Cape Town International Airport is set to receive a R7bn (€450m) upgrade, commencing in 2020.The project is estimated to take four years to complete, and will include a new runway, and new intern…
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Zimbabwe harnesses World Government Summit to promote destination
Zimbabwe is placing itself in the global spotlight as an African tourism destination of choice through its attendance at the World Government Summit, which took place from February 10 to 12Zimbabwean …
dusitD2 Nairobi moves toward reopening following terror attack
Dusit International has announced it will reopen the dusitD2 Nairobi hotel following a terror attack that claimed the lives of 21 people.The hotel was the scene of a shootout between Al-Shabaab milita…
Japan National Tourism Organisation showcases Tohoku region with new campaign
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced the launch of a new website and video series dedicated to the Tohoku region, the hidden gem of northern Japan.The organisation worked with Nathan …
Kenya Airways Tel Aviv flights delayed
Kenya Airways’ plans to fly to Tel Aviv have been put on hold.The airline planned to start the weekly flights from next month, however the Sudanese government has reneged on its preliminary deci…
Breaking news: Africa’s Travel Indaba rescheduled
SA Tourism has announced that the 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba will be rescheduled, following SA President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Of The Nation Address last night, February 7.The President…
Paragon extends airport duty-free concessions in Zimbabwe and Namibia
A Namibian company, Paragon Investment Holdings, has extended its duty-free concession by five years at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia. The company has also signed new contracts to operat…
Tanzania heads to Israel to market tourism offerings
The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) together with Tanzania National Parks, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, and other private- sector stakeholders, will be participating in the International M…
Tourism group refurbishes Bulawayo hotel
Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) started the refurbishment of its Bulawayo property, Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, on February 1. Work will continue until March 31 and the hotel will remain closed during this pe…
SA’s Steam and Heritage Festival set for April
South Africa’s Stars of Sandstone Steam and Heritage Festival will take place in the Eastern Free State from April 4-14.Hosted at the Sandstone Estates against the backdrop of Lesotho’s Ma…