Skift Take: Millennial-friendly products and services are finally on the rise in South Africa’s tourist industry, and the desire for immersive experiences could see a much-needed trickle down…
8 Adventure Spots That Are Crowd-Free Alternatives to Overtourism
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Coming soon: Uganda’s Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Ugandan travel show, Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE), is set to take place this month at the Sheraton Kampala Gardens in Kampala from February 23-25.The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is the organ…
Caaz to upgrade Zim airports
Last week, the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) announced that it had set aside US$253 million for airport development projects in a global drive to lure back airlines.Fewer than 20 inte…
Cape Town Water Shutoff Postponed But Restrictions Remain
Residents have been cutting back on water usage as a possible shutoff looms. Pictured is the Molteno reservoir in Cape Town. Waldo Swiegers / Bloomberg Read the Complete Story On Skift
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Zimbabwe calls on Airbnb accommodation hosts to register
Zimbabwean Tourism Authority (ZTA) has requested all operators of unregistered designated tourist facilities to register.Following an announcement by Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, P…
Kruger Lowveld Tourism raises concerns over roads and infrastructure
Kruger Lowveld Tourism (KLT) has set its agenda for 2018, following a brainstorming session with the regional tourism body’s President and Executive Management.KLT Executive Director and Mark…
Kenya places tourism and wildlife under one ministry
Players in the tourism industry have welcomed establishment of Tourism and Wildlife Ministry. Initially, wildlife was listed under Environment.Kenya Tourism Federation National Chairman, Mohamed He…
Looming Water Shutoff Threatens Cape Town Tourism
Cape Town’s main water supply from the Theewaterskloof dam outside is pictured on Jan. 23, 2018. A severe drought may force the city to turn off most of its taps. Associated PressSkift Take: …
Paarl wine route merges with tourism body
Wine tourism and destination marketing in Paarl got off to a great start for the year with Paarl Tourism and Paarl Wine Route merging to operate under one umbrella.The decision, which was made duri…