Comair To Cut Fleet By 50%
UNWTO announces new vision for global tourism
