The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women in Tourism Regional Congress, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping the tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation, and improved finance access. Women make up 54% of…
The start of South African regional carrier FlySafair’s twice-weekly flights between Cape Town and Windhoek on October 22 has been met with excitement from Namibia’s tourism industry, which is also looking forward to increased SAA frequencies from Johannesburg. South Africa is Namibia’s largest tourist source market, accounting for 46% of the country’s arrivals in 2023,…
&Beyond has reopened its Mnemba Island private lodge off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar after a comprehensive refurbishment by long-time collaborators Fox Browne Creative and Nicholas Plewman Architects. The lodge’s 10 beachfront bandas have been completely rebuilt and enlarged with all interiors replaced. Every banda now features a redesigned private beach lounge with two private…
After a four-year hiatus, Southern Sun is reopening its popular Dar es Salaam hotel in Tanzania. The property has undergone an extensive refresh. Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam’s commercial district, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam borders the historic botanical gardens and neighbours major government offices, embassies and diplomatic missions including Julius Nyerere…
Federal Airlines has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two state-of-the-art Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft. Each aircraft’s cabin interior offers spacious seating arrangements, large windows for panoramic views, and quiet flying conditions. These additions to its fleet, which can land on shorter airstrips, mean guests will have quicker and more direct…
AFRICAN Sun Limited has completed the highly anticipated restoration and full refurbishment of its flagship Hwange Safari Lodge on the border of Hwange National Park. Work on the overhaul began in March, under the group’s broader programme to refurbish several properties to align with modern global trends. The refreshed lodge features 99 rooms, including 85…
Essence of Africa, the premier international buyers’ forum for African tourism, is launching with strategic emphasis on familiarisation (FAM) trips to drive sustainable growth and increase Africa’s share of the global tourism market. The inaugural event at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2-4 will provide access for pre-qualified international buyers to…
Did you know that an estimated 400 species of birds have been recorded within the Zambezi National Park, making this a bird lover’s paradise. From the deck outside your suite at Chundu Island, or from a canoe trip on the river, get ready to spot the Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Collared Palm Thrush, Lanner…
Vered Tours is happy to announce our Travel Advisors’ Fam Tour of Morocco, February 14-24, 2025 including roundtrip air on Royal Air Maroc from New York’s JFK Airport. The tour will include breakfast and dinner daily, in depth visits to Rabat, Fez, Marrakech, an overnight in a luxury Sahara Desert camp and much more. Non-industry…
We are thrilled to announce that Kapama Karula has once again been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler in their prestigious 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking #5 in the category of South Africa: Resorts. This recognition reflects the exceptional experiences we continue to offer our guests, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our team and the…