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Park Hyatt Johannesburg today announced its leadership team as it
prepares for its opening in November 2024. Mitch Gemmell has been
appointed General Manager of the five-star hotel, and the dynamic
leadership team across operations, F& B, Human Resources, Marketing,
have stepped into their new roles to successfully launch the luxury … read more
The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa.
Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration s… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.6% increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. The industry-wide load factor reached a record high of 86.2%, as capacity grew by 6.5% year-on-year. International passenger demand rose 10.6%, while domestic markets saw a 5.6% incre… read more
South African regional airline Airlink is set to launch a new service to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airline will introduce a new service between … read more
The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion
of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for
Africa and the Americas and followed two days of shared dialogue around
the key themes of education and investments into the sector.
Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well th… read more
Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … read more
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data, street festivals play a significant role in promoting tourist inflow to a given country.
Ethiopia is the leading country in Africa to register tangible and intangible heritages, manuscripts, and biosphere reserves by The United Nations Educational, Scientific a… read more
In a meeting with representatives of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on Thursday, Tourism Minister Mrs. Lola Ade John reaffirmed her commitment to partnering with the industry to promote Nigeria’s rich tourism assets.
The minister met with NATOP President Mrs. Bolaji Mustapha and her executive team to discus… read more
Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national eco… read more
Nigeria has signed a new bilateral air service agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The signing of the new BASA is seen as a major step forward for the Nigerian aviation industry, which has faced challenges in recent years. The agreement, which was negotiated by the Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Fe… read more
Park Hyatt Johannesburg announces leadership team as it ramps up to opening
Climate change is significantly affecting Africa's well-known Serengeti and Maasai Mara
Global passenger demand up 8.6% in August 2024, load factor hits record high
Airlink to launch a new service to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa and Americas unite at landmark summit to plan shared Tourism tuture
Street festivals are attracting more tourists
Tourism minister pledges support for NATOP
Tourism and Export sectors upsurge boost earnings
Nigeria’s Airlines will benefit from new UAE agreement
