May 6
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Sandele Eco-Retreat a Natural Environment
The Point
Eco-tourism contributes greatly to the development of tourism in this country. One such place that promotes this in The Gambia is Sandele Eco-Retreat, a beautiful sight to behold... Read more »
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Cassinga Fear Leads to Tourists Arrest
Namibian
THE fear of a repeat of the massacre of Namibians at Cassinga, Angola, 35 years ago, may have fueled the arrest of 22 South African cancer awareness campaigners and impounding of... Read more »
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Hoteliers Hail Jubilee Tourism Plan
The Star
THE Africa Hotel Investment Forum has hailed the new government's decision to improve focus on the tourism industry to ensure its sustained growth. Read more »
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Hemingways Adds Nairobi Unit to Its Collection
Capital FM
The Hemingways Collection has added Hemingways Nairobi to their Watamu and Ol Seki Mara properties. Read more »
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Jetlink Creditors Asked to Appear in Court On Friday
The Star
CREDITORS of financially troubled regional airline Jetlink Express Limited who wish to support or oppose a pending winding up case filed by fuel supplier Finejet have been... Read more »
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Times of Zambia
SOUTHERN Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe has called for expeditious preparations for the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly... Read more »
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This Day
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin writes on the Kwara State government's realization that promoting tourism in the state is bound to reduce dependence on federal allocations. Read more »
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Nok - a Visit to Africa's Ancient Civilisation
Daily Trust
By all standards, this enclave which is reputed to have hosted the African tribe that first had the visible traits of civilization and modern touch should be a tourist's haven, but... Read more »
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Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Appoints New Head of Department [press release]
SA Govt
Mr Bongani Gxilishe has been appointed as the head of department for the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) starting from... Read more »
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Mombasa: The Hot and Breezy Gateway to East Africa
Independent
The city of Mombasa on the southeast coast of Kenya charms its way into your system with its tranquillity, Arabic influences, friendly people and gorgeous beaches combined with a... Read more »
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Rwanda's Medical Tourism Is Brilliant
Independent
The next time any member of the Ugandan ruling regime becomes ill, Rwanda will be a destination of choice. Read more »
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The Kwara Tourism Destination Move
Vanguard
The Kwara State administration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed is putting tourism in the front burner as a major source of revenue for government. Read more »
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Nairobi Park Diary - the Cute Decoy
The Star
Driving near large trees along the Athi River, we saw a large troop of vervet monkeys. It was late afternoon with the sun shining and many of them sat enjoying the warmth. Read more »
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Going On Safari in the Rains Is Not So Bad After All
The Star
Rains have been hitting us for the last one month now. It is common knowledge that people in Nairobi have a way of welcoming rainy season. It is the season when we witness the... Read more »
May 4
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ZDA Calls for Tourism Investment
Times of Zambia
THE Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has implored local and foreign investors to take advantage of various incentives in tourism to explore the massive potential and exploit it. Read more »
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Precision Air Reassures Continuous Flights in Zanzibar
Daily News
PRECISION Air, has refuted claims published in The 'Daily News' on Friday, which suggested that the Zanzibar Revenue Board has restrained departure of all flights as well as... Read more »
May 3
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ACC Probe At Wildlife Resorts Continue
Namibian
THE Anti-Corruption Commission was cagey about the progress of its almost two-year-old investigation into millions of dollars which Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) lost due to... Read more »
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Tanzanian Elephants Could Be Extinct Within 7 Years, Official Says
Sabahi
Tanzania's jumbo elephant population could be wiped out in seven years if poaching continues at current rates, chairman of the parliamentary committee on land, environment and... Read more »
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Serengeti Receives Few Local Tourists
Daily News
THE number of Tanzanians visiting the world famous Serengeti National Park (SENAPA) for tourism purpose is less than 10 per cent, according to Park's Tourism Department. Read more »
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Namibia Economist
Standard Bank Namibia sponsored N$50,000 for the 6th Annual Crayfish Festival held in Lüderitz last week. The 2013 Crayfish Festival which attracted many Namibians to the... Read more »
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Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced the beginning of this year's hunting season. Read more »
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Hotel Branches Out to Tour Services
Daily News
GOLDLAND Hotel and Tours Ltd has introduced tour services for tourists visiting the country's tourist attractions, including Serengeti National Park. Read more »
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The Herald
AS the Zimbabwe International Carnival preparations gather momentum, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has roped in South African gospel guru Benjamin Dube to perform at the carnival. Read more »
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Ola Maputo, Welcome Aboard Kenya Airways
Capital FM
The national carrier Kenya Airways has introduced an additional flight to Maputo in Mozambique to meet rising demand on the route. Read more »
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Minister of Tourism Affirms Importance of Reactivating Tourism for Boosting Economy
SNA
The Minister of Tourism, Antiquities and Wildlife, Engineer Mohamed Abdul-Karim Al-Hud, has affirmed the importance of reactivating tourism and improving effectively the tourism... Read more »
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