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Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, recently received 20 new passenger trains from China’s CRRC, enhancing the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This delivery, part of a 2023 agreement, includes first and second-class carriages, dining cars, power cars, and business-class coaches, bringing the total SGR rolling stock from CRRC to over 60 units… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC)
2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a
record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing
KES1TN to the national economy in 2023.
Sector jobs grew 6% to reach a record 1.55MN, accounting … read more
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has called upon journalists to work with her ministry in promoting Zimbabwe as a tourism destination of choice.
Journalists from various local and international media houses are attending the meeting. Minister Rwodzi said she recognises the critical role the media plays in sha… read more
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and
Security has announced a significant update to its visa policy for
international visitors. Starting from April 1, 2025, nationals from 31
countries will be required to obtain a visa upon arrival in Namibia.
The objective of this new policy is to foster equitable … read more
Protea by Marriott Pretoria Hatfield is strategically located in
Hatfield, one of the most sought-after areas in Pretoria, providing
business and leisure travellers with easy access to diplomatic,
government and corporate offices as well as shopping centres,
entertainment destinations and sporting facilities.
The hotel featu… read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is cracking down on airlines advertising misleading departure times. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCAA declared a zero-tolerance approach to such practices and warned airlines of “serious regulatory actions” for non-compliance.
“It has come to our attention that some airlines are… read more
Google has announced a major expansion of Google Translate, adding 110 new languages to the platform. This update, part of Google’s 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world, represents a significant step towards breaking down language barriers and fostering communication … read more
Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi has highlighted that the majority of Airbnb operating in Harare are not registered as is required by the law. In Zimbabwe people intending to operate a tourism-related facility or service are required to be licenced by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) which is the regulator.
However, due to the ec… read more
AirHelp, a claims management company that promotes and enforces air passenger rights in cases of flight disruptions, has released its annual airport ranking. For this year, the company ranked 239 airports from 69 countries to create the "AirHelp Score 2024".
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The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that much needed renovations will take place at Kamqua Picnic Site from today, 08 July 2024, until 12 August 2024.
There will be mobile ablution facilit… read more
How will Nairobi's new passenger trains revolutionize Kenya's travel industry?
Minister Rwodzi urges journalists to promote tourism
Namibia announces new visa requirements for 31 countries effective April 2025
Protea Hotels by Marriott opens in Pretoria
Airlines face regulatory actions as NCAA tightens rules on departure time accuracy
Google Translate empowers 614 Million more voices with 110 new languages
99% of Airbnb’s in Harare are not licenced, says Tourism Minister
These two airports in South Africa are among the world's top ten 2024
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Renovations taking place at Kamqua Picnic Site
