The United National Transport Union (UNTU) confirmed that the Gautrain strike would continue today (July 31). Gautrain has contingency plans in place to assist passengers travelling between Sandton, J…
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South African Tourism launches Facebook Live series in UK
South African Tourism has launched a brand new social media initiative to help agents to effectively sell the country.The organisation’s new series of five Facebook Live videos, dedicated to pro…
People on the move: WESSA appoints new board member
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors. Nontobeko Sibisi has worked in the travel and hosp…
Tourism product pricing – beating the boom-bust model
Pricing is a powerful influencer in tourism, not just from an affordability perspective, but also when considering value for money, venue/destination attractiveness, parity along the service provider …
Tanzania announces Dodoma Wine Festival
Plans for Tanzania’s Dodoma Wine Festival are under way. The festival will be held in November and will showcase the Dodoma region’s grape industry and other attractions.Speaking at a pres…
Kenya to clamp down on block bookings for train service
The Kenya Ministry of Transport has clamped down on unregistered tourism players wanting to buy group tickets for the standard-gauge railway.According to Paul Maringa, Kenya’s Minister of Transp…
Major renovations at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Zimbabwe’s Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has completed a US$1 million refurbishment of the 88-room Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel.The renovation began in November last year and included a complete o…
Tanzania plans beach management authority to boost tourism
The government of Tanzania plans to develop beach tourism as a drawcard. This statement was made by Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamisi Kigwangalla. The Minister said mainland Tanzania …
Tourism interest amplifies across Zimbabwe
While Victoria Falls remains the focus of the country’s tourism industry, other destinations have seen growing interest.Cresta Hotels’ Chipo Mandela says there have been increased numbers …
People on the move: ARP Travel Group appoints new Operations Director
Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) Chairman, Mohammed Hersi, has joined the ARP Travel Group as Operations Director, with immediate effect.The group is made up of a network of companies, consisting of Alp…