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Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

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SAOTA's masterpiece: Noom Hotel Abidjan blends luxury with African heritage

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#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

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Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Valorie A. Crooks 4 Jun 2018

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

1 Jun 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

31 May 2018

The time is right for an African attractions association

The time is right for an African attractions association

31 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Uganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

5 more parks to boost tourism

28 May 2018

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Bon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

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How Hilton will reach its 2030 social and environmental goals

24 May 2018

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Henley Passport Index: The most powerful passports in a time of global travel access growth

23 May 2018

Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka

Radisson adds Park Inn Lusaka to Africa portfolio

23 May 2018

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#AfricaMonth: Pave the way to Open Skies

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

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#Indaba2018: Creating experiences online

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Creating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 May 2018

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Business boost - Air Seychelles partners with Booking.com

18 May 2018

WTM Africa 2018 records 18% increase in attendees

WTM Africa 2018 records 18% increase in attendees

World Travel Market Africa 17 May 2018

Mauritius: E-commerce service launched to promote local operators

Mauritius: E-commerce service launched to promote local operators

17 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Fastjet, Emirates interline agreement to stimulate future traffic connections

Fastjet, Emirates interline agreement to stimulate future traffic connections

17 May 2018

Moroccan e-commerce platform Hmizate expands into fintech

Moroccan e-commerce platform Hmizate expands into fintech

Tom Jackson 16 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

Seven countries to visit during #AfricaMonth

Seven countries to visit during #AfricaMonth

Chelsey Hale 15 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 May 2018

Renaming of Songwe International Airport on the cards

Renaming of Songwe International Airport on the cards

Merali Chawe 14 May 2018

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Sustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

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TMCs: When global isn't truly global

Euan McNeil 11 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

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Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

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Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

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31 May 2018

The time is right for an African attractions association

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31 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Tourism & TravelUganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Tourism & TravelEthiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Tourism & Travel5 more parks to boost tourism

28 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelBon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

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24 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelHenley Passport Index: The most powerful passports in a time of global travel access growth

23 May 2018

Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka

Tourism & TravelRadisson adds Park Inn Lusaka to Africa portfolio

23 May 2018

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Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Pave the way to Open Skies

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

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Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Marketing & MediaCreating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

Tourism & TravelTripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 May 2018

Image via - Air Seychelles Airbus A330 Aldabra

Tourism & TravelBusiness boost - Air Seychelles partners with Booking.com

18 May 2018

WTM Africa 2018 records 18% increase in attendees

Tourism & TravelWTM Africa 2018 records 18% increase in attendees

World Travel Market Africa 17 May 2018

Mauritius: E-commerce service launched to promote local operators

RetailMauritius: E-commerce service launched to promote local operators

17 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Tourism & TravelHow a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Fastjet, Emirates interline agreement to stimulate future traffic connections

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17 May 2018

Moroccan e-commerce platform Hmizate expands into fintech

RetailMoroccan e-commerce platform Hmizate expands into fintech

Tom Jackson 16 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Tourism & TravelIs that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Tourism & TravelThe carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

Seven countries to visit during #AfricaMonth

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Chelsey Hale 15 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 May 2018

Renaming of Songwe International Airport on the cards

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Merali Chawe 14 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelSustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelTMCs: When global isn't truly global

Euan McNeil 11 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelCape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

9 May 2018

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Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelICCA names Cape Town top MICE destination in Africa

8 May 2018

Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism & TravelTourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

7 May 2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

Tourism & TravelKZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

7 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

4 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelIHG expands African presence with Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Cari Coetzee 3 May 2018

Airbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

Tourism & TravelAirbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

3 May 2018