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In an effort to broaden activities at tourist attraction centres countrywide, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) is introducing lions at Chinhoyi Caves, 129km from Harare, along the Beitbridge-Chirundu road.Zimparks…
As the province heads into peak tourism season, partners in the Western Cape’s tourism industry have committed to work together to ensure that tourism safety is a priority.The Department of…
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 12:25
Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to Manchester
Written by SATOA
Ethiopian Airlines’ new service between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Manchester International Airport (MAN) was launched on December 1. The airline announced in May that it would launch flights to…
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 12:20
Qatar Airways’ new Mombasa flights set to boost Kenya’s tourism
Written by SATOA
Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Mombasa, Kenya, landed on December 9 at Moi International Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway in Kenya, and a move that is…
Cullinan Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire Followme2 Ltd – a UK-based inbound southern African and Russian tour operator with offices in London and Kenilworth, Cape Town.CEO of Cullinan Holdings, Michael Tollman,…
The SA National Department of Tourism (NDT) has noted the influence of new technologies on the tourism sector, in a lekgotla(business meeting) held at the end of November by senior management…
Emirates has replaced the B777 with an Airbus A380 on one of its four daily flights to Johannesburg.Flights EK762 (Johannesburg-Dubai) and EK761 (Dubai-Johannesburg) are now served by the flagship A380…
Zimbabwe and Turkey are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Travel Turkey Izmir Fair (TTIF), due to take place from December 6 to 8 in Izmir,…
Monday, 10 December 2018 12:13
New tourist route in Mpumalanga to uplift local communities
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The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), together with Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and the Bushbuckridge Local Tourism Organisation, launched the Bushbuckridge Marula Cultural Route on November 22.The launch showcased all…
Monday, 10 December 2018 12:11
Rwanda hosts nationwide workshops to improve hospitality sector
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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) organised customer care workshops in the country between November 28 and December 7, with the aim of improving service delivery standard in the hospitality sector.The…
We recently unveiled our brand new Safari Suite and Safari Room at Safari Lodge, which is the perfect hideaway for up to four guests. Not only are the two rooms…
It’s hard to beat your wedding day…but what better way to start married life than heading off on safari? Victoria and her husband Josh headed to Mahali Mzuri for the…
We are pleased to announce that Mont Rochelle is now a proud member of Pack for a Purpose, joining Kasbah Tamadot, Ulusaba, Necker Island and Mahali Mzuri. It’s a fantastic…
Provincial Minister of Economic Opportunities, Beverley Schäfer, will launch the fourth route in the Western Cape Government’s Cape Cycle Routes network in Swellendam on Monday, December 10.The Overberg Meander is a…
Marriott International’s European-inspired brand, AC Hotels by Marriott, has opened AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, marking the debut of the brand in Africa.Owned and developed by the Amdec Group, the hotel…
The Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa in Mauritius has a new space at the Kids’ Club, designed for children from the ages of three to 11 and has also…
According to Stuart Parker, Desert & Delta’s Business Development Manager, the new aircraft will improve the tourist experience when being transferred between camps. Guests will be able to view game and…
Wednesday, 05 December 2018 12:23
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris - South Africa's Leading Tour Operator 2018
Written by Springbok Atlas
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded South Africa’s Leading Tour Operator in the World Travel Awards held in Durban recently. The 2018 World Travel Awards, in…
The Blue Train’s Winter Warmer Book a trip on board Africa’s Leading Luxury Train between now and 28 Feb 2019 for travel in South Africa’s Winter season (May, June & July)…
The Board of Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) appointed Bongiwe Mbomvu as Acting CEO on November 28.The Board resolved to appoint an Acting CEO while it is engaged in the process of…
Habitas plans to open its first hotel in Africa.The new hotel will be situated in Namibia, about an hour’s drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport.Oliver Ripley, CEO of Habitas, revealed…
