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Tourist Arrivals Exceed Target of Two Million
Tourist arrivals have exceeded the set target of two million since the opening of the frontiers following the COVID-19 pandemic from October 2021 to September 2023.
The Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeegadoo, provided the information, this afternoon, du… read more
Level 1 accreditation for the Seychelles International Airport
The ACI Airport Customer Experience Accreditation is the first and only program in the airport industry which guides the airport ecosystem in be… read more
Aeroflot announces its return to Mauritius after a 30-year absence
Over the last two years, Aeroflot has gradually shown its interest in the African market. After making the Seychelles the second country in its continental network, and strengthening its presence in Egypt, the Russian national airline has just resurrected a route that was closed some thirty years ago.
Club Med brings two resorts to South Africa
The beach and bush resorts are described as setting new standards in experiential travel. South Africa is set to receive its first all-inclusive Club Med resorts, with a R2-billion local investment in northern KwaZulu-Natal, through a joint venture between Collins Residential and the international hospitality group.
Absa, African Ba… read more
Tourism Leaders place African focus on global vhallenges
The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to further strengthen … read more
Africa’s Tourism: Shifting paradigms for accelerated growth and recovery
Africa’s tourism industry has exhibited a remarkable resurgence following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region has seen a positive upswing in tourism activities, possibly spurred by governments recognising the vital role of the tourism sector in economic revival.
From the formulation of comprehensive tourism maste… read more
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) offers up to 50% discount for Namibians & SADC tourists!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it has int… read more
Tourism leaders place African focus on global challenges
The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to furt… read more
The Africa Showcase Roadshow makes a return to North America in September
The highly anticipated annual Africa Showcase roadshow is set to return this September, offering an exceptional opportunity for travel industry professionals to connect with an extensive array of leading African suppliers. With an impressive lineup of African experiences and properties, the event promises a dynamic blend of networking, … read more
UNWTO Members convene in Mauritius to rethink agenda for African Tourism
Tourism leaders from across Africa have met to rethink and realign the sector’s role as a driver of development and opportunity across the region.
At the 66th meeting of t… read more
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