The next edition of KARIBU-KILIFAIR, the biggest and most innovating tourism fair in East Africa will be held from June 5-7, 2020 once again at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha (TGT grounds). The upgraded venue is growing again by 20% from last year to now 35,000 sqm. What’s new for 2020: Enlarged and improved 35,000 m2 Fair layout for 450+ exhibitors…
August 2019 Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe and Painted Dog Conservation (PDC), along with Capmount Lodges, have joined forces to translocate a pack of Endangered wild dogs from Hwange National Park to Chikwenyaat Mana Pools National Park on 23 September. Further demonstrating the company’s conservation commitment, the move will help to increase the current wild dog population…
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, the latest hotel property of Marriott International has made an official debut in the MENA region. The hotel’s 45-storey tower comprises 360 rooms, offering a range of room types including suites and serviced apartments. Speaking about the property, Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Middle East & Africa,…
The return of the Expo 2020 Dubai bus tours that recently took place in July and August 2019 has been announced. Earlier this year, ‘The World’s Greatest Show in the Making’ tour began on 20 July 2019 and concluded 31 August 2019. The initiative connected Expo 2020 with people across the emirates. Expo 2020 Dubai’s…
A new corporate website has been launched by LEVA Hotels & Resorts showcasing the brand’s product facilities and offers, officials revealed. The website also features intuitive site mapping with minimal scrolling and clicking requirements. Speaking about the website, J.S. Anand, founder and chief executive officer of LEVA Hotels & Resorts, said: “Our new website stayleva.com…
Hospitality groups have been urged by Dubai’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to join the UAE Food Waste Pledge. The ministry held an event in collaboration with food wastage technology Winnow to highlight the role of AI in tackling food waste. UAE food waste pledge Several government and private sector companies came together…
Pre-flight staycation offers have recently been launched by Hilton for UAE residents at two of its properties. The staycation package at Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport, located four kilometres away from the airport feature free shuttles that run frequently between the hotel and terminals, access to the outdoor pool and fitness centre and a complimentary…
August 22, 2019 The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority board would like to advise that Mr Givemore Chidzidzi has been appointed as the organisation’s Acting Chief Executive with immediate effect. Mr Chidzidzi takes over after Economist, Mrs Rita Likukuma, who was seconded by the board to temporarily take charge of the organisation’s executive affairs after the Chief…
The annual Hotelier Middle East Awards to celebrate the best in regional hospitality is scheduled to hold on October 23, 2019. The event which was launched 15 years ago has the theme for this year as “Everyone’s a Rockstar.” Almost 600 nominations were submitted across 18 categories for Hotelier Middle East Awards 2019. Here’s the full…
On September 15, 2019 the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites will be celebrating its 10th year anniversary. To share this milestone celebration with Dubai residents, the hotel will be offering a discount on dining experiences at three of its restaurants for the whole month of September. The property has also introduced a competition for…
