Tanzania to Probe Mysterious Deaths of Elephants
Wildlife officials in Tanzania have launched an investigation into the recent deaths of eight elephants from a “strange disease.” The disease, characterised by haemorrhage through the trunks that eventually leads […]
Tanzania: Chinese Group, TTB ink deal on Tourism
TTB chairman Judge (rtd) Thomas Mihayo speaks in Dar es Salaam yesterday. With him is TTB managing director, Ms Devota Mdachi. PHOTO|AUREA SIMTOWE In Summary China’s Touchroad International Holdings Group […]
Phones can stay online on flights next year, says SAA
The outdated rule that phones be switched off will be scrapped in the first quarter of 2019 South African Airways (SAA) passengers will no longer be required to keep their […]
Labadi Beach Hotel fetes Cured Lepers and Street Children
Labadi Beach Hotel has organised a Christmas charity lunch for cured lepers at the Weija Leprosarium in an annual gesture of continuous support and association with inmates. This year’s also […]
Kenya: Cruise Ship With 1,000 Tourists Arrives in Mombasa Amidst Fully Booked Hotels
The tourism industry at the Coast received a major boot on the eve of Christmas after a cruise ship docked at the port of Mombasa with 1,048 tourists on board. […]
2018 Review: Ghana’s Tourism Boss delivers ”State Of The sector” address
There couldn’t have been a perfect way to review Ghana’s tourism performance for the year 2018 than with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Akwasi Agyeman […]
New Nigerian airline places Africa’s largest order for #Boeing B737Max
A newly formed private airline in Nigeria, Green Africa Airways, has placed what is Africa’s largest ever order with Boeing. The new airline has ordered 50 Boeing B737MAX8’s with options […]
UAE’s Rotana signs deal to run hotel, apartments in Nairobi
Set to open in 2022, the new property in Kenyan capital will further expand Rotana’s portfolio in Africa. UAE-based Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Mullion Contractors Limited […]
Finalists of the 15th UNWTO Awards Announced
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the finalists to win the 15th UNWTO Awards, which recognize inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to advance sustainable tourism. The nominees […]