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Seychelles' Environment Trust Fund has received more than $775,000 (SCR10 million) as voluntary contributions made by travellers to the island nation through the Seychelles Travel Authorisation Platform as of June 2022.
The announcement was made in a press statement from the Ministry for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment o… read more
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met to advance the recovery of tourism around shared goals and a common vision for the sector.
Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th session was the largest meeting of the Executive Council since the start of the pandemic, with more than … read more
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has named Winnie Muchanyuka as the substantive Chief Executive. Muchanyuka replaces Dr. Karikoga Kaseke who resigned last year due to ill health. She takes over from Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi who has been with ZTA for the longest and also in his acting capacity as CEO.
Announcing the appointment… read more
Namibia's Mininstry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced that eleven black rhino carcasses without horns have been di… read more
Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. In parallel with the expansion of its domestic network, the young startup is embarking on its sub-regional adventure.
Zambia Airways has announced the start of its flights… read more
Since 2018, the Angolan state has committed to divesting from more than a hundred public and parastatal companies, most of which are loss-making and indebted, such as TAAG Angola Airlines. The aim is to limit state interference in the economy to what is strictly necessary, and above all to offer competitive conditions to the companies that have … read more
THE Royal Tour film starring President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been a blessing in the tourism sector both in terms of influx of tourists and revenue generation, the Chief Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa affirmed.
In his monthly address to the media, Mr Msigwa said the number of tourists who visited 22 attractions under the Tanzania … read more
Two organisations dedicated to improving travel and tourism will collaborate to advance the careers of African women in the travel and hospitality sector in Africa.
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) and The African Association of Women in Tourism and Hospitality (AAWTH) will implement training and advance their… read more
African airlines operated around 76.6% of their 2019 capacity in the month of May, but traffic lagged at 66.3% of pre-COVID levels.
“Generally across Africa, passenger traffic volumes remain low because of the high ticket cost and travel apathy,” the African Airlines Association (AFRAA… read more
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) taking place in Rwanda for the first time To celebrate, customers can save 15% off fares across RwandAir’s flight network
RwandAir is welcoming the world to Kigali as the city prepares to host leaders from around the world attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting … read more
Visitors to Seychelles donate $775,000 to environmental fund
Turning point for Tourism: UNWTO Executive Council looks beyond recovery
Winnie Muchanyuka is new CEO of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Namibia: Eleven rhino carcasses discovered in Etosha National Park
Zambia Airways chooses Johannesburg as first sub-regional destination
TAAG Angola Airlines to be privatised before 2025
Tanzania sees massive upturn in Tourism
New alliance between Heritage Tourism Body and African Women in Travel
Africa’s Airlines face ‘Travel Apathy’ as they restore service
RwandAir welcomes the world to celebrate the Commonwealth in Rwanda
