SA Tourism launches COVID-19 initiative in “hotspot” areas
South African Tourism (SA Tourism), through its business unit, the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), launched an initiative to support graded establishments in the COVID-19 hotspot areas as […]
IATA Appoints Al-Awadhi as Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021. Al-Awadhi […]
Radisson Hotel Group welcomes Africa’s first Radisson Collection Hotel in Bamako
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako, the brand’s debut in Africa. Located in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, in one of […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo launches its National Tourism Strategy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched its National Tourism Policy. The policy document was unveiled by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi who chaired the opening of the International […]
TEMS makes Barack Obama’s Playlist of 2020 and Apple Music’s Africa Rising Artist!
Celebrated Nigerian singer/songwriter Tems has been featured in former U.S President Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2020 for her feature on Wizkid’s song Essence. 2020 may have been a horrific […]
Kenya eVisa system to be extended from 2021
The Kenya eVisa is being extended to travelers from all countries as part of a shift towards digitalisation. Previously, the Kenya eVisa had been available to people from select nations […]
UNESCO lists couscous as intangible world heritage
Couscous, the Berber dish beloved across northern Africa’s Maghreb region and beyond, Wednesday joined the UN list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. The countries that submitted the listing to […]
South Africa: Department of Tourism invests in Innovation
The Department of Tourism is set to introduce a programme that will stimulate and encourage innovation in the travel sector. The department, in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), […]
Ethiopian Airlines receives Airbus award for role in COVID-19 fight
Airbus, the largest aircraft manufacturer, has awarded Ethiopian Airlines for the unique agility and resilience that it displayed amid the COVID 19 global crisis. In connection with the award, Mr. […]