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The race to save Zambia’s wetlands
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
Corporate Traveller launches free SME toolkit
According to Oz Desai, GM Corporate Traveller, SMEs are leading the business travel sector’s recovery around the globe – and for good reason.
"Business travel is about solidifying relationships, getting things done and growing one’s business. SMEs are travelling because they can’t af… read more
Govt ommits to improve investment climate in Tourism
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
Uganda Tourism Board launches new destination brand in UAE as a priority international market
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
Domestic tourism figures still low, says Govt
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
Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures
According to Namibia's Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, the country has recorded two cases of rhino poaching a… read more
Turkish Airlines plans Istanbul-Seattle route launch
Turkish Airlines will add Seattle (SEA… read more
Air Mauritius officially withdraws from the Mauritius Stock Exchange
As the main shareholder of Air Mauritius (MK) since September 2021, Airport Holdings Ltd (AHL) has progressively acquired the shares of its other partners, until it has 94.04% of the capital of the Mauritian national airline. As planned, AHL finally bought back the 5.06% of the assets of the reluctant minority shareholders.
As of this Frid… read more
MSC Cruises channels Norwegian with hull art aboard new MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises has unveiled the hull art for its new Meraviglia-Plus-class MSC Euribia, taking inspiration from Norwegian Cruise Line, which is known for its colorful fleet of cruise ships.
The work of German artist Alex Flaemig will adorn the hull of the new MSC Euribia from stem to stern and is intended to reflect MSC Cruises’ commit… read more
New grading rules for hotels in East Africa coming
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
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