November 29
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SA Govt
Today, Western Cape Tourism MEC, Alan Winde, in conjunction with the Province's destination marketing agency, Wesgro, unveiled its Summer Campaign - "Adventurously Yours, Naturally... Read more »
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Hotel Operators Schooled On Financial Management
Ghanaian Chronicle
The Ghana Progressive Hotels Association (GHAPROHA), in collaboration with the Business Development Service Fund, has organised a five-day workshop, geared towards building the... Read more »
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Tunisia-EU - Tourism Co-Operation Convention Signed
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tourism Minister Elyes Fakhfakh and Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani signed Wednesday as part of the Business... Read more »
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SA Govt
The Ministry of Sport & Recreation South Africa and the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA), today launched the... Read more »
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Walvis Scoops Swiss Tourism Award
New Era
Walvis Bay has received a 2012 Swiss Tourism Award and was also recognized as a natural paradise that should be preserved for tourism. Read more »
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Hotels Record Few Bookings for Holiday Season
The Star
A campaign to encourage Kenyans to visit the Coast and other local sites will soon be launched. CEO Association of Hoteliers and Caterers Mike Macharia, says hoteliers could be... Read more »
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Tourism Minmec Charts the Way Forward for 2013 [press release]
SA Govt
The Department of Tourism held its last MINMEC (Minister and Members of Executive Council) meeting in Cape Town to review its 2012 achievements and to plan the way forward for... Read more »
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Odongo Appointed NSSF Boss for Three Years
Capital FM
Tom Odongo has been appointed the Managing Trustee of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for three years. Odongo whose appointment takes effect from November 28, has been the... Read more »
November 28
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Rwanda Named Among Top Tourist Destinations
New Times
RWANDA has been ranked among top 10 world adventurous places for 2013, according to Globe Spots, an international travel guide for tourists. Read more »
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Etihad Wins Belgium Travel Award
The Star
ETIHAD Airways which started flights to Nairobi in April has stepped up local competition for flights outside the continent by being named as best long haul flight at Belgium's... Read more »
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Nigeria, Important Market to British Airways - CEO
Vanguard
British Airways (BA) has described Nigeria as a market that is very important and strategic to its operations. Read more »
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KTB Targets Domestic Tourists As Foreign Markets Dry Up
The Star
THE Kenya Tourism Board is stepping up efforts to encourage more locals to consider domestic tourism as arrivals from major international markets reduce. Read more »
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Malindi Hotel Readies for Conference On Tourism Boom
The Star
A three Star hotel in Malindi has embarked on a Sh50 million upgrading and renovation programme of their facility for conference tourism. Sai Eden Roc Hotel, which is currently... Read more »
November 27
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Airport Gets More Land to Expand
Daily News
MORE than 1bn/- has been spent to compensate 412 people evacuated from the already acquired 238.8 acres of land, to pave way for the rehabilitation and expansion of Mpanda airport... Read more »
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Increased Cross Border Trade Boosts Tanzania Aviation
EA Business
The increase in Cross Border Trade has been termed as an enormous opportunity for the aviation industry to flourish within the region. Read more »
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'Nigerians Spend U.S.$700 Million Annually On Overseas Treatment'
Vanguard
Nigerians spend over $700 million every year on medical treatment overseas as a result of inadequate healthcare services in the country. Read more »
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UNWTO Assembly Preps On Track, Says Mzembi
The Herald
GOVERNMENT says it is satisfied with the country's state of preparedness to host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly next year. Tourism Minister Walter... Read more »
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Mwazo Joins Race for Taita Taveta Senator Seat
The Star
Tourism minister Dan Mwazo has declared his interest in the Taita Taveta county senator seat. Mwazo warned his rivals to prepare for "a bruising battle". Read more »
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Another Tourism Revolution in Cross River
Vanguard
Several years ago, Andrew Carnegie, a famous motivational speaker, said "the men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it." In other words and succinctly... Read more »
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The Star
So, word has it that Tusker Project Fame winner, Ruth Matete is broke. Apparently the reality TV star is said to have spent her money on frivolous endeavors and not invested a... Read more »
November 26
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After the Euphoria of Independence, the Anti-Climax of Reality [opinion]
Daily Maverick
In July 2011 South Sudan took charge of its own destiny. SIMON ALLISON reports on the state of the world’s newest nation. Read more »
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Abdulkarim Shah - MP Who Loves Playing With Water
Daily News
SOME Members of Parliament love to play with fire by testing the patience of the government and other law reinforcing state organs, but the Mafia MP Abdulkarim Shah, would rather... Read more »
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Daily News
THE CEO Roundtable of Tanzania is optimistic that the discoveries of vast deposits of natural gas has the potential to lift the country from the category of least developed... Read more »
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Why Private Plots in the National Parks?
Daily News
THE Parliament has made a shocking discovery after it found out that there are sections of the country's national parks that have become exclusive possession of private... Read more »
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Push to Place 'God's Mountain' Under NCAA
Daily News
THE Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment has proposed that "Oldonyo Leng'ai," the active volcano, be placed under proper conservation. Read more »
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