South Africa: All Safe, Flights on Schedule After Fire Damages Skukuza Airport Terminal Roof

[ad_1] Airlink confirms that a section of the Skukuza Airport terminal roof was damaged in a bush fire yesterday. Passengers and airport personnel were safely evacuated and fortunately, nobody has been hurt or incapacitated. Airlink flights will operate on schedule. Airlink with SANParks, its partner service providers, and lodges in the surrounding area, have set up temporary departures, and arrivals facilities, and related services using back-up systems to perform the associated processes. “We want to minimise any disruptions at Skukuza and […]

October 7, 2024 1

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Kenya: Visa Removal for Kenyans Boosts South African Tourism Industry

[ad_1] Nairobi — The recent removal of visa restrictions between Kenya and South Africa has been celebrated by South African businesses as a significant boost for the tourism industry. This sentiment was prominently voiced during the three-day Magical Kenya Travel Expo, which concluded on Friday. South African representatives expressed optimism about the implications of this policy change. Duncan Muriuki, who runs Destination Africa, a travel agency based in South Africa, highlighted that the easing of travel requirements has already increased […]

October 7, 2024 1

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Somalia Ramps Up Security Operations in Tourist-Hub Jasira Amidst Al-Shabaab Threats

[ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside the capital, Mogadishu. The maneuver, aimed at preempting insurgent activities, particularly by al-Shabaab militants, involved sweeping checks along the strategic highway connecting Mogadishu to Jasira. The operations, which have seen an intensified presence of security forces, are part of a broader strategy to safeguard the area against the backdrop of […]

October 7, 2024 2

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Rwanda Reassures Tourists, Investors On Marburg Safety Measures

[ad_1] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Health have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country following the confirmation of the Marburg virus on September 27. In a statement shared on Thursday, October 3, on RDB's X platform, they emphasised that Rwanda remains open for business and outlined measures to protect Rwandans and visitors. The statement reassured the public that tourism in Rwanda remains safe, with the health and […]

October 4, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Street Festivals Attracting More Tourists in Ethiopia

[ad_1] According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data, street festivals play a significant role in promoting tourist inflow to a given country. Ethiopia is the leading country in Africa to register tangible and intangible heritages, manuscripts, and biosphere reserves by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). As the nation has many tourist heritages, efforts are underway to inscribe many more attractions in the prestigious list of UNESCO. In Ethiopia, the month of Meskerem (September) […]

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Nigeria: As Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria

[ad_1] After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airlines, Adnan Kazim, said: "This has been a long-awaited moment, and we are excited to resume operations to […]

October 4, 2024 1

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Africa’s Famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara Are Being Hit By Climate Change – a Major Threat to Wildlife and Tourism

[ad_1] The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration sustains hundreds of predators and scavengers like vultures. The wildlife is also important for local governments and communities that rely on funds from tourism and conservation efforts. All […]

October 3, 2024 2

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Nigeria: LASG, Private Sector Collaborates to Boost Tourism, Youth Development

[ad_1] The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social development and its Tourism counterpart in collaboration with Skal International have concluded plans to ensure that people with disabilities are carried along in the course of good governance in the state. Speaking at this year's World Tourism celebration in Lagos, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Bolaji Ogunlende said the government will leave no one behind in the move to develop the youths in the state. Ogunlende said the government […]

October 3, 2024 3

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Liberia: House’s Chairman On IBCT Appeals for U.S.$3m in 2025 Budget

[ad_1] As the preparations for the Draft 2025 National Budget by the Executive get into gear, an appeal has been lodged to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to have a serious consideration of the cultural and entertainment sectors. Montserrado County District #17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson, chairman of the House's Committee on Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Tourism (IBCT), over the weekend made an appeal for the inclusion of the National Collective Societies of Liberia, arguing that the development of the […]

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