Botswana Unveils First Cable Car Project

Cable Cars Botswana (CCB) has revealed ambitious plans for the installation of cable cars in the southern region of Gaborone, atop the scenic Kgale Hill. The cable cars will offer an exciting urban adventure, providing visitors with panoramic views of Gaborone and its surroundings. In 2019, CCB initially tried to launch cable cars in Chobe…

Terror Threat Advisory Issued for Small Part of Tanzania

Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice to Tanzania yesterday (October 30), advising against all but essential travel to any area within 20km of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique. This is due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism and follows an earlier terrorism warning regarding certain…

KZN South Coast Focuses on Building Rural Tourism

There is a drive to develop rural tourism assets globally, with inclusive tourism economies beneficial for both tourists and hosts. Through rural tourism, outlying communities are included in mainstream economies, tourists are afforded more authentic, nature-based experiences, and conservation becomes a central tenet. On the KZN South Coast, this welcome trend has unearthed unique tourism…

Fastjet’s New Flight a Boost for Bulawayo

Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has welcomed fastjet Zimbabwe’s continued route investment into the country, celebrating the additional flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport that launched on Monday (October 30). The new weekday flights increase the daily service to 12 weekly flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, introducing choice and…

Upcoming Webinars from APTA Members

WETRAVEL – THE BOOKING & PAYMENTS PLATFORM FOR MULTI-DAY AND GROUP TRAVEL BUSINESSES EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, November 15th at 2pm Eastern REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/292904651107414 Join this webinar to learn about WeTravel, a platform built to support travel businesses by digitizing and simplifying the booking and payment process. Now used by more than 5,000 travel companies,…

Airlink Expands Malawi Operations

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will expand its South Africa – Malawi operations with additional flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe from 16 December 2023. In September, Airlink launched services to both Lilongwe and Blantyre in its foray into the Malawi market, which became the 15th country in the independent regional airline’s comprehensive route network. “As anticipated,…

Kapama Kruger Homestead Opens

The moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived – the official opening of Kapama Kruger Homestead!   Nestled in the heart of the renowned Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Kruger Homestead is a testament to luxury and untamed beauty.   We invite you to explore a haven where your wildest dreams of an…