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Three new luxury lodges opening in Africa in 2023
With tourism to Africa getting back on track, three suppliers have announced plans to open new lodges in 2023.
Loapi Camp, a new facility in South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari game reserve, is currently under construction and is expected to open in March. The ecofriendly, luxury tented camp features six private safari homes, incl… read more
Regenerative Travel launches Best Practice Paper Series on Resource Management and Agency of Change
Regenerative Travel, a benefit corporation and a collection of independent hotels and lodges committed to regenerative hospitality has launched the first in its series of Best Practice Papers to provide informative and actionable insights into how hospitality businesses are operating in a regenerative way throughout their entire su… read more
Ruling party pleads for resurrection of Air Namibia
In February 2021, the Namibian government opted to liquidate Air Namibia, refusing to pump money back into the debt-ridden carrier.
The South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) is pushing for the resurrection of Air Namibia, which is to be liquidated in February 2021 due to financial difficulties. One of the resolutions of… read more
CEO of Botswana Tourism Organization reveals plans to increase international arrivals in 2023
On the back of a great year for Botswana’s tourism, the country is devising strategies and taking initiatives for more successes for the industry next year. The country has already set its sights on new international tourism markets and is hoping to build a more vibrant MICE sector.
The Southern African nation saw the return of i… read more
Zambia courts investors for Greenfield Rail Projects
Zambia is searching for investors to help fund a series of planned greenfield rail projects to boost connections to existing lines in Southern Africa.
Speaking at the 2022 Southern African Railways Association (SARA) conference in Johannesburg, Zambian transport and logistics minister Frank Tayali said the government was working on a compr… read more
Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo makes an impressive return
The annual Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) has made a grand in-person return since the last one was held in 2019.
Having been suspended since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual tourism show received impressive reception from the travel trade in Kasane.
Destination workshops, MICE Forum, and other i… read more
TransNamib To Upgrade Rail, Locomotives
TransNamib of Namibia has embarked on the rehabilitation and maintenance of the railway line as part of plans to improve the company’s ability to operate and move freight safely.
Abigail Raubenheimer, Corporate Communications Manager at TransNamib says the Namibian government as the owner of the railway infrastructure has rea… read more
Kasane set to host Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo
The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is set for this year’s Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) scheduled to take place from the 29th of November to 3rd December 2022 in Kasane. The annual tourism expo provides an opportunity for the global tourism industry to meet on a one-on-one basis with their Botswana tourism industry c… read more
Air Botswana puts its last ATR42-500 on sale
The aircraft offered for sale is the last of the ten ATR42-500s formerly operated by Air Botswana, either owned or leased, since 1998.
Air Botswana will permanently dispose of its last ATR42-500 (A2-ABN, MSN 507). A call for tender has been published for this purpose. The tender is open to all interested national and internationa… read more
Wilderness reveals new brand and website
A new Wilderness is here. From humble beginnings in Botswana almost 40 years ago, the company started with a few rustic tents, a single Land Rover, two dedicated safari guides, and a dream of showcasing Africa’s iconic wild places. Wilderness has since grown into a world-leading conservation and hospitality company, with over 3,000… read more
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