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ATLF 2024: Paving the way for African Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural industries
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and… read more
The Plettenberg opens new restaurant
The Plettenberg Hotel has unveiled its new-look restaurant, which is destined to become a popular new Plett venue not only for resident guests, but also for casual diners booking for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
The restaurant, Amelia’s at … read more
Dates announced for OurAfrica.Travel 2025
Please save the dates for the sixth OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show due to take place from 17th to 21st February 2025.
The previous online show, hosted in February 2024, facilitated 8,510 one-to-one meetin… read more
Southern Africa remains a safe destination amid Mpox concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). However, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance is eager to emphasise that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for travellers.
The enclosed press release outlines the swift and coordin… read more
Kruger: Update on the refurbishment of infrastructure and the progress of road maintenance
South African National Parks (SANPark) has released an update on the refurbishment of infrastructure and the progress of road maintenance at … read more
Meetingmax introduces integration with Sabre GDS for seamless group reservations
Meetingmax, an industry leader in event room block management software, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking integration with Sabre’s Global Distribution System… read more
Yobe Airport assures safety and security measures, seeks operational approval
The Yobe State Government wants the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to grant the recently commissioned Yobe Cargo International Airport a one-year permit for scheduled flights.
The airport, commissioned by former President Buhari in January 2023, has yet to see regular operations due to minor safety and securi… read more
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: South Africa's first-ever desert botanical garden has open
South Africa’s first-ever desert botanical garden has opened its doors at the Sen… read more
Botswana begins screening travellers for mpox at ports of entry
The Government of Botswana has implemented surveillance checks for the mpox virus at its main trade ports of entry on 19 August 2024. These are the countries main airports, Sir Seretse K… read more
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