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One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.
Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more
Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments
A fitting live comeb… read more
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has announced an enhanced agreement with Kempinski Hotels, the Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company, to enable the luxury hotel chain to upgrade its customer bookin… read more
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will reinstate weekly scheduled services between Johannesburg and Nosy Be from 23 June 2023 as part of its drive to restore flights between South Africa and Madagascar to pre-pandemic levels.
It follows Airlink’s resumption of flights to Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, in Januar… read more
Investing in and preserving Nature Based Tourism (NTB) is crucial in driving Rwanda's economic growth as well as generating multi-sectoral benefits, according to the World Bank. This is highlighted in the Rwanda Economic Update report by the World Bank which is themed "Making Most of Nature Based Tourism in Rwanda," released on Febru… read more
Botswana has lost 138 rhinoceros to poachers since 2018, compared to only two poached from 2012 to 2017. This is according to Cabinet Minister Mabuse Pule, who answered … read more
Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.
As international travellers troop back to Africa, some of the world’s major hotel chains are re-igniting a multi-billion dollar expansion race that began pre-pandemic.
Marriott, Radisson Blu… read more
Starting from 2 July 2023, Etihad Airways is expanding its European network by launching a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The airline will offer three flights per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, connecting Abu Dhabi to the Portuguese capital city, just in time for summer vacations.
In additi… read more
The travel and tourism sector's deal activity in January 2023 was affected by challenging global economic conditions and their implications, according to a report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company.
The report revealed that 38 deals, including mergers and acquisitions, venture financing, and private equity deals, were… read more
In a minor cabinet reshuffle, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced several transfers and appointments. Mohamed Mchengerwa, who previously served as Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports, has been moved to the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources, replacing Dr. Pindi Chana, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, Ar… read more
ITB Berlin: African Destinations make a massive return this March
Kempinski Hotels selects Sabre technology to upgrade customer booking experience
Airlink to reinstate Johannesburg – Nosy Be flights as it restores Madagascar service
Nature-Based Tourism key in boosting Rwanda's economy - World Bank
Botswana has released rhino poaching figures
Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa
Etihad Airways announces new flights to Lisbon and returns to Málaga and Mykonos
Travel & Tourism deal activity down by 42% in January 2023, finds GlobalData
Tanzania: latest mini cabinet changes see the country’s 4th Tourism Minister in 3 years
