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July 02
North Africa: Royal Air Maroc Named Top Regional Carrier - Qatar Best Globally
Business Day Africa
Royal Air Maroc has been named the best regional carrier in Africa in this year's Skytrax ranking, while Ethiopia Airlines was voted the best continental company. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - How FG, 8 States Splashed N100.6bn On Pilgrims
Vanguard
To ease financial pressure on pilgrims, who took part in the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the Federal Government and no fewer than eight states spent N100.642 billion on the… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Ooni Unveils International Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Urges End to Foreign Medical Tourism
This Day
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, has unveiled the Equity Health Group; a pioneering healthcare conglomerate dedicated to… Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Launches Tourism Packages At Catholic Shrines
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has launched the martyrs trail from Munyonyo martyrs shrine to Namugongo martyrs shrine with intentions to give tourists and other visitors… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: No Visa Ban On Nigerians - Turkey Embassy
Vanguard
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern. Read more »
June 27
Ghana: Ghana Ranks Ninth On Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Africa
Accra Times
In Africa, South Africa takes the number one spot as the preferred destination by tourists, followed by Mauritius, Botswana, and Kenya Read more »
South Africa: Zimbabweans in South Africa Welcome Rollout of E-Passports
GroundUp
Pilot programme has seen about 60 e-passports processed daily since 21 June and the Zimbabwean Consulate says it is extending the initiative indefinitely Read more »
Nigeria: Kalgwai Fishing Festival Set to Boost Tourism, Economic Growth in Jigawa
Premium Times
The biggest fish caught at the colourful festival weighed 100 kilograms, followed by 90 and 80 kilograms, respectively. Read more »
Ethiopia: The Recuperating Tigray Tourism [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Tourism, the smokeless industry, is very significant for developing countries like Ethiopia in generating hard currency. Despite ample tourist destination areas, there are times… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Stemming Nigeria's Medical Tourism
This Day
The establishment of Godwin Maduka's Medical University will help in curbing medical tourism, reckons Kalu Okoronkwo Read more »
Zimbabwe: New System for E-Passport Holders
The Herald
Holders of Zimbabwean and SADC e-passports will soon be able to walk into Zimbabwe through a scanner on an electronic gate without queuing or the involvement of an immigration… Read more »
Tanzania: Mega Boost for Tourism Sector in Tanzania
Daily News
HOSPITALITY industry in Tanzania has continued with its steady rise, attracting several foreign hotel investments, and latest in the line is global hotel chain -- Radisson Hotel… Read more »
Zimbabwe: RTG Records 36pc Jump in Hotel Occupancy
The Herald
Hospitality concern, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) recorded a 36 percent growth in hotel occupancy in the first five months of this year to 60 percent, underpinned by sustained brand… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tourism Players Urged to Collect, Remit Levies
The Herald
Stakeholders in the tourism industry have been challenged to remit tourism levies to Government and help to market Zimbabwe as a destination of choice, Tourism and Hospitality… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Border Management Authority to Screen for Mpox At Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with… Read more »
Africa: Aviation Emission Reduction Efforts Face High Costs, Production Hurdles
Business Day Africa
Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties… Read more »
South Africa: 80 Pensioners Scammed Out of Thailand Dream Trip - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2024
allAfrica
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Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development [opinion]
Namibian
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Cheers As Kadaga, Namuganza Bury Hatchet in Busoga
Nile Post
Kamuli District Woman MP and Busoga's political linchpin Rebecca Kadaga and Namutumba iron lady Persis Namuganza had not seen eye to eye in a long while Read more »
Malawi: Sunbird Tourism PLC Posts Mk5.3 Billion Profit.
Nyasa Times
Sunbird Tourism(plc), a publicly quoted enterprise listed on the malawi stock exchange, has announced that it has chalked a profit after task of MK5.3 billion during the financial… Read more »
June 22
Angola: President of the Republic Verifies Conditions for New Airport to Come Into Operation
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, on Saturday visited Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Icolo and Bengo to see the progress of… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra to Top Africa's Tourist Destinations List - Architect Ezenwa
Daily Trust
In a bold move to transform Anambra into Nigeria's premier tourist destination, Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Solution FunCity project, a groundbreaking leisure and entertainment… Read more »
June 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Indigenous Knowledge to Boost Tourism
Ethiopian Herald
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous peoples can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Boost for Business and Tourism - Uganda Airlines Launches Direct London Flights
Nile Post
Securing coveted landing and departure slots at London Heathrow Airport marks a major milestone for Uganda Airlines. This achievement follows the acquisition of two Airbus A330-800… Read more »
June 19
Malawi: Passport Crisis - 16 Malawians Denied Norway Visa Because New Passport Chips Failing to Read
Nyasa Times
In a shocking and depressing news that deepens the country's passport crisis, Norway has refused to grant visas to about 16 Malawians who were set to travel to the European country… Read more »
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