The South African tourism industry needs to consistently communicate with source markets to manage the country’s reputation as a safe destination, according to industry experts.Since news of …
‘No legal remedies’ until insurance appeal is heard
As long as there is an appeal pending around a Business Interruption (BI) insurance case, insurance policy holders have very few legal remedies at their disposal.This is according to a spokesperson…
Bucket list experience: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Seeing the mountain gorillas in East Africa has been on my bucket list ever since I saw the 2014 documentary, Virunga, which tells the story of the rangers in the DRC who have risked their lives to…
Insurance indemnity period now being disputed
While some insurers, such as Guardrisk, Hollard and Santam, have agreed to settle outstanding Business Interruption insurance claims, the tourism and hospitality sector is now bracing for another b…
Saga launches range of trips in anticipation of travel return
Saga has launched its 2021/22 range of holidays, including familiar favourites as well as some brand-new destinations.In Europe, the company will offer many long-stays such as four weeks for the pr…
Tanzania: Ngorongoro Turns On Geotourism to Boost Revenue
AS Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) plans to invest in its area to get more tourists who stay longer, it has initiated efforts to bank on Ngorongoro- Lengai Geopark for more revenue.Wh…
Lodge reopens as tourism in Zambia slowly restarts
African Bush Camps’ Thorntree River Lodge outside Livingstone in Zambia, is upbeat about the outlook for 2021 following its recent reopening to local and international guests.“Thorntree…
Kenya: Jambojet Offering Passengers 10,000 Seats At Sh2,100
Nairobi — Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has announced a 72-hour sale, offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of Sh2,100 one way to usher in the new year.The three day sale which is p…
Tanzania: This’ Why Most Tourists Do Not Return to Tanzania After First Visit
Arusha — Owners of tourist firms and stakeholders of the tourism sector in Tanzania, including retired conservationists, have cited five major factors that make tourists visiting the country …
South Africa: A Safari Into the Social History of the Kruger National Park
Most conservation books set in Africa are written by white authors and often (unintentionally) for a white audience. Jacob Dlamini uses the park as a microcosm of South Africa’s wider history…