Wilderness Safaris has introduced its family-friendly Bush Buddy service to camps in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.The complimentary service pairs children with a dedicated and trained mentor, for …
Africa Tourism Partners to host Travel and Tourism Masterclass early 2019
Following a successful 2018 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards (ATLF) held in Accra, Ghana, at the end of August, African Tourism Partners (ATP) will host its Africa Travel and Tourism Mark…
Mozambique aims to become main tourist destination in Africa by 2025
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi said that culture and tourism are complementary of one another, and that the country must take advantage of its potential to boost development, aiming to b…
Destinate launches new travel portfolio
Destination marketer, Destinate, has launched its own travel portfolio, Destinate Travel, consisting of uniquely packaged travel experiences, says Founder, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold.She says Destin…
Local cuisine a highlight of innovative culinary experiences
With much hype around culinary tourism, the industry needs to constantly find new ways to be innovative. Tourism Update looks at how foodies based in Southern and East Africa are creating innovativ…
SAA seat capacity loss threatens Johannesburg hub status
Johannesburg is in danger of losing its hub status because its dominant carrier, South African Airways, lost more than 13% of its international seat capacity between March and September this year.T…
New luxury tented camp to open in Namib desert
Zannier Hotels will open a new luxury tented camp, Sonop, in the Namib Desert next year. The camp will be its second property, following the opening of the group’s first luxury tented camp, O…
SA visa policy needs to support job creation
South Africa’s visa policy needs to support the fact that one in five of all new jobs created globally comes from travel and tourism, says Department of Tourism Director General, Victor Thara…
What the Travel Media Gets So Horribly Wrong About Africa
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Corcoran to lead Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Marriott International has selected Brendan Corcoran as general manager of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, representing the debut of Westin Hotels & Resorts in the destination.A combinat…