Treetop Walkway, a new attraction in Tanzania’s Lake Manyara National Park, opened this month. The 370-metre walkway among the treetops allows visitors to experience the forest and wildlife from…
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Ghana signs multiple destination agreement to promote tourism with South Africa
In order to promote tourism between Ghana and South Africa, the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has signed a multiple destination agreement with South Africa, which would facilitate tourists to…
Another carrier eyes Victoria Falls route
RwandAir is looking into flying to the new Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe after taking a recent tour of the facilities.The airline’s CEO, John Mirenge, speaking to Tourism Upda…
Sanral makes a case for toll road in Wild Coast
In a study published this year in African Journal for Physical and Health Sciences, researchers discussed the challenges and opportunities for community-based tourism in the Wild Coast. They argued th…
New flights provide gateway to Liuwa Plain National Park
Proflight will launch a twice-weekly schedule between Lusaka and Kalabo in Zambia next year.The service will initially operate from April-June and October-December. Flights will operate on a Wednesday…
UNWTO supports tourism development of Sudan
Secretary General of UNWTO, Taleb Rifai, has expressed the commitment of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to support Sudan’s tourism development during his recent official visit to Sudan.T…
Consultants hired to advise SAA
National Treasury has confirmed the appointment of Boston-based management consulting firm, Bain & Company, and South African consulting and advisory firm, Abacus Advisory, to advise on SAA’…
Qatar Airways boosts capacity on Cape Town, South Africa, flights
Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month.This means an additional 158 sea…
Air Seychelles announces expansion in Europe and Indian Ocean in 2017
Air Seychelles has announced a major fleet and network expansion which would see the airline introduce a second Airbus A330 aircraft, commence non-stop services to Düsseldorf (Germany) and Durban…
Correction: RwandAir route to South Africa
Tourism Update reported on November 18 that RwandAir had cut its South Africa route. This was incorrect and Tourism Update apologises for the error.RwandAir has cut its thrice-weekly leg from Johannes…