Marriott International has opened the doors of its first Marriott Hotel in Rwanda, bringing the signature brand’s welcoming service and world-class amenities to sub-Saharan Africa for the fir…
First Cruise Ship Returns to Tunisia Since Fatal Museum Attack
A photo of local tourists from last summer. following two attacks in 2015, European tourists began booking trips elsewhere. The return of a cruise ship is a return to normalcy of sorts. Paul Schemm…
Hilton expands in Africa
Following the African Hotel Investment Forum in Kigali this week, Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of new hotels in Africa.The 280-room Hilton Garden Inn Accra Liberation Road will not only b…
Nairobi skyscraper will be home to Hilton hotel
A Hilton hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, is scheduled to open in 2020 in what will be Africa’s tallest building at 1,083 feet.The Hilton Nairobi Upper Hill will be part of a project with residential…
Trade expects Latam flights to grow South American arrivals
Latam Airlines Group announced its first service to Africa earlier this year, starting on October 2 with three weekly flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and S&atild…
Etihad Airways expands in Africa with kulula deal
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Africa through a new codeshare agreement with kulula, South Africa’s award-winning low cost carrier.The codeshare deal offers Etihad Airways …
Sun International launches mega event facility
Sun International has launched its new conference and events concept, SunPark, at Sun City.SunPark gives event organisers access to a multipurpose facility with an indoor venue and outdoor space fo…
Botswana: Entry fee to be levied on tourists?
The Botswana Tourism Organisation is working towards introducing a new tourism development levy.Keitumetse Setlang, Public Relations Manager at BTO, told Tourism Update in an interview that consult…
Military route launched in Cape Town
Cape Town Deputy Mayor Alderman Ian Neilson officially launched the Military Heritage Route in Cape Town last week.The route showcases the rich military heritage that Cape Town has to offer.Neilson…
Kenya Kalling campaign targets one lakh Indian visitors
Kenya Tourism Board has launched a consumer promotion and travel trade incentive campaign, #KenyaKalling for the India market to target one lakh visitors. ‘Kenya Kalling’ is a special i…