Intro by Anniey (Ann) Mwangi Born on 15 January 1978, Dr. Carmen Nibigira was a visionary leader and luminary in the firmament of African tourism. During her tenure as Coordinator of the East Africa Tourism Platform from 2015 to 2017, she was instrumental in positioning East Africa as a unified destination and fostering regional collaboration….
The globally recognized tourism icon from the island nation of Seychelles, Alain St. Ange is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at a special event at the House of Parliament in London, as he continues to elevate the tourism industry globally with back-to-back United Kingdom engagements. On 27 January 2026, Mr. St. Ange is scheduled…
By taking significant steps towards sustainability and minimizing its ecological impact, Sharm El Sheikh demonstrates commitment to green tourism and safety protocols, which is a powerful message to the global travel community, setting a benchmark for destinations striving for long-term success.
She is one of Uganda’s leading young techpreneur. Meet Patricia Mafigiri, an exemplary lady who is the CEO of Travell Kichwa, a premier online travel advisory platform which she launched in 2023. Ms. Mafigiri shared some thoughts with us a while back, and the interview was published in the maiden edition of Travels & Thrills…
Patricia de Lille, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, has welcomed Cabinet’s concurrence of the Tourism Growth Partnership Plan (TGPP), a unified actionable five-year roadmap developed jointly by government and the tourism private sector to unlock the full potential of tourism as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and job creation in South Africa. The…
Marriott has debuted its first Autograph Collection property in Cape Town. Morea House, Autograph Collection, which is inspired by the raw beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back spirit of South Africa’s Mother city, Cape Town, has officially opened its doors in Camps Bay, according to a press release dated 11 December 2025. The new 90-room hotel…
Twenty-four (24) southern white rhino, in a significant demonstration of conservation collaboration, have been translocated to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from South Africa. This marks an important step in restoring Garamba’s ecological integrity and its contribution towards securing a future for this iconic species in Central Africa. The translocation,…
The Quality Assurance Team of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has commenced a comprehensive training programme for directors, managers, and staff of tourism accommodation facilities across the Albertine region, including Hoima, Buliisa, Kikuube, Kagadi, and Masindi. The training, currently underway at Golden Castle Hotel in Hoima, focuses on equipping hospitality establishments with the knowledge and…
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg ahead of the festive season in a decisive effort to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across the country. The information was made available via a media release dated 8 December 2025. This is the first sitting of the…
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, joined President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African delegation at the 4th South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC) taking place in Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo. According to a press statement signed by her spokesperson, Aldrin Sampear, dated 5 December 2025, Minister De Lille reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment…
