The Sharing Economy in Africa

The growth in the sharing economy will see a dramatic surge in the peer-to-peer business sector, the Abta Travel Convention heard. The next decade will see 30% annual growth. The value of peer-to-peer companies is estimated to hit $335 billion by 2025, against $15 billion in 2013.  This forecast came from PwC partner, David Trunkfield,…

First Ever Africa Geographic Yearbook

December 2015 will herald the very first annual print edition of the Africa Geographic Yearbook.  Expect a visual celebration of Africa – featuring the best from the continent for that year.  This showcase of the very best photographs and stories from the fields of natural history, culture and travel will live on your coffee table…

Constance Ephelia launches chefs academy

Seventeen students from the Seychelles Tourism Academy are the first to be enrolled in the newly-launched Constance Ephelia chef’s academy training. They are following apprenticeship programmes at the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA). The one-year training, which started on September 28, is aimed at simultaneously developing their culinary talents to promote the art within the local tourism…