Africa

Mahlatini, the UK’s Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Holiday Company (British Travel Awards 2016 and 2017), has opened its first permanent base in Africa, with a dedicated sales and product offi…

From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa.Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunitie…

Zambia’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a budget for 2019 that will focus on diversifying tourism offerings and marketing the country as a top destination.Speaking at a parliamentary briefing …

Malawi plans to cut the cost of tourist visas and roll out a tourist visa application process online in a bid to boost tourism.Isaac Kapotola, Malawi’s Director at the Department of Tourism, sai…

There was a lot that still needed to be clarified concerning changes to the immigration regulations, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) CEO, Bongani Maseko, told media and members of the aviation in…

Riding Wild Borana is launching its first riding safari. The seven-night horseback safari will take place from February 1 and will include fly-camping and lodge stays across the Borana Conservancy in …

To ensure that Cape Town remains one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, a Joint Association Member Meeting (JAMMS) was held last week where key stakeholders launched the collaborative…

Michael Njogu has been appointed Managing Director of Sense of Africa East Africa, as of September 1. Njogu replaces Martin Cook, who died earlier this year.Njogu joined Sense of Africa in 2016 as Sal…

AirKenya’s subsidiary airline, Regional Air Services, Tanzania, will add a Dash 8 service between Serengeti and Zanzibar, effective December 1.From June 1, 2019, subject to regulatory approval, …

Mack Air has opened a new guest lounge with a luggage storage facility at the newly upgraded Kasane International airport, and is also looking at the possibility of bi-weekly flights to Windhoek.Micha…