Africa

Tourism’s value chain is far greater than many policymakers realise and its potential to reignite South Africa’s economy cannot be underestimated, according to Thembi Kunene-Msimang, spoke…

Kenya is ready to welcome international guests, and travellers should feel assured that “they are in the best of (gloved and sanitised) hands” when choosing Kenya for safari and sea, sanit…

With South Africa’s number of COVID-19 cases continuing to decline, the Department of Health will recommend that current restrictions – relating to travel, the sale of alcohol and current …

It is clear there is demand for travel to resume to ‘Destination South Africa’ and a definitive indication that South Africa should open its borders and welcome back tourism.“It&rsqu…

Dates for the 2021 Safari Roadshow in the UK have been announced by Kamageo, a marketing agency that promotes tourism to Africa.The programme, which features twelve sessions in February, March and Apr…

The Northern Cape is showcasing its tourism offerings under this year’s theme for World Tourism Day, ‘Tourism and Rural Development’.The MEC for the Provincial Department of Economic…

Rwanda’s 16th gorilla-naming ceremony will be held virtually on World Gorilla Day (September 24).The ceremony is modelled on a centuries-old tradition in which Rwandans name their children in th…

Should the current downward trend of new COVID-19 infections in South Africa continue – and be sustained – government could fast-track the reopening of regional borders, said Minister of T…

Sun International (SI) Group’s interim results for the six months to June 30 reflect the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the group and the hospitality industry, in which operations were s…

Local suppliers who position their products to meet the needs of the international traveller will have to adapt their offerings to suit the domestic market while international borders remain closed. N…