The Radisson Red, Cape Town opens its doors on Tuesday in the V&A Waterfront’s newly revamped Silo District. This is the first Radisson Red to open on the continent.The hotel will offer: …
Tourism Boards Team Up to Attract High-Yield International Visitors
The destination marketing organizations (DMOs) NYC & Company and Cape Town Tourism are embarking upon the first-ever city-to-city partnership between groups in the United States and South Afric…
Egyptian Tourism Rising After Years Of Stagnation
Despite repeated attacks, tourists are returning to Egypt in masses. According to the government’s information, the number of visitors in the first seven months increased by 54% to 4.3 millio…
New tented camp in Namibia
A new tented camp recently opened at Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek, Namibia.The tented camp is family friendly and is surrounded by gardens for families to explore.There are three meru-style t…
African Bush Camps enhances guiding experience
African Bush Camps will temporarily close its camps early next year.Jemma Macmillan, Marketing & PR, told Tourism Update: “The camp closures are purely to bring all our guides from every …
Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Kenya Airways
Oman Air has implemented a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways covering services between Muscat and Nairobi.It is the latest in a line of codeshare deals from Oman Air, which has also recently l…
Morocco: A New Holiday Heaven For Chinese Tourists
During a visit to Beijing in May 2016, the Moroccan King Mohammed VI exempted Chinese nationals from visa obligation when traveling to Morocco. The decision has been effective since June 2016. The …
iSimangaliso bids farewell to CEO Andrew Zaloumis
After 20 years of leadership and a career dedicated to people-centred conservation, Andrew Zaloumis has stepped down as CEO of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. He will pursue his studies in sustainab…
POPI Act to revolutionise SA tourism businesses
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is set to revolutionise South African businesses at every level, from the person who answers the phone to the board.This warning comes from Leishen…
President Khama resolute on sustainable tourism
President of Botswana, Ian Khama, has called for co-operative responsibility to conserve tourism resources in the country.Speaking in the US, he said non-governmental conservation organisations, th…