South Africa’s Tourism Sentiment soars in 2022
South Africa’s alluring appeal has seen the country being ranked number #16 globally in terms of tourism sentiment. This is according to the recently released Tourism Sentiment Index®, for the third quarter of 2022. The Tourism Sentiment Index is an independent global initiative offering destination marketers unique real-time insight into their customers and the conversations […]
We Must Come Together to Stop Illicit Trafficking Of Cultural Property, Says CS Malonza
Kenya: The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage, Hon. Peninah Malonza has expressed the need for African nations to come together in the critical fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. She said while the COVID-19 pandemic worsened illicit trafficking in cultural property in the Eastern Africa region, discourses, and debates on the […]
South African Airways introduces new routes just in time for the festive season
Johannesburg – South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season. The airline commences services to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Windhoek in Namibia, and a special schedule for Ggeberha from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport. On Thursday, 8th of December 2022, SAA will commence twice daily flights to Windhoek in Namibia, 7 […]
MV World Odyssey Docks at The Mombasa Port
Kenya, Africa: The Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Peninah Malonza on Monday (Nov 28) welcomed 800 passengers aboard the MV World Odyssey, the first-ever cruise ship to dock at the new cruise terminal in Mombasa. “The arrival of this cruise ship is significant especially now that tourism activities in Kenya are enjoying an upward surge. We are […]
Air France Continues to Increase its Services to East Africa
Air France unveils the first new routes of its 2023 Summer flight schedule (April – October 2023), characterized by increased service to East Africa, in particular. As of 12 June 2023, Air France will inaugurate a new route from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Dar Es Salam (Tanzania) as a continuation of the service to Zanzibar […]
SA Tourism Advances the Business Events Sector Through Collaboration at IBTM World
Partnerships and collaborations are key to propelling the global business events sector. This is the sentiment as the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) heads to showcase South Africa’s business events capabilities at IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain. Taking place from 29 November to 1 December, IBTM World will bring together over 3000 destinations and […]
UNWTO Connects Tourism and Culture in Nigeria
UNWTO brought together leaders and some of Africa’s best creative minds around a shared vision for advancing sustainable development and opportunity across the continent. Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture, and Creative Industries celebrated the close ties between the two major sectors. Around 40% of all tourists cite culture as […]
Condor establishes connections to Johannesburg, South Africa
Two weekly direct connections from Frankfurt, tickets can be booked from EUR 349.99 November 7, 2022: For the first time at OR Tambo International Airport: Last Friday, Condor flight DE2288 took off from Frankfurt in the direction of Johannesburg, officially starting weekly connections. Germany’s most popular holiday airline is now taking travelers directly from Frankfurt […]
IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels across African markets
AFRICA: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall and The Fairview Nairobi in Kenya and Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam in […]
Ethiopian Commences Passenger Flight to Bulawayo, Third Destination in Zimbabwe
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has launched a new flight to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls starting on 30 October 2022. Ethiopian has started four weekly flights to Bulawayo, a third destination city in Zimbabwe after Harare and Victoria Falls, and a third new destination opened after the pandemic. With the addition of Bulawayo, Ethiopian […]
