The Zambian government has prioritised tourism as the second most important economic sector in the country toward the achievement of Zambia’s national Vision 2030, which aims to transform the…
The not-so-long and winding road…
The new Mozambique highway, which opened in November last year, as well as the opening of Africa’s longest suspension bridge, the Maputo-Catembe bridge, has improved travel time between Maput…
People on the Move: Wilderness appoints new lodge managers
Wilderness Safaris has appointed Jason Glanville and Allison Bauer as the new managers for Bisate Lodge in Rwanda.The couple worked at several game reserves and national parks over the past seven y…
TAP Air Portugal takes off for Banjul, the Gambia
TAP Air Portugal has launched flights to Banjul, capital of the Gambia.A regular operation is now offering three flights a week, departing from Lisbon.Flights between Lisbon and Banjul are being op…
Major expansion for Cape Point property
Imhoff Farm on the Cape Point tourism route is undergoing a rejuvenation.Construction on the original Cape homestead is under way with phase one set for completion before the peak season.Imhoff Far…
New luxury hotel to open in Rwanda
Mantis is set to open a 77-roomed hotel, Kivu Marina Bay Hotel, in Kamembe which is close to Lake Kivu.The hotel will open in January next year and compromise a bar, business centre, conference roo…
International Airlines Group to acquire Air Europa for €1bn
International Airlines Group has agreed to acquire Air Europa in a deal valued at €1 billion.The group will to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Spain-based airline through its Ib…
New bank notes for Zim
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will soon release its new-generation Zimbabwe dollar banknotes and coins as part of measures to meet transactional demand for both locals and tourists.The RBZ say…
Southern Spoor celebrates 20 years in hospitality
Southern Spoor Marketing celebrates 20 years in business this year and in honour of this anniversary, will focus on several new initiatives.Southern Spoor was established in 1999 with a portfolio o…
SAA, Air Mauritius get closer
A NEW commercial joint venture between SAA and Air Mauritius is “an exciting, major step forward in the evolution of the relationship” between the two airlines, says SAA Spokesperson, T…