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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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Durban cruise terminal could be just what the African cruise industry needs

14 Aug 2017

Simone Kuhn, Business Development Manager for Africa & Indian Ocean, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

#WomensMonth: In the business development driving seat with Simone Kuhn

Cari Coetzee 14 Aug 2017

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Ecotourism camps flourish through impact investment

11 Aug 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

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Elections? Tourists shrug off jittery polls to flock Kenya's star attractions

8 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

Photo by Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Every summer, Spain hosts annual exodus to North Africa

3 Aug 2017

Collaboration to see Africa promoted at CEMS China Tourism Series

Collaboration to see Africa promoted at CEMS China Tourism Series

3 Aug 2017

Marriott International's new dynamic sales and marketing leadership team

Marriott's new super sales and marketing leadership team for Middle East and Africa

31 Jul 2017

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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

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Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

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What's new in Dubai?

27 Jul 2017

David Germain, Director: Africa and America's Seychelles Tourism Board and Amanda Lang, marketing manager, Alphonse Island.

Speed networking at the Seychelles Roadshow

Robin Fredericks 26 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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Nairobi to land Sh4.6m per person luxury flight

Brian Ngugi 25 Jul 2017

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

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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

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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

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Avani Hotels & Resorts to open its first hotel in Mauritius

13 Jul 2017

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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

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Ghana eyes surfing to boost tourism numbers

11 Jul 2017

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Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

Tourism & TravelWTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Wajahatmr via

Tourism & TravelElections? Tourists shrug off jittery polls to flock Kenya's star attractions

8 Aug 2017

Dr Andrew Golding, Saleh Said at Zanzibar Amber Resort

Tourism & TravelPam Golding appointed to market Zanzibar Amber Resort luxury apartments and villas

8 Aug 2017

Photo by Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Tourism & TravelEvery summer, Spain hosts annual exodus to North Africa

3 Aug 2017

Collaboration to see Africa promoted at CEMS China Tourism Series

Tourism & TravelCollaboration to see Africa promoted at CEMS China Tourism Series

3 Aug 2017

Marriott International's new dynamic sales and marketing leadership team

Tourism & TravelMarriott's new super sales and marketing leadership team for Middle East and Africa

31 Jul 2017

Image Supplied

Tourism & TravelHVS 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)

Tourism & TravelRETOSA reworks strategy to enhance tourism in SADC

27 Jul 2017

Photo by Andrew Branch via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportRwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

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Tourism & TravelWhat's new in Dubai?

27 Jul 2017

David Germain, Director: Africa and America's Seychelles Tourism Board and Amanda Lang, marketing manager, Alphonse Island.

Tourism & TravelSpeed networking at the Seychelles Roadshow

Robin Fredericks 26 Jul 2017

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

Tourism & TravelAHIF, AviaDev and WTA Africa are all happening at the same time, in the same place

26 Jul 2017

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Tourism & TravelNairobi to land Sh4.6m per person luxury flight

Brian Ngugi 25 Jul 2017

Can tourism alleviate global poverty?

Tourism & TravelCan tourism alleviate global poverty?

Susanne Becken 24 Jul 2017

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

Tourism & Travel$156m plan to boost tourism in Ruaha, Selous

Zephania Ubwani 24 Jul 2017

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

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

21 Jul 2017

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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

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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

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

13 Jul 2017

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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

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Tourism & TravelGhana eyes surfing to boost tourism numbers

11 Jul 2017

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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

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

28 Jun 2017

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

28 Jun 2017

Hilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

Tourism & TravelHilton sponsors second THINC Africa Conference

27 Jun 2017