Travel news Zimbabwe

• Miscellaneous
• 15/05/2023 21:47

Botswana: Private sector hails country’s participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Botswana’s tourism private sector players have hailed the participation of the country at this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba.

The recently held Africa’s Travel Indaba saw the increased participation of sector players from 28-38 with a sizable SMMEs forming a nucleus of their participation.

The exhibitors who spoke to V… read more

• Cruise
• 15/05/2023 07:08

MSC reports lacklustre growth passengers out of Durban but plans terminal expansion

MSC Cruises SA, the South African division of the Italian cruise line, expects to see minimal growth in the number of cruise passengers sailing out of Durban, according to Ross Volk, MD of MSC South Africa.

The cruise line, the only one that currently homeports annually in the city and caters almost exclusively to the local South Af… read more

• Destinations
• 11/05/2023 22:09

Tourism stats indicate journey to recovery

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly left a dent in the tourism industry, but the resilient sector is recovering.

"South Africa offers travellers unparalleled beauty and affordability, making it an irresistible destination," De Lille said when addressing a media briefing on the sidelines of Africa's Tra… read more

• Destinations
• 11/05/2023 22:03

Zimbabwe has lifted all Covid-19 restrictive measures

Zimbabwe has lifted all restrictive measures that it had put in place to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic with effected from 09 May 2023. Travellers are no longer required to produce Covid-19 vaccination certificates at po… read more

• Destinations
• 05/05/2023 07:27

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority pens destination promotion deal with Emirates

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has signed an agreement with aviation giant Emirates to further boost inbound tourist arrivals and develop traffic into Zimbabwe utilizing the strength of the airline’s global network.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/05/2023 23:15

Malawi positions Tourism as key economic pillar, counts gains at 4th International Expo

The Malawi International Tourism Expo (MITE) has been hailed as a resounding success by the Ministry of Tourism. The two-day event, which featured the theme "Takulandirani," brought together industry professionals, local suppliers, and experts to conduct business at the Bingu Wa International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. President Dr. L… read more

• Flights
• 26/04/2023 22:22

Airlink to connect Kruger National Park with Victoria Falls

South African regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a direct service between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more

• Accomodation
• 25/04/2023 05:42

Accor opening Mantis Collection hotels in Madagascar and Zimbabwe

Accor plans to open hotels in Madagascar and Zimbabwe under the Mantis brand, the first for the Mantis brand in both countries. The Mantis Collection is a hospitality company recognized for its commitment to preserving its surrounding communities, wildlife and the environment.

The Mantis Soanambo Hotel & Spa on Nos… read more

• Accomodation
• 23/04/2023 21:58

Perfect blend at the reimagined One&Only Cape Town

The One& Only Cape Town is all about the perfect blend: the perfect combination of five-star service and amenities and an undeniable sense of place.

Tucked at the base of Table Mountain, Cape Town's most magnificent landmark, and spread across two man-made islands within the busy Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the hotel under… read more

• Destinations
• 20/04/2023 20:50

Zimbabwe sees big increase as Tourism rebounds

Zimbabwe recorded an increase of 52.3 percent in the number of both domestic and international flights in 2022 compared to the previous year, as the tourism sector continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) said Monday.

The number of flights increased to 50,640 in 2022, up from… read more