The US State Department has scrapped its travel warnings for certain countries, and instead launched a four-level travel advisory programme.Explaining the revised system, State Department official, Mi…
Africa
New lodge opening in Zambia
A new lodge, Chikunto Safari Lodge, will open in South Luangwa National Park in April.Regula Burkhalter, Owner, told Tourism Update: “The lodge has four luxury double tents and one luxury family…
Cape Town: 2017 performance during peak season
Initial reports on the December 2017 peak tourism month show high growth in international arrivals. According to Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport registered 127 309 inter…
New camp to open in Liwonde National Park, Malawi
Robin Pope Safaris will open its new camp, Kuthengo Camp, in Liwonde National Park, Malawi on April 27.The camp, comprising four safari tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers, is on a large…
New hotel opens in Zanzibar
On January 1, Constance Hotels & Resorts opened the Constance Aiyana on the island of Pemba, in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago.Located on the northern tip of the island, on the Ras Kigomash…
New tour operator launched to cater to UK ‘adult’ market
A new independent tour operator has launched targeting the ‘adult-centric’ market.Uniquely Adult is specialising in holidays to Antigua, Jamaica and Cancun with all-inclusive accommodation…
South African Tourism highlights new destinations
To expand its tourism base and showcase new destinations, the South African Tourism (SAT) has now further expanded its product offering to include newer regions that offer newer activities. The new de…
Hanneli Slabber from South African Tourism recognised as a game changer
The fourth edition of the North India Travel Awards, honoured the leaders of the travel and tourism industry in the region, at The Lalit New Delhi. At the ceremony, Hanneli Slabber, Regional General M…
IATA urges African states to refuel the aviation sector
Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO of International Air Transport Association (IATA), urged the African states to recognise aviation’s ability to stimulate the region’s economy …
Seychelles’ Tourism highlights hiking experience
The Tourism Department of Seychelles has launched a new leaflet providing tips to hikers, especially tourists, keen to explore Seychelles’ walks and trails.The leaflet has been produced by the R…