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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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The future is hospitable, indeed

The future is hospitable, indeed

Sherif Mamdouh 12 Jun 2018

It is time to change the way you think about business travel

It is time to change the way you think about business travel

12 Jun 2018

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

11 Jun 2018

Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

11 Jun 2018

Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

11 Jun 2018

Association of African Attractions launch a step toward improving Africa's attractions for visitors

Association of African Attractions launch a step toward improving Africa's attractions for visitors

8 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

8 Jun 2018

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

7 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

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

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Bon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

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

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

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 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

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

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 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

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

Cape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

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

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

9 May 2018

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#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

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Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Tourism & TravelSeychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

11 Jun 2018

Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

Tourism & TravelTourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

11 Jun 2018

Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

Tourism & TravelPeace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

11 Jun 2018

Association of African Attractions launch a step toward improving Africa's attractions for visitors

Tourism & TravelAssociation of African Attractions launch a step toward improving Africa's attractions for visitors

8 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

Marketing & MediaDW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

8 Jun 2018

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

Tourism & TravelMinisters adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

7 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Tourism & TravelEthiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Tourism & TravelConsider 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

Tourism & TravelIncreased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

1 Jun 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

Tourism & TravelIs Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

31 May 2018

The time is right for an African attractions association

Tourism & TravelThe 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:

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

Image via - Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

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

25 May 2018

Photo by Artem Bali on

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

23 May 2018

Photo by Daniel De Ciantis on

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

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

Image via

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Creating experiences online

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

Tourism & TravelTripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 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

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

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 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

Photo by Kyle Glenn on

Tourism & TravelTMCs: When global isn't truly global

Euan McNeil 11 May 2018

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

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

Image Source:

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

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

#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

African Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

Tourism & TravelAfrican Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

Danny Bryer 2 May 2018

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Robin Fredericks 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Tourism & TravelBusiness events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

Reduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

Tourism & TravelReduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

24 Apr 2018

Western Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

Tourism & TravelWestern Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

17 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018