Two years after cheetahs were reintroduced to Malawi, in Liwonde National Park, four individuals were safely translocated from South Africa to Majete Wildlife Reserve to form a crucial founder population and help grow the range of the vulnerable big cat. A small founder population of wild cheetahs has been successfully translocated from South Africa to…
Leading travel writer and publisher of ATC News, Prof. Wolfgang Thome, has emerged as one the winners of the African Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards scheduled to take place on September 23rd at the 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market. Prof. Thome, a German national arrived in Kenya in the mid 1970s and has lived on…
An initial shortlist of winners of the African Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards has been released by the organisers, African Travel Quarterly ATQNews.com. The African Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards is expected to honour personalities that have distinguished themselves in the travel and tourism industry and contributed to the growth of the sector in Africa…
…this is the second part of my return to Ghana. You can read the first part here. ***** We were checked in at the reception and went straight on to enjoy a late dinner at the Branche Restaurant of the hotel, before actually making our way to our rooms for a good night rest. At…
As Ghana celebrates 2019 as the “Year of Return” in commemoration of the 400th year anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved African to set foot on American soil in 1619, I couldn’t help but think it should actually be tagged as the “Year of Returns.” Hey, I’m not trying to be a smarty-panty…
As part of plans for Edo State to successfully host the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), the Ministry of Arts Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs plays hosts to the 35 commissioners for Culture and State Directors of Arts across the Federation. The opening ceremony which was held at the…
Accra, the capital city of Ghana played host once again to West Africa’s regional travel and tourism expo, the Accra Weizo and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel was once again the venue of the two-day event which brought together travel and tourism industry professionals from West Africa and other parts. Jointly organised by the Ghana…
July 2, 2019 As art lovers and culture enthusiasts across the country prepare to participate in the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) scheduled to hold in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the state government has intensified sensitization of local exhibitors. Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs,…
Lagos, Nigeria – July 2, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines (ET), the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline has issued a press release July 2, 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria. In the press release, the airlines responded to a certain news report regarding an alleged seizure of foreign currency by personnel of…
June 29, 2019 The 50 Africa American tourists who arrived Benin form California, United State of America, earlier in the week have paid a visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. The tourists said their visit was necessary, as it will make them understand the culture of Benin…
