The recent arrival of a luxury cruise ship, MS Nautica, at the port of Mombasa has brought hope to revival of cruise tourism in Kenya.Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala, was at M…
Jamaica to forge closer relationship with Dominican Republic
Caribbean tourism hotspots Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have unveiled plans for closer cooperation in a range of areas.Signing a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the United Nat…
Minister Bartlett welcomes global hospitality sector to Jamaica
Jamaican minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett has welcomed delegates to the Montego Bay Convention Centre for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive …
Tourism website copycat cases continue to flood in
Cyber crime is becoming so rampant in the tourism industry that one established operator has recently had to rebrand in order avoid market confusion.Allan Eccles, Owner of Falcon Africa Safaris, wh…
Airlink and Safair announce plans to unite
AIRLINK and Safair have announced plans to unite under the umbrella of a new Airlink Group of companies.An application for approval will be made to the Competition Commission tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov…
Kenya: What the business traveller needs to know
Spotlight on KenyaKenya has the 72nd-largest economy in the world and with a per capita GDP of around $1455 is one of the larger ones in sub-Saharan Africa.75% of the population is employed in eith…
Mozambique to increase ‘biodiversity-based’ bednights fivefold
Celmira da Silva, Mozambique’s Deputy Minister of Land, Environment and Rural Development, recently argued in favour of tourism based on biodiversity, according to local press reports, saying…
Mugabe resigns after 37 year reign
Mugabe has resigned as president of Zimbabwe after a 37 year reign.This follows the submission of a motion to impeach President Robert Mugabe in parliament on Tuesday, by Zanu PF that was seconded …
FlySafair Durban-Eastern Cape routes to boost tourism
FlySafair recently launched a Durban-Port Elizabeth route, and a Durban-East London service will launch on November 27. Bookings are open for both routes.“Any new route coming into an airport…
Airbnb Growth in Southern Africa Raises Familiar Issues
As millennial travel takes off and domestic tourists hunt for holiday discounts, Airbnb is booming in Africa. Admittedly off a low base, the continent is amongst the fastest-growing regions for the…