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Guinea Rail
Guinea has embarked on an ambitious project to construct a 670 km railway, a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to transport iron ore and other minerals while improving travel for its citizens. The railway will connect the Simandou mines, one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore reserves, to a newly constr… read more
Emirates Expands in Egypt with New Emirates World Store in Cairo
Emirates Airlines has unveiled its latest Emirates World store in Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant expansion of its refreshed travel retail concept. Located at the luxurious 5A WaterWay complex, the store offers a premium, immersive experience for customers, blending smart technologies, expert travel con… read more
WTM Africa Launches China Ready® Workshop to Tap into Booming Chinese Travel Market
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has unveiled its inaugural China Ready® Workshop, designed to equip African tourism businesses with the tools needed to attract and cater to the world’s largest outbound travel market. Partnering with CBISN, this exclusive one-day training will take place on 11 April 2025 at the Cape Town Int… read more
African Tourism Ministers Unite to Propel the Continent’s Global Appeal
African Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector. This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
Renovations Underway at Karoo National Park:
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of renovations on several cottages in the Karoo National Park, a move aimed at enhancing visitor experiences. The project, part of ongoing maintenance efforts, will focus on two units at a time to ensure minimal disruption to guests. The renovations are expected… read more
Uganda Tourism Board Criticized for Failing to Establish Tourism Development Fund
A recent audit report has revealed that the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has failed to establish the legally mandated Tourism Development Fund, raising serious concerns about the financial management and future growth of the country’s tourism sector. The fund, as outlined in the Uganda Tourism Act, Cap 82, was intended to ser… read more
Etihad Airways Expands Abu Dhabi–Atlanta Route to Daily Flights
Etihad Airways has announced that its Abu Dhabi–Atlanta service will increase to daily flights starting 1 November 2025, just four months after the route’s launch. This decision comes in response to overwhelming demand for the UAE’s only non-stop connection to Atlanta, a key gateway in the United States.
The route, operated… read more
Claire Le Lay Appointed to Redefine Mauritius Tourism Strategy
Claire Le Lay has been named the new president of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), stepping into this critical role at a time when the island nation faces stiff competition from regional giants like the Maldives and Thailand. With her extensive experience in luxury branding and tourism, Le Lay’s leadership mar… read more
Durban Beaches and Pools: Latest Updates for Visitors and Locals
The eThekwini Municipality, responsible for managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has shared the latest updates on the status of its beaches and swimming pools. As of 06 February 2025, 21 beaches in Durban are open and safe for swimming, while two beaches remain temporarily closed due to concerns about water quality. Meanwhile, 40 public swimmi… read more
Cape Town #1 City Break! Which? Survey Hails Mother City
The prestigious UK consumer group Which? has just released its latest survey ranking the world's best cities, and Cape Town has clinched the top spot as the best long-haul city break for UK travel… read more
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