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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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THINC Africa 2018 a boost in African tourism

3 Jul 2018

SANParks announces countrywide free access week dates

SANParks announces countrywide free access week dates

2 Jul 2018

Tanzania tops Africa's global tourism destinations

Tanzania tops Africa's global tourism destinations

Marc Nkwame 27 Jun 2018

Attracting individual domestic investors into tourism

Attracting individual domestic investors into tourism

Josephine Wawira & Elizabeth Kiburu 26 Jun 2018

Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

25 Jun 2018

Skills development programme empowers SA youth in hospitality

Skills development programme empowers SA youth in hospitality

22 Jun 2018

Top insights into the business of outbound travel

Top insights into the business of outbound travel

20 Jun 2018

#NewCampaign: Knysna Tourism shares the unique #SpiritofKnysna

#NewCampaign: Knysna Tourism shares the unique #SpiritofKnysna

20 Jun 2018

Sanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

Sanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

19 Jun 2018

Tourism earnings grow by 640bn in a year

Tourism earnings grow by 640bn in a year

19 Jun 2018

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

18 Jun 2018

#YouthMonth: How to get a job in travel

#YouthMonth: How to get a job in travel

Natalia Rosa 18 Jun 2018

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

Cari Coetzee 15 Jun 2018

MSC Cruises, STX France signs fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship

MSC Cruises, STX France signs fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship

15 Jun 2018

The top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

The top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

14 Jun 2018

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Alawi Masare 14 Jun 2018

#YouthMonth: Introducing the youth in the travel sector

#YouthMonth: Introducing the youth in the travel sector

14 Jun 2018

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Jacob Henry 14 Jun 2018

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

The time is right for an African attractions association

The time is right for an African attractions association

31 May 2018

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SANParks announces countrywide free access week dates

Tourism & TravelSANParks announces countrywide free access week dates

2 Jul 2018

Tanzania tops Africa's global tourism destinations

Tourism & TravelTanzania tops Africa's global tourism destinations

Marc Nkwame 27 Jun 2018

Attracting individual domestic investors into tourism

Tourism & TravelAttracting individual domestic investors into tourism

Josephine Wawira & Elizabeth Kiburu 26 Jun 2018

Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

Tourism & TravelClimate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

25 Jun 2018

Skills development programme empowers SA youth in hospitality

Tourism & TravelSkills development programme empowers SA youth in hospitality

22 Jun 2018

Top insights into the business of outbound travel

Tourism & TravelTop insights into the business of outbound travel

20 Jun 2018

#NewCampaign: Knysna Tourism shares the unique #SpiritofKnysna

Tourism & Travel#NewCampaign: Knysna Tourism shares the unique #SpiritofKnysna

20 Jun 2018

Sanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

Tourism & TravelSanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

19 Jun 2018

Tourism earnings grow by 640bn in a year

Tourism & TravelTourism earnings grow by 640bn in a year

19 Jun 2018

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

Tourism & TravelTourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

18 Jun 2018

#YouthMonth: How to get a job in travel

Tourism & Travel#YouthMonth: How to get a job in travel

Natalia Rosa 18 Jun 2018

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

Cari Coetzee 15 Jun 2018

MSC Cruises, STX France signs fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship

Tourism & TravelMSC Cruises, STX France signs fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship

15 Jun 2018

The top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

Tourism & TravelThe top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

14 Jun 2018

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Tourism & TravelTanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Alawi Masare 14 Jun 2018

#YouthMonth: Introducing the youth in the travel sector

Tourism & Travel#YouthMonth: Introducing the youth in the travel sector

14 Jun 2018

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Tourism & TravelAnthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Jacob Henry 14 Jun 2018

The future is hospitable, indeed

Tourism & TravelThe future is hospitable, indeed

Sherif Mamdouh 12 Jun 2018

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

Tourism & TravelIt is time to change the way you think about business travel

12 Jun 2018

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

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

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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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