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Botswana's Ministry of Tourism has affirmed its commitment to hastening the recovery of the tourism industry and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Several initiatives are being implemented to achieve this goal.
At the 2023 HATAB conference, Botswana's Minister of Tourism, Philda Nani Kereng, announced that the Botswana Tourism Organiz… read more
Jaces and Althi Bornman have been appointed as
general managers of Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Welgevonden Game
Reserve in the Waterberg. The couple brings with them extensive experience
gained in the safari industry, including at Madikwe Hills where they first met
while working as field guides.
They both have a deep p… read more
International travel is back on track as spending from overseas visitors soared to $1.1TN in 2022, growing by a record 82%. This remarkable recovery of the Travel & Tourism sector highlights its resilience and people's strong desire to travel. According to Julia Simpson, the President & CEO of WTTC, the sector's contribution will be with… read more
Weather:
- days usually warm, sometimes hot
- generally wind free
- cold evenings
- rarely rain falls
Temperatures:
- between 9°C - 26°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
- visit our
… read more
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) in collaboration with the
Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport & Culture (MYSC), Botswana Motor
Sport (BMS), Kgalagadi District Council (KDC) and Botswana National
Sports Council (BNSC) will from the 27th – 30th April 2023 host the
Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival at Khawa.
The even… read more
With barely a fortnight to the 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba,
VoyagesAfriq takes a look at what the enhanced ATI will offer Africa’s
travel trade and the sessions lined up to offer product knowledge of
what is on offer in Africa.
As outlined by the minister of tourism at the media launch of the
show last month, Africa’s Travel Inda… read more
Carnival Corporation’s ultra-luxury brand Seabourn has announced a 90-day Grand Voyage circumnavigation of Africa for 2024, with Seabourn Sojourn departing Barcelona, Spain on November 30th next year.
The 17,000 mile grand voyage, featuring 26 countries and six overnight stays, is the latest move by cruise line’s to capitalise on Africa’s … read more
Air Peace has made history as the first Nigerian airline to fly direct, nonstop to Israel, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Israel. The airline launched scheduled operations into Tel Aviv on April 20, 2023, from Lagos and Abuja.
At the inaugural flight ceremony held at the … read more
Ethiopian Airlines is anticipating a second daily flight to Seychelles with the aim to boost the visibility of the island nation as a destination, Tourism Seychelles - the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism - said on Tuesday.
The new local head of the airlines, Kassahun Terefa, met with Seychelles' principal secretary for to… read more
Technology has been a source of both wonder and confusion in the hospitality industry. From guest-facing widgets to back-office automation, countless solutions have been developed to save time, increase efficiency, and enhance personalization. However, while these solutions often fall short of their promises, they have still led to improvements … read more