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Fastjet supports local tourism industry
New travel and destination features are being added to the fas… read more
UWA suspends boat trips on Murchison falls
Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has temporarily suspended tourist boat trips to some part of Murchison Falls National Park in Nwoya and Masindi districts after River Nile burst its banks.
In a press statement issued on Monday morning, UWA says the rising water level has submerged the landing points for ferries on both sides of the fal… read more
Namibian President thinks Air Namibia’s should be liquidated
In his State of the Nation Address on June 4th, Hage Geingob, the Namibian President, called for the liquidation of the country’s flag carrier. According to his remarks, the airline has not been turning a profit and must be liquidated instead of being given additional bailouts. This comes as the airline industry as a whole is facin… read more
Where Do Millionaires Stay While on Holiday in Africa?
When money isn’t a limit to picking the finest African holiday, where would you stay? Gorgeous views, original art, fine furnishings, discreet service and only the very best in food, design and location. We looked east and west, north and south to find the ultra luxurious places where only the rich can afford to stay. Here’s our take on where mi… read more
Why tourism is vital for the Seychelles economy post-COVID-19
With the global spread of the Coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown measures put in place by various governments to curb it, businesses suffered and economies of many countries were greatly affected.
For the island nation of Seychelles, perhaps the most important place to shift attention to, as the country moves to resuscitate it… read more
South Africa’s tourism activities and skies open up step by step
South Africa has been globally lauded by key COVID-19 experts for handling the pandemic in an effective manner, slowing down infections and implementing various lockdown measures through a risk-adjusted strategy aimed at easing restrictions and opening up the economy and other activities over 5 alert levels.
“It is interesting to me… read more
South African Airways torn between two clashing business ideologies
The South African Airways’ business rescue process is still struggling to find much direction. At the heart of this dilemma is a fundamental clash between the ideologies of using state-owned enterprises as drivers of development and job creation, against running an airline according to sound business principles as a commercial enterprise.… read more
The key for reopening travel and tourism may be in Jamaica
You may be feeling the rhythm of Jamaica when it comes to reopening travel and leadership. In Hawaii, the CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Chris Tatum runs away from the problem, but in Jamaica the Hon. Minister Edmund Bartlett takes the problems hand on, and the world’s tourism experts are watching him ready to follow his lead.
430 Mil… read more
World Environment Day message from One Seychelles’ Alain St. Ange
President of One Seychelles political party, Alain St. Ange has said that it is important to reflect on how the environment and the fragile economy of Seychelles are intrinsically linked. Speaking on the occasion of the World Environment Day on June 5, 2020, St. Ange noted that;
“Seychelles continues to boast pristine beaches and hiking tr… read more
aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre Gets Upgraded
Stylish Johannesburg property, aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre’s conference facilities have just undergone a R1.6m upgrade. The renovations include a complete internal and external overhaul of the hotel’s conference centres, elevating the world-class Benoni venue to even more desirable heights as a premier conferencing destination.… read more
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