Africa

Cresta Hotels has recently added four executive suites to Cresta Lodge Gaborone, bringing the number of rooms in the lodge to 156.Each suite has a separate bedroom, a lounge and two bathrooms.A free W…

It’s time for a ‘Tourism Phakisa’ that properly recognises the economic value of the tourism sector across government departments.This was the message TBCSA CEO, Mmatšat&scaro…

Next year’s Tourism Indaba will be held from May 16-18 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa.The date change followed feedback received from key ex…

Zimbabwe recorded a 16% rise in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of the year with 450,572 tourists visiting the destination, as per the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA).The African region wit…

Minor Hotels has noted further potential for the growth of its property and brand portfolio across Africa.“The continent has long been regarded as the ultimate destination – a cradle of hu…

There’s plenty to see and to in KwaZulu Natal, but can it be pitched as a standalone destination to overseas visitors? Some members of the trade make a compelling argument for standalone package…

Markets that have experienced significant growth over the last six months, and that already have over 1 000 arrivals include Saudi Arabia and Ireland. Arrivals from Saudi Arabia are up 56% for the fir…

Comair has called off the acquisition negotiations it entered into earlier this year.In April, Comair told its shareholders it had entered into negotiations to potentially acquire a business which, if…

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing and the largest African airline, is pleased to announce that it has finalized preparations to launch flights to Moroni, Comoros, with the latest B737-800 New Ge…

Fly Blue Crane has opened bookings for its new service, which launches on October 5, between OR Tambo and Mthatha.Flight 7B300 will depart Johannesburg on Mondays and Tuesdays at 06h50 and arrive in M…