Tanzania is set to become one of Ireland’s holiday destinations of choice. This according to UK-based tour firm, Travel Counsellors.According to the firm, holiday bookings from Ireland to Tanzan…
Africa
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech launches new bridal ritual
Specialist Hamman treatments have long been part of the traditional and nourishing preparations ahead of a bride’s big day.Brides can now enjoy the experience with friends at Mandarin Oriental, …
Poachers kill 40 elephants in Botswana
Poachers have broken into Botswana’s prime tourism concession, killing more than 40 elephants.Michael Chase, Founder of Elephants without Borders (EWB), said in a report that the elephants were …
Cape Town adds picturesque cycling lane
The City of Cape Town has added a dedicated 5.58km cycling route between Bloubergstrand and the West Coast village of Melkbos, which is home to Africa’s only nuclear power plant.The lane is said…
New Tsitsikamma entrance to open in Spring
The entrance gate to the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is expected to be completed in spring this year, announced South African National Parks (SANParks) on August 6.Acc…
An African Anthology to host trade workshops
An African Anthology will host three workshops in August around South Africa, showcasing products and properties. The workshops will be run on a free-flow basis with the trade allowed to move around a…
Minister Bartlett welcomes resilience conference to Jamaica
Jamaica tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has announced the country will host a resilience summit with key global stakeholders and thought leaders on September 13th at the University of the West Indi…
Eritrea-Ethiopia strengthen ties through additional flights
Eritrean Airlines has confirmed that it will commence flights between Asmara, Eritrea, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 1. The flights complement the daily Ethiopian Airlines flights, launched i…
A ‘change of guard’ within Tourvest DMC’s Italian Division
After a decade of collaborative partnership since acquiring Focus Tours in 2007, Tourvest DMC prepares to bid farewell to Simona Battani and Paola Catinella on October 31.“Their contribution tow…
Sigona Golf Suites opens outside Nairobi
Sigona Golf Suites has just opened at the Sigona Golf Club, in Kikuyu, 20 minutes outside Nairobi on the Nairobi-Naivasha Highway.The suites offer 30 en-suite modern rooms set on 120 hectares. All roo…