It’s time for APTA Executive Board Nominations for the term 2017-2020 Currently, the Executive Board has two openings and three board members who are up for re-election. If you would like to join our dynamic board of travel professionals promoting tourism to Africa, please submit your name along with a short bio (100 words) by June 15,…
Have you been dreaming of going to Kenya and discovering its unforgettable landscapes, filled with superb wildlife? Watchzing the warm Indian Ocean, hug its coastline and gazing up at Mount Kenya, towering above a tapestry of farms?It’s no wonder Kenya is a top destination! Enter today to win a 7-day safari adventure from Lonely Planet…
Volcanoes Safaris have been at the forefront of reviving gorilla and chimpanzee tourism in the region since the gorilla parks. Today, Volcanoes Safaris is the leading luxury lodge company in Uganda and Rwanda. To celebrate the opening of the Dian Fossey Map Room at Virunga Lodge, Volcanoes Safaris is offering a special six-day safari to…
The Hon Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities and previously Uganda’s Tourism Minister, inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Uganda Tourism Board, the official Government destination marketing agency for Uganda. Hon Daudi Migereko, former Minister of Lands, will chair the board and members of the Board of Trustees will serve a…
There is no better place than out in the remote darkness of the African bush to appreciate the mysteries of the sky and hear the stories of their relationship to times gone by.CANSAF night sky presenters relate traditional African folklore to the passage of the stars and planets in a fascinating presentation.The evening starts with an…
The sharing economy à la Uber and Airbnb threatens African businesses and society when imposed from outside:The emergence of the sharing economy has disrupted many industries, with vanguard companies like Uber and Airbnb leading the way. Made in Africa solutions are fighting back. Read More