The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing package of $159 million to partly finance Ethiopian Airlines’ expansion plan and fleet modernization program. The package comprises two tranches, with the first tranche (85% of the financing) being covered by African Trade Insurance, Africa’s export credit agency, which will be providing credit risk insurance...
Turkish Airlines has added its 120th country to its expanding network by launching services to Conakry. Conakry, the Capital of Guinea becomes Turkish Airlines’ 51st destination in Africa. It is thereby cementing its position as the carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, with 296 destinations in 120 countries.
Conakry joins a widening destination portfolio in West...
Africa Travel Association (ATA) postponed the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference to the first half of the year in 2017.
Stephen Hayes, President and CEO at Corporate Council on Africa said, “While we are pleased with the very high caliber of the conference and the participation, circumstances have come about that present a far greater opportunity to expand the importance...
The tourism sector in Africa has for a long time depended largely on tourists from Europe and the Americas. This dependency has highlighted the industry’s fragility because it can easily be affected by negative events perceived to be close to targeted tourism destinations.
During a session dedicated to understanding and realizing the opportunities that tourism offers SMEs, delegates at WEDF...
The Adventure Travel Show - Uncover Your Journey of a Lifetime. 17-18 January 2015, Olympia, London
The Adventure Travel Show is a world of extraordinary discoveries, all under one roof. It is the UK's foremost event for people who like to travel outside the mainstream - whether it be on small-group adventures, exclusive expeditions or epic journeys.
The Adventure Travel Show...
Hotels in Africa keep leveling off their development in hot markets and exploring new areas, improving the accommodation supply and creating jobs in Africa.
Hotels in Africa opening in 2012
Cote d’Ivoire Hotels
Pullman Abidjan; opened in February 2012
Egypt Hotels
The Nile Ritz Carlton
Ethiopia Hotels
Novotel Addis-Abeba
Ibis Addis Abeba
Mauritius Hotels
Saint Regis Mauritius Resort; opened in September 2012
Morocco Hotels
Riu Palace Tikida Agadir; opened in March...
Thousands of Kenyans every year board a plane to visit some of the religious sites in Egypt and Israel as part of understanding of the Christian faith.
However, the pilgrimage is under threat this year due to the ongoing protests in the land of Canaan.
Tour operators are now rethinking visits organised early this year as they watch demonstrators take to...
The Mt Meru Hotel reopens tomorrow after nearly five years of closure. This is a positive development that adds to the chain of tourist accommodation in Arusha.
About eight accommodation facilities have been opened in Arusha in the last five years reflecting the growing numbers of tourists visiting the northern circuit of Tanzania.
The national parks and game reserves that make...
Zimbabweans based outside the country have descended on Victoria Falls for the festive season making hotels and lodges fully booked.
The Diasporans are taking over from traditional tourists from Europe, the Americas and the Far East who at this time of the year tend to take a break to relax with their families during the festive season.
The Diasporans are enjoying...
Most of the government hotels managed by the Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) have been run down over the years and continue to struggle financially, prompting the government to restructure them through sale to investors.
Kenya plans to sell its stake in 11 hotels, among them the Intercontinental and Hilton Hotels, some of Kenya’s most profitable hotels and part of...
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