AllAfrica News: Travel and Tourism

Tanzania: Halotel Proud of Five Years Achievements, Awarding Customers With "Double ...

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:02:40 GMT

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- October 2020 Viettel Tanzania Public Limited Trading as Halotel is still celebrating five years of its service since it started its operations in Tanzania. For all that time, the company has managed to achieve its goals to the maximum, which includes increasing of number for its subscribers.

Ghana: Minority Demands Clarity Over Contract Awarded to Foreign Company to Test Passengers At KIA

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:53:40 GMT

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority in Parliament is questioning the circumstances under which Frontiers Health Services Limited was awarded the contract to test passengers for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Kotoka International Airport.

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Forbes '20 Best Places to Travel in 2021'

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:44:45 GMT

[New Times] Rwanda has made it to the Forbes' list of top 20 best destinations to travel to in 2021.

Kenya: Rising Covid-19 Infections Worry Hoteliers

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:15:13 GMT

[Nation] Tourism stakeholders in Mombasa are a worried lot following an increase in Covid-19 cases.

South Africa: Dept Looks for Opportunities to Grow Rural Tourism

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:57:45 GMT

[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela says opportunities must be identified to grow rural tourism.

Namibia: Meriam Questions Lira Appointment

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:37:54 GMT

[New Era] Namibian international model Meriam Kaxuxwena, also known as MK, is not impressed with the news that South African singer Lira has been chosen as Namibia's tourism ambassador for FENATA, further saying she needs her endorsement.

Seychelles: Govt and IFC Launch Victoria Falls Tourism Recovery Plan

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:26:42 GMT

[263Chat] October 22, 2020--The Government of Zimbabwe and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today launched an initiative to boost tourism in and around Victoria Falls to help strengthen Zimbabwe's tourism industry, which has suffered a sharp decline in visitors because of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Zimbabwe: Zim, IFC Launch Vic Falls Tourism Recovery Plan

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:03:09 GMT

[The Herald] Zimbabwe and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, yesterday launched an initiative to boost tourism in and around Victoria Falls to help strengthen the country's tourism industry that has suffered a sharp decline in visitors due to the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.

South Africa: Successful SA Express Bidder Cherry-Picks Airline's Aviation Assets

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:44:55 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Fly SAX wants to only purchase SA Express's flight routes, landing rights and aviation-related licences. The offer excludes SA Express assets, including its aircraft fleet, engine parts and spares for the aircraft. These assets will be sold through a public auction.

Liberia: Transport Minister Installs Travel Signs

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:34:41 GMT

[New Dawn] -seeks logistical support for Police

Zimbabwe: Agency Ranks Zimbabwe As World's Safest Tourism Destination

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:03:46 GMT

[The Herald] The listing of Zimbabwe by US travel and tourism agency Tourlane as the safest place to visit in the world when countries reopen borders for international travel after Covid-19 restrictions reflects the peace and stability in the country and should help the tourism sector recover rapidly.

Namibia: Relief for the Tourism Industry

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:44:48 GMT

[New Era] Players in the tourism industry can now heave a sigh of relief after the government yesterday announced the relaxation of Covid-19 restriction, including the removal of the five-day mandatory test for international visitors.

Africa: Govt Backs Okonjo-Iweala to Lead WTO

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:56:21 GMT

[New Era] President Hage Geingob yesterday disclosed that Namibia will be supporting the candidature of former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the director general post of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Gambia: Boat Passengers Lament Expensive Fares

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:09:01 GMT

[Foroyaa] Scores of passengers, who ply the Banjul-Barra crossing point by boat, have expressed their concerns over the safety of these boats and the amount of money they spend on fares.

Gambia: Restricting Travel, What Happen to Allocated Funds? Authorities Still Mute!

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:02:46 GMT

[Foroyaa] Gambia Government in collaboration with the Senegalese Government in March 2020 closed its air space, sea and land borders in a bid to curb the spread of COVID 19. This decision by the two states came in the wake of the confirmation of the first case of COVID 19 on 17th March 2020.

Uganda: Kalangala Moves to Breathe New Life Into Tourism After Lockdown

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:12:26 GMT

[Monitor] Kalangala's main access route via Masaka must be restored if the tourism potential of the island district is to be realised, leaders have said.

Nigeria: Cross River Governor Promises World-Class Luxury Resort As Dubai Firm Invests in Calas ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:19:30 GMT

[Leadership] Calabar -- Calas Vegas, a twin Island located in Calabar, off the coast of the Atlantic ocean, is set to become a tourists' destination as a team of investors from Dubai announced its involvement in turning Governor Ben Ayade's vision into Nigeria's answer to the Gulf country.

Mauritius: Jean Michel Pitot - "It will take time to build up the tourism industry"

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:32:43 GMT

[L'Express] Tourism, one of the largest industries in the country, is today cause for much concern. With no tourists on the island and a tug of war taking place between the hoteliers and the government about whether to open the borders to stimulate the economy or keep them closed to keep Covid-19 out, we speak to Jean Michel Pitot, president of the Association des Hôteliers et Restaurateurs de l'île Maurice (AHRIM) and CEO of Attitude Hotels about his take on the situation.

East Africa: Regional Tourism Players Push for Harmonised Travel Protocols

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:17:40 GMT

[New Times] The East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP), the top private sector body for tourism in the region on Tuesday, October 20, advocated for harmonized reopening protocols in partner states.

Rwanda: Rwanda Ratifies Continental Aviation Constitution, Eyes Bite of Tourismcherry

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:16:57 GMT

[New Times] Last week, Rwanda approved the revised African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) constitution, becoming the 13th African state to ratify this establishment.