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Yale launches initiative to support African museums, cultural institutions

Yale launches initiative to support African museums, cultural institutions

24 Oct 2023

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

16 Oct 2023

Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

Marianna Sigala 5 Jan 2018

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

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IATA: Global passenger traffic bounces back

6 Dec 2017

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Arthur Chatora 20 Nov 2017

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

17 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

7 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

27 Oct 2017

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

26 Oct 2017

From left to right: Bentry Chaura, acting director, SADC, Tawanda Gotosa, technical advisor, SADC, Deborah Kahatano, senior programme officer, SADC, Lily Rakorong, chairperson, RETOSA, Sem Shikongo, former Chairman, RETOSA, Moses Chakanga, technical advisor, RETOSA, Tebogo Oletile, public relations and marketing manager, HATAB, Kenneth Racombo, Acting Ceo of RETOSA, Andoniaina Andriamiandrisoa, Programme Officer, SADC and Simba Mandinyenya, Executive, RETOSA.

SADC to support RETOSA on tourism destination marketing strategy

26 Oct 2017

The world will have to prepare for 7.8 billion air passengers by 2036

25 Oct 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

Image: Susan Leggett

World tourism remains resilient despite global uncertainties

Josephine Wawira 13 Oct 2017

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

13 Oct 2017

Fastjet releases Mozambique schedule

13 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

Cari Coetzee 10 Oct 2017

Activists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

Activists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

6 Oct 2017

The power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

The power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

20 Sep 2017

Visit tourist attractions, Tanzanians told

4 Sep 2017

Mozambique readying itself for growth in business and tourism

Mozambique readying itself for growth in business and tourism

24 Aug 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Dr Andrew Golding, Saleh Said at Zanzibar Amber Resort

Pam Golding appointed to market Zanzibar Amber Resort luxury apartments and villas

8 Aug 2017

HVS to release white paper on African game lodge industry

27 Jul 2017

Front from left to right: Desmond Khalid Golding (CEO of RETOSA), Sem Shikongo (Chairman of RETOSA), Digu // Naobeb (CEO of Namibia Tourism Board).

Middle from left to right: Vasco Manhica, (Chairman of the private sector association in Mozambique), Sisa Ntshona (CEO of South African Tourism), Albino Mahumana (CEO Mozambique Tourism Authority), Dr Kaseke (CEO of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority)

Back from left to right: Martin Kennedy (Communications Officer of Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association) and Paul Matamisa (CEO of the private sector Zimbabwe Tourism Council)

RETOSA reworks strategy to enhance tourism in SADC

27 Jul 2017

What's new in Dubai?

27 Jul 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali. (Image Source: )

AHIF, AviaDev and WTA Africa are all happening at the same time, in the same place

26 Jul 2017

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Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

Marianna Sigala 5 Jan 2018

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

bilaleldaou via

IATA: Global passenger traffic bounces back

6 Dec 2017

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Arthur Chatora 20 Nov 2017

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

17 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

7 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

27 Oct 2017

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

26 Oct 2017

From left to right: Bentry Chaura, acting director, SADC, Tawanda Gotosa, technical advisor, SADC, Deborah Kahatano, senior programme officer, SADC, Lily Rakorong, chairperson, RETOSA, Sem Shikongo, former Chairman, RETOSA, Moses Chakanga, technical advisor, RETOSA, Tebogo Oletile, public relations and marketing manager, HATAB, Kenneth Racombo, Acting Ceo of RETOSA, Andoniaina Andriamiandrisoa, Programme Officer, SADC and Simba Mandinyenya, Executive, RETOSA.

SADC to support RETOSA on tourism destination marketing strategy

26 Oct 2017

The world will have to prepare for 7.8 billion air passengers by 2036

25 Oct 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

Image: Susan Leggett

World tourism remains resilient despite global uncertainties

Josephine Wawira 13 Oct 2017

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

13 Oct 2017

Fastjet releases Mozambique schedule

13 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

Cari Coetzee 10 Oct 2017

Activists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

Activists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

6 Oct 2017

The power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

The power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

20 Sep 2017

Visit tourist attractions, Tanzanians told

4 Sep 2017

Mozambique readying itself for growth in business and tourism

Mozambique readying itself for growth in business and tourism

24 Aug 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Dr Andrew Golding, Saleh Said at Zanzibar Amber Resort

Pam Golding appointed to market Zanzibar Amber Resort luxury apartments and villas

8 Aug 2017

HVS to release white paper on African game lodge industry

27 Jul 2017

Front from left to right: Desmond Khalid Golding (CEO of RETOSA), Sem Shikongo (Chairman of RETOSA), Digu // Naobeb (CEO of Namibia Tourism Board).

Middle from left to right: Vasco Manhica, (Chairman of the private sector association in Mozambique), Sisa Ntshona (CEO of South African Tourism), Albino Mahumana (CEO Mozambique Tourism Authority), Dr Kaseke (CEO of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority)

Back from left to right: Martin Kennedy (Communications Officer of Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association) and Paul Matamisa (CEO of the private sector Zimbabwe Tourism Council)

RETOSA reworks strategy to enhance tourism in SADC

27 Jul 2017

What's new in Dubai?

27 Jul 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali. (Image Source: )

AHIF, AviaDev and WTA Africa are all happening at the same time, in the same place

26 Jul 2017

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High demand sees Fastjet bulk up Zimbabwean capacity

12 Jul 2017

Why tourism is important to Namibia

Zelna Hengari 6 Jul 2017

Holiday Inn Mutare

IHG opens Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe

4 Jul 2017

PwC Hotels Outlook 2017-2021: Africa's hotel sector remains resilient

PwC Hotels Outlook 2017-2021: Africa's hotel sector remains resilient

28 Jun 2017

Fastjet takes 'Best African Low-Cost Airline' title

Fastjet takes 'Best African Low-Cost Airline' title

21 Jun 2017

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

12 Jan 2017

Six lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Top 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Manika Dhama 30 May 2016

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Josephine Wawira 25 May 2016

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