New start for Sierra Leone Tourism
The Sierra Leone National Tourist Board is working with the country’s new government to promote tourism and development and hopes for tourism to become the lead industry for the country. […]
Ethiopia overtakes Dubai as top feeder of air traffic to Africa
Ethiopia has overtaken Dubai as a conduit for long-haul passengers to Africa, highlighting the success of the state airline’s expansion drive and the reforms of its new prime minister. Travel […]
The Impact of Media on Tourism in Africa
The media undoubtedly provides powerful communication channels and avenues for disseminating news, information, entertainment, education or promotional messages to the public. With the advancement of technology today, media has become […]
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2018 records 25% growth
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2018, which took place from October 3-5, saw overall attendance increase by 25% compared with last year. All categories showed significant growth with regard […]
South Africa Airways needs $540 million in working capital
South Africa’s cash-strapped state airline will need a total of 7.5 billion rand ($540 million) from next month to fund day-to-day operations into 2019, a presentation to a parliamentary committee […]
Uganda’s Digital Passport Set for January 2019
Uganda’s digital passport, which will be launched in January 2019, will cost Ush250,000 ($67), a 67 per cent increase from the current cost of Ush150,000 ($40), making the document one […]
Get Festive at Taj Cape Town
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a variety of exclusive festive events at Cape Town’s most prestigious city centre hotel, Taj Cape Town, this December. With a range of luxurious […]
Mozambique and Kenya Scrap Entry Visas
Mozambique and Kenya have agreed to scrap entry visas, and this agreement should take effect within a few days when it is ratified by the governments of the two countries. […]
Meliá Hotels International to open five-star property in Tanzania
Meliá Hotels International will open a five-star hotel in Arusha, Tanzania, in April next year. Meliá Arusha will be the third hotel in the Tanzanian portfolio, joining the Meliá Zanzibar […]