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...
Further to &Beyond’s statement of 23 May 2017, covering the proposed implementation of the increased concession fee by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA); we are yet to receive any confirmation from the government, following the industry’s lobbying efforts to postpone this change. With just 12 working days till the proposed implementation of this additional fee, we feel we, (and our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Garden Route offers everything from cute, little beach towns, to world class surfs and world class bungee jumping. I have already mentioned my road trip along the Garden Route, so here I will continue with sharing pictures and thoughts about one specific adventure this trip included: The World’s Highest Commercial Bungee Jump!
So we were on our way, driving, pretending...
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...
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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