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The bright lights of Africa’s tourism are gradually shinning again after they were nearly dimmed completely by the ravages of COVID-19.
Many countries on the continent have taken the necessary steps to invite tourists back to their countries by scrapping the prohibitive negative PCR test.
Since the turn of the year we have seen gover… read more
By Conrad Onyango, bird Story Agency
With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Africa’s tourism sector has started showing signs of a recovery as international arrivals begin to grow, airlines relaunch and offer new routes and increased frequencies, and international hotel chains open their doors again.
News that French hospitality g… read more
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has embarked on an ambitious revamping exercise in an effort to fast-track development and spurring regional trade.
These are also planned to open up the mineral-rich regions, agriculture production, and markets to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. The total cost is estim… read more
In April 2021, Ugandan President Yoheri Museveni ordered the sacking of the former Uganda Airlines board, headed by Perez Ahabwe, following infighting. The Ugandan flag carrier has been loss-making and budgetary since its launch in 2019 and now needs a true cost-killer team to implement its ambitious business plan.
Priscilla Mire… read more
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has today signed concession agreements with Wildplaces Africa and Tian Tang Group to develop high-end tourism accommodation facilities in Murchison Falls National Pa… read more
On the 30th of March, 2022, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), the government of Uganda’s destination marketing organization, launched its new destination brand Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, as part of a tourism and media event held at the Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Resort in Dubai. The launch was conducted in the presence of the honorable T… read more
A new classification criteria for hotels and restaurants in East Africa is under review. The review is aimed to standardize services offered by the accommodation facilities in the region.
“Standardisation will be extended to services offered by the tour operators and tour guides,” said Simon Kiarire, the principal tourism officer with the … read more
After the full opening of the economy in January 2022 by President Yoweri Museveni, many rejoiced as the uncertainity that had been brought up by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic for almost two years had to come to an end.
While few industries were spared by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry as fragile as it is, w… read more
The Liberia Airport Authority has awarded an exclusive ten-year ground handling management contract to National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets. Under the terms of the cooperation, NAS will provide comprehensive ground handling services at the Roberts International Airport (R… read more
Tourism is a serious business! I should expect that anyone within the value chain would know that by now.
Tourism goes beyond just entertainment and events; of course, the two are a necessary component of tourism. And even with that, it’s the income these events or entertainment generates that makes them relevant to tourism.
Unfortunat… read more
Exciting times for African tourism as countries pursue big initiatives
Uganda Railways revamp to spur trade
Uganda Airlines finally gets new board of directors amidst turmoil
Uganda Wildlife Authority signs new agreements to support Conservation Tourism
Uganda Tourism Board launches new destination brand in UAE as a priority international market
How Uganda's travel industry is successfully adapting to the pandemic
Liberia Airport Authority awards new ground handling license to National Aviation Services
Tourism is business! What Ghana needs to understand to build a robust industry
