May 16
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Kanimba Tables Bill to Regulate Tourism Sector
New Times
Lack of regulatory framework for tourism industry has significantly affected the industry, the Minister for Trade and Industry, François Kanimba, has said. Read more »
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Kaseke Bemoans Funding Bottlenecks
The Herald
ILLEGAL economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe continue to negatively affect the country's economic reform efforts, as it emerged that the European Union was financially supporting... Read more »
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SME Tourism Operators Hail NTB Programme
New Era
A group of small business owners in the Namibian tourism sector recently attended an exchange programme in South Africa with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) Black Economic... Read more »
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Arik to Open Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil
Daily Trust
Nineteen years after the Brazilian carrier Varig Air stopped direct flights to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the only Nigeria carrier designated on the route,... Read more »
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The Herald
This year's edition of Africa's largest travel show, Indaba 2013, ended on a high note on Tuesday with Zimbabwean companies that were exhibiting overwhelmed by the number of... Read more »
May 15
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SA Govt
The Western Cape's R12 billion agro-processing industry is developing innovative products to compete on domestic and export markets, says Minister of Finance, Economic Development... Read more »
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Major Road Project Diverted to Preserve Saadani Park's Ecology
Daily News
THE 178km-long Tanga-Pangani-Bagamoyo road has been realigned from passing through Sadaani National Park so as not to interfere with the park's environment, the Deputy Minister for... Read more »
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Park to Construct Sh75 Million Dam for Tarime Village's Livestock
Daily News
SOME 75m/- has been put aside by the Serengeti National Park Authority (SENAPA) to build a water dam in Gibaso village to support livestock and stop interaction between wild and... Read more »
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Polish National Day Celebrated in Nairobi
The Star
Kenya receives over 1000 Polish tourists twice a week with access to direct flights to Mombasa during the peak seasons. The people from the Eastern European country were... Read more »
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Suspected Poachers Arrested in Akagera National Park
New Times
A sustained crackdown on poaching in Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province on Sunday yielded returns: five suspected poachers in Kayonza District were arrested. Read more »
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Tourism Sector Creates Over 140,000 Jobs
ANGOP
The Tourism and Hotel sector has generated over the last days 145,000 new jobs countrywide. Read more »
May 14
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Italian Billionaire Plans Third Kenya Resort
The Star
Italian billionaire and international investor Flavio Briatore will set up a state-of-the-art resort early next year. Read more »
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Addis Fortune
The launch of the Japanese Design Today 100 Exhibition was held on Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Alliance Ethio Française. The event was organized by the Japan Foundation as... Read more »
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City to Implement New Standard for Film Industry
Addis Fortune
Cinemas across the city will now have to adhere to new regulations that have been set by the Addis Abeba Culture & Tourism Bureau. Read more »
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Travel Agents Told to Ride On Kenya's Calm
Capital FM
Travel agents have been urged to take advantage of the current peaceful environment to market Kenya's tourism diversity. Read more »
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Karatu Residents Decry Marauding Jumbos
Daily News
SEVERAL elephants have reportedly moved into residential areas in Karatu District, attacking people and destroying crops in farms. At least three people have been killed in last... Read more »
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Kenyan Tourism Secretary Expects Sector Growth
The Star
Kenya's tourism sector is predicting positive returns on acco8nt of stability after the peaceful general elections. The sector leaders and players are marketing Kenya as a safe... Read more »
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Zimbabwe, Zambia Ready to Have UNTWO Roar
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Zambia are now fully geared for the successful hosting of the 20th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in Victoria Falls from August 24... Read more »
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The Herald
Zimbabwe's tourism industry is on a rebound and nothing will stop the country from regaining its status as one of the leading destinations in Africa, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority... Read more »
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Sanparks Marks 11.4 Percent Increase of Visitors
Biz-Community
There has been an impressive 11.4% increase of visitors from 389,624 to 434,216 in the last 2012/2013 financial year, says SANParks managing executive of Tourism and Marketing... Read more »
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Calls for Durban to Be Permanent Home of Tourism Indaba
Biz-Community
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Mike Mabuyakhulu has made a strong case for the Tourism Indaba to be hosted in Durban permanently. Read more »
May 13
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The Herald
Zimbabwe and other African countries attending the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly meeting in Victoria Falls in August will be seeking to... Read more »
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Karibu Fair Ushers in High Tourism Season
Arusha Times
The countdown to the annual second premier travel and tourism fair in Africa, with a special focus on promoting the new tourists allures and destinations to the outside world, has... Read more »
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South Africa Voted Top Dream Destination
SA Info
South Africa has been voted the top dream destination by members of the world's largest travel and lifestyle social network, Where Are You Now? (WAYN), in the site's recent dream... Read more »
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Times of Zambia
THE Government and the Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) have enough funding and support to successfully host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly,... Read more »
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