Zambia: President Lungu re-opens Victoria Falls
President EDGAR LUNGU has opened the Victoria falls to the public which was closed due to the outbreak of Covid 19 pandemic. President LUNGU says he wants key sectors of […]
CoronaSmart outlines post-Covid-19 standards for Tourism & Hospitality sector
COVID-19, the coronavirus strain that has caused a global lockdown, is changing how we do business. This is especially true for tourism, hospitality and retail, where engaging with many people […]
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Shuts Hotel, Night Club In Badagry
The Lagos State Government has shut two facilities in Badagry West LCDA of the state for contravening new guidelines issued by the government to operators of hotels, clubs, and other […]
RDB seals partnership with Mastercard & EF Foundations to boost tourism sector
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced a partnership with Mastercard Foundation, and EF Education to roll out language and skills training for the tourism and hospitality industry in Rwanda. […]
Zambia to reopen restaurants and businesses after revenue drop
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu in Friday eased confinement measures against the coronavirus and allowed certain businesses to reopen after the shutdown caused a drop in revenue. The country went into […]
Owners of Taita Hills and Salt Lick Wildlife Resorts assure staff over job security
Days after the announcement by Sarova Hotels to cease the management operation of Taita Hills and Salt Lick Wildlife Resorts, owners of the facilities have quelled suggestions of retrenchment for […]
Covid-19: Time for African Tourism to LEAD!
This past week I had the honour of participating in an Africa World Heritage Day (May 5th) online celebratory seminar organized by the UNESCO and African Union supported African World […]
Sarova Hotels ends contract to operate game lodges Taita Hills and Salt Lick
Sarova Hotels Group in Kenya has announced the cessation of the management of two Lodges; the Taita Hills Game and Salt Lick Game effective July 1, 2020. In a notice, […]
JUST IN | SAA retrenchment notices were unfair, court rules
In the absence of a business rescue plan, the issuing of Section 189 notices commencing a consultation process over proposed retrenchments at South African Airways was procedurally unfair, the Labour […]