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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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ATM 2024 to explore transformative innovation, entrepreneurship in global travel

23 Apr 2024

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Tourism grows in prominence as African governments position the sector in their agenda

Josephine Wawira 5 Dec 2017

Poor flight connectivity, strict visa rules make tourists avoid Africa

Maryanne Gicobi 29 Nov 2017

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

24 Nov 2017

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

23 Nov 2017

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

23 Nov 2017

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

Josephine Wawira 22 Nov 2017

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

Ruth Cooper 21 Nov 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

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

16 Nov 2017

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

15 Nov 2017

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

15 Nov 2017

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

15 Nov 2017

Tourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

Tourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

13 Nov 2017

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

13 Nov 2017

The Lazizi Premiere by Hilton (Image courtesy of Jumia Travel)

Kenya, SA to lead in luxury hotel growth in Africa

10 Nov 2017

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

10 Nov 2017

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

AccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Olukayode Kolawole 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

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

7 Nov 2017

Source: Marriott International

Marriott opens second hotel in Kenya overlooking famous Nairobi National Park

7 Nov 2017

Cape Town Waterfront

CNN International's Inside Africa explores Cape Town's historic Waterfront

6 Nov 2017

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

6 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

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

3 Nov 2017

Photo: Rudolph de Girardier. Source: Google Photos.

Google Street View, Drive South Africa collab captures all of SA wilderness in 360°

3 Nov 2017

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

Six central African countries seal deal on free movement

2 Nov 2017

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Poor flight connectivity, strict visa rules make tourists avoid Africa

Maryanne Gicobi 29 Nov 2017

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

24 Nov 2017

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

23 Nov 2017

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

23 Nov 2017

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

Josephine Wawira 22 Nov 2017

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

Ruth Cooper 21 Nov 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

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

16 Nov 2017

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

15 Nov 2017

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

15 Nov 2017

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

15 Nov 2017

Tourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

Tourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

13 Nov 2017

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

13 Nov 2017

The Lazizi Premiere by Hilton (Image courtesy of Jumia Travel)

Kenya, SA to lead in luxury hotel growth in Africa

10 Nov 2017

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

10 Nov 2017

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

AccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Olukayode Kolawole 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

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

7 Nov 2017

Source: Marriott International

Marriott opens second hotel in Kenya overlooking famous Nairobi National Park

7 Nov 2017

Cape Town Waterfront

CNN International's Inside Africa explores Cape Town's historic Waterfront

6 Nov 2017

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

6 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

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

3 Nov 2017

Photo: Rudolph de Girardier. Source: Google Photos.

Google Street View, Drive South Africa collab captures all of SA wilderness in 360°

3 Nov 2017

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

Six central African countries seal deal on free movement

2 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

Chris Lehane, head of global policy and public affairs for Airbnb © .

Airbnb in Africa for the long haul

Juanita Pienaar 1 Nov 2017

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Anita Powell 30 Oct 2017

Mauritius in Lonely Planet's top 10 countries to visit in 2018

30 Oct 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

Airbnb's Chris Lehane and CiTi's Joshin Raghurb

Airbnb's authentic experiences boost local communities through technology

Robin Fredericks 26 Oct 2017

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African air travel growth to outpace rest of world's

Neels Blom 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

Stella Obinwa, Regional Director Africa for Dubai Tourism

Dubai Tourism on the road in South Africa

23 Oct 2017

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