Fly Modern Ark has submitted a proposal to the Zimbabwean government to buy a 25% shares in Air Zimbabwe, Founder Theunis Crous told Tourism Update. The move would result in an injection of $220m i…
Cresta’s Mowana Resort to undergo major refurb
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Botswana, will undergo a refurbishment in the second quarter of 2018.John Gray, GM, told Tourism Update, that the h…
Iconic Kenyan hotel reopens after refurbishment
Hemingways Watamu in Watamu, Kenya, has reopened after an 18-month, €9.7 million refurbishment.The resort now comprises 39 deluxe guestrooms – 26 Ocean Rooms and 13 Deluxe Ocean Rooms &n…
New authentic tourism product launched in CPT
The Langa Quarter tourism enterprise, based in Langa Township in Cape Town, was recently officially launched. Spearheaded by Tony Elvin, who has, together with the local community, transformed the …
Wildlife Act receives Fair Trade certification
Wildlife Act, an award-winning conservation organisation that uses volunteers to help track and monitor endangered wildlife, has been certified by Fair Trade Tourism.Wildlife Act advances conservat…
Ethiopian Airlines welcomes the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first airline service in Africa to add Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. The aircraft model is one of the most technically advanced, ultra-comfortable, fuel-ef…
South Africa recognised as Most Popular Shooting Destination of 2017
The International Film Business Awards in association with Indywood Film Market (IFM) honoured South Africa as the Most Popular Shooting Destination of 2017.“It is highly encouraging to know …
Seychelles’ Tourism highlights hiking experience
The Tourism Department of Seychelles has launched a new leaflet providing tips to hikers, especially tourists, keen to explore Seychelles’ walks and trails.The leaflet has been produced by th…
Hanneli Slabber from South African Tourism recognised as a game changer
The fourth edition of the North India Travel Awards, honoured the leaders of the travel and tourism industry in the region, at The Lalit New Delhi. At the ceremony, Hanneli Slabber, Regional Genera…
Howie appointed to new sales leadership role with Oakwood Worldwide
Oakwood Worldwide has announced the appointment of Juliet Howie as director of sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.Howie will report directly to managing director of EMEA, Tom Meerte…