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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

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

1 Aug 2024

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

7 May 2024

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Can tourism alleviate global poverty?

Can tourism alleviate global poverty?

Susanne Becken 24 Jul 2017

Ulf Rydin via - Msembe airstrip in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

$156m plan to boost tourism in Ruaha, Selous

Zephania Ubwani 24 Jul 2017

IATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

IATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

21 Jul 2017

Clem23 via

Exploding volcano may open maiden 'Geopark'

20 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: How to create the ultimate sustainable travel adventure

#CSIMonth: How to create the ultimate sustainable travel adventure

20 Jul 2017

Wolk9 via

Tanzania named Africa's leading safari destination

19 Jul 2017

Nigeria accounts for less than three percent of tourists visiting Africa

Nigeria accounts for less than three percent of tourists visiting Africa

18 Jul 2017

Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara

Hospitality and tourism's relevance to African markets

Josephine Wawira 17 Jul 2017

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AHIF of significant economic benefit to host countries

14 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Why the Seychelles' ban on large hotel developments is a good thing

#CSIMonth: Why the Seychelles' ban on large hotel developments is a good thing

13 Jul 2017

Ymon via

Avani Hotels & Resorts to open its first hotel in Mauritius

13 Jul 2017

Gordon Zammit via

High demand sees Fastjet bulk up Zimbabwean capacity

12 Jul 2017

Seychelles named top island destination in Africa and Middle East

Seychelles named top island destination in Africa and Middle East

11 Jul 2017

morrisync via - Kokrobite

Ghana eyes surfing to boost tourism numbers

11 Jul 2017

SimoneD via

Why tourism is important to Namibia

Zelna Hengari 6 Jul 2017

Why it's OK to charge tourists more for chips

Why it's OK to charge tourists more for chips

Sally Everett 5 Jul 2017

AccorHotels to open MGallery by Sofitel near African Union HQ, Addis Ababa

AccorHotels to open MGallery by Sofitel near African Union HQ, Addis Ababa

5 Jul 2017

Holiday Inn Mutare

IHG opens Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe

4 Jul 2017

Source: Marriott International. Sheraton Cairo was the first Sheraton hotel in Africa and has been a local icon since it’s opening in 1971

Highly anticipated reopening of iconic Sheraton Cairo announced

3 Jul 2017

How sustainable tourism is rising in Africa

How sustainable tourism is rising in Africa

Stephen Marshal 3 Jul 2017

Tsogo Sun collects 77 TripAdvisor 2017 awards

Tsogo Sun collects 77 TripAdvisor 2017 awards

30 Jun 2017

Dar passport is second most powerful in EAC

Dar passport is second most powerful in EAC

30 Jun 2017

Tourism and hospitality playing a key role in the growth of African economies

Tourism and hospitality playing a key role in the growth of African economies

Josephine Wawira 29 Jun 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

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Report: Zim gets chinese buy-in for Vic Falls 'Disneyland' project

28 Jun 2017

aakon S. Krohn via - Doha, Qatar

Qatar to allow residents of Seychelles visa-free travel

28 Jun 2017

Major travel trade shows team up to attract global buyers

Major travel trade shows team up to attract global buyers

27 Jun 2017

Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

BON Hotels increase footprint in West Africa, signs twelfth hotel in Nigeria

27 Jun 2017

Daniel Rosengren via

#HerdTracker: Crowd-sourcing the great wildebeest migration

27 Jun 2017

Hilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

Hilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

27 Jun 2017

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IATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

Tourism & TravelIATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

21 Jul 2017

Clem23 via

Tourism & TravelExploding volcano may open maiden 'Geopark'

20 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: How to create the ultimate sustainable travel adventure

Tourism & Travel#CSIMonth: How to create the ultimate sustainable travel adventure

20 Jul 2017

Wolk9 via

Tourism & TravelTanzania named Africa's leading safari destination

19 Jul 2017

Nigeria accounts for less than three percent of tourists visiting Africa

Tourism & TravelNigeria accounts for less than three percent of tourists visiting Africa

18 Jul 2017

Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara

Tourism & TravelHospitality and tourism's relevance to African markets

Josephine Wawira 17 Jul 2017

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Tourism & TravelAHIF of significant economic benefit to host countries

14 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Why the Seychelles' ban on large hotel developments is a good thing

Tourism & Travel#CSIMonth: Why the Seychelles' ban on large hotel developments is a good thing

