APTA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 APTA Global Forum, taking place 24-26 September 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania! Hosted in partnership with the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) at the stunning Gran Meliá Arusha, this year’s forum promises to be an unforgettable gathering of Africa travel industry leaders,…
Index Select is thrilled to introduce the newest partner to their collection: Ishara Reopening this week, we are excited to celebrate and reintroduce the world to the reimagined Ishara in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Whether traveling solo or part of a group, seeking exhilaration or relaxation, Ishara has the space for you to experience everything you’re looking for…
Nomad Tanzania’s recent safari competition has raised £13,100, the money raised will be used to host additional ‘beds for meds’ outreach clinics in the coming months of 2025. Nomad’s ‘beds for meds’ programme reaches villages that sit far beyond conventional healthcare networks – think of it as the ultimate house call – using beds in…
Rwanda’s government has announced that it will introduce a tourism levy to support development of the industry. Approved by Rwanda’s Cabinet as one of several tax policy reforms on February 10, the levy will be payable by tourists and fixed at 3% of the overall hotel room rate for the duration of stay. Cabinet’s statement…
Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection has announced the establishment of a new marine reserve in collaboration with the Zanzibar government. This protected zone covers the entire coast of Bawe Island to preserve its coral reefs and support the area’s rich biodiversity for future generations. The reserve prohibits fishing in the designated area to enable…
Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital, is evolving into a hub of conservation, tourism and cultural innovation – buoyed by significant progress in 2024 and exciting plans for 2025. Key developments across conservation efforts, eco-tourism and hospitality highlight the city’s upward trajectory. In 2024, the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust introduced new visitor engagement initiatives at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.…
Experiential eco-tourism operator Wild Expeditions will open an exclusive-use, seasonal camp within its private concession in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park on May 1. Open during the prime game viewing months between May and the end of November, the Muddy Teak camp will be set among teak and ordeal trees on the banks of a natural waterhole around…