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SAS and Turkish Airlines terminate codeshare deal
SAS and Turkish Airlines have opted to end their codeshare partnership, effective September 1. Consequently, flights previously accessible for booking with SAS route designations operated by Turkish Airlines (and vice versa) will no l… read more
Hotels given green light to engage in currency echange business
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has called upon all tourist hotels in the county, ranked three-stars and above, to open up bureau de change or foreign exchange windows to bring the services closer to their visitors and minimize black -market business.
BoT Governor Emanuel Tutuba made this week during a one- day engagement/meeting with ho… read more
President Samia Suluhu appoints Ephraim Mafuru as Tanzania Tourist Board Director General
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sacked chief executive officers of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) respectively, the State House announced yesterday in a press statement.
The sacked top officials are TTB Director-General Damas Mfugale and NCAA Commissioner Richard Kiiz… read more
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa celebrates Earth Hour
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, nestled in the Heart of the Helderberg, proudly embraces its commitment to sustainability as it joins the global celebration of Earth Hour. As lights dim around the world on March 23rd, 2024, Erinvale Hotel will showcase its dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible tourism.
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Kruger National Park: Important public facility at Mopani Rest Camp closed for renovation
South African National Parks (SANPark) has announced that the public laundry facility ("laundromat") at Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is currently closed due to renovation until further notice.
Land-Linked Zambia Event Set To Welcome 16 Countries At Upcoming Transport Event
Land-Linked Zambia 2024 (LLZ© 2024) is set to welcome delegates from 16 countries, including SADC African transport ministers. With the conference rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your participation as a delegate or exhibitor. Join LLZ© 2024 from the 4th to the 5th of April at the Lusaka International Convention Ce… read more
Tanzania Railways Corporation Successful Second Phase Testing of SGR Trains
Transport Minister Prof. Makame Mbarawa has witnessed the successful trial of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train, consisting of 14 carriages, by travelling on the train from the Dar es Salaam station to Morogoro on March 18, 2024.
The aim of the Transport Minister’s journey on the SGR train was to inspect the progress of … read more
Karoo National Park: Old Schuur Interpretive Centre currenly closed until further notice
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that Old Schuur Interpretive Centre in the Karoo National Park is closed until further notice due to an electrical fault.
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Seychelles stands out at the 2024 Travel & Adventure Show
Tourism Seychelles recently showcased at the prestigious 2024 Travel & Adventure Show in Atlanta, USA, in early March. This participation signifies a deliberate effort to bolster their marketing in the USA, targeting an increase i… read more
“Safari 2 Go” A revolutionary approach to planning travel in Namibia
Gondwana Collections, a prominent name in Namibia’s tourism sector, has unveiled a groundbreaking product, “… read more
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