13 Jul 2017

Ymon via

Tourism & TravelAvani Hotels & Resorts to open its first hotel in Mauritius

13 Jul 2017

Gordon Zammit via

Tourism & TravelHigh demand sees Fastjet bulk up Zimbabwean capacity

12 Jul 2017

Seychelles named top island destination in Africa and Middle East

Tourism & TravelSeychelles named top island destination in Africa and Middle East

11 Jul 2017

morrisync via - Kokrobite

Tourism & TravelGhana eyes surfing to boost tourism numbers

11 Jul 2017

SimoneD via

Tourism & TravelWhy tourism is important to Namibia

Zelna Hengari 6 Jul 2017

Why it's OK to charge tourists more for chips

Tourism & TravelWhy it's OK to charge tourists more for chips

Sally Everett 5 Jul 2017

AccorHotels to open MGallery by Sofitel near African Union HQ, Addis Ababa

Tourism & TravelAccorHotels to open MGallery by Sofitel near African Union HQ, Addis Ababa

5 Jul 2017

Holiday Inn Mutare

Tourism & TravelIHG opens Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe

4 Jul 2017

Source: Marriott International. Sheraton Cairo was the first Sheraton hotel in Africa and has been a local icon since it’s opening in 1971

Tourism & TravelHighly anticipated reopening of iconic Sheraton Cairo announced

3 Jul 2017

How sustainable tourism is rising in Africa

Tourism & TravelHow sustainable tourism is rising in Africa

Stephen Marshal 3 Jul 2017

MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa aerial view

Tourism & TravelTsogo Sun collects 77 TripAdvisor 2017 awards

30 Jun 2017

Dar passport is second most powerful in EAC

Tourism & TravelDar passport is second most powerful in EAC

30 Jun 2017

Tourism and hospitality playing a key role in the growth of African economies

Tourism & TravelTourism and hospitality playing a key role in the growth of African economies

Josephine Wawira 29 Jun 2017

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

Tourism & TravelPwC Hotels Outlook 2017-2021: Africa's hotel sector remains resilient

28 Jun 2017

nike159 via

Tourism & TravelReport: Zim gets chinese buy-in for Vic Falls 'Disneyland' project

28 Jun 2017

aakon S. Krohn via - Doha, Qatar

Tourism & TravelQatar to allow residents of Seychelles visa-free travel

28 Jun 2017

Major travel trade shows team up to attract global buyers

Tourism & TravelMajor travel trade shows team up to attract global buyers

27 Jun 2017

Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

Tourism & TravelBON Hotels increase footprint in West Africa, signs twelfth hotel in Nigeria

27 Jun 2017

Daniel Rosengren via

Tourism & Travel#HerdTracker: Crowd-sourcing the great wildebeest migration

27 Jun 2017

Hilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

Tourism & TravelHilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

27 Jun 2017

Ngorongoro: A sparkling tourism jewel

Tourism & TravelNgorongoro: A sparkling tourism jewel

Sosthenes Paulo Mwita 26 Jun 2017

Epacha Game Lodge & Spa. Source:

Tourism & Travelaha Hotels & Lodges expands in Namibia through signing of Epacha Game Lodges

23 Jun 2017

Fastjet takes 'Best African Low-Cost Airline' title

Logistics & TransportFastjet takes 'Best African Low-Cost Airline' title

21 Jun 2017

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Tourism & TravelCrystal Lagoons sets eyes on Kenya for further expansion in SSA

21 Jun 2017

Lack of trained professionals hampering tourism development in Ghana

Tourism & TravelLack of trained professionals hampering tourism development in Ghana

Bennet Otoo 20 Jun 2017

Zambia hotels winning at sustainability with agricultural and entrepreneurship projects

AgricultureZambia hotels winning at sustainability with agricultural and entrepreneurship projects

20 Jun 2017

Image Supplied: Kilimanjaro

Tourism & Travelflydubai increases frequency to Tanzania with flights to Kilimanjaro

19 Jun 2017

St Helena expecting influx of tourists with scheduled flights, new luxury hotel

Tourism & TravelSt Helena expecting influx of tourists with scheduled flights, new luxury hotel

19 Jun 2017

Image Source: - Exhibitor, World Travel Market Africa 2017

Tourism & TravelResearch reveals positive development in the African tourism sector

15 Jun 2017

New CNN Travel multiplatform, multimedia digital destination launched

Tourism & TravelNew CNN Travel multiplatform, multimedia digital destination launched

13 Jun 2017

Dr Ramakrishna Sithanen

Tourism & TravelKey strategies to developing Zanzibar into a world-class destination

12 Jun 2017

Steady growth of internet penetration in Africa a boost for e-tourism

Tourism & TravelSteady growth of internet penetration in Africa a boost for e-tourism

Josephine Wawira 9 Jun 2017