Makerere alumna made a full-circle return to her alma mater to inspire tourism’s next generation about digital presence Founder of Bamboo by Kristy, Dorothy Ntenyingi made an appearance at her alma mater this month — not as a student clutching a notebook, but as an alumni innovator with a business model to defend. She returned…
It is no secret that the central region of Africa is far behind the other regions with regards to tourism. However, while others see obstacles, some see opportunities. Meet Agatha Iyok, the amiable CEO of Flora Travel and Tours based in Limbe and organizer of the Cameroon International Tourism Fair. Discipline, dedicated and determined, Agatha…
White River, Mpumalanga — In a ceremony that blurred the lines between policy and practice, the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Department of Tourism officially launched the refurbished restaurant at Hotel 247 today, Friday 18 September 2026. The event was less about a ribbon-cutting and more about a tangible declaration: transformation in South Africa’s…
The story of risk, resilience and ownership. Celebrating how Khosi Mthalane built a 100% Black female-owned hotel during the COVID pandemic, when the world was at a standstill, demonstrating courage in crisis. White River, Mpumalanga — Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu officially launched the new restaurant at Hotel 247 today, Friday 18 September 2026,…
Officially opened in August 2024, Novotel Nairobi Westlands is larger and more accomplished than its façade suggests. It arrives on the city’s hospitality scene with quiet confidence — a polished, contemporary hub that serves both business travelers and leisure seekers with equal finesse. The setting and design Situated along Lower Kabete Road in the city’s…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines will begin flying to Nacala, Mozambique, on 27 October 2026, adding a third destination in the country to its rapidly growing southern African network. The pan-African carrier said the new service will operate three times a week — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays — with Nacala joining Maputo and Beira…
Dubai ceremony honour Seychelles’ Ambassador at Large and global tourism icon with highest distinction for transforming smaller destinations Dubai, UAE — Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism and Culture of Seychelles and one of Africa’s most prominent international tourism figures, has been honored with the “Golden Flag Award,” the highest distinction presented at the…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced on 29 August 2026, a strategic partnership with conservation non-profit Archipelagus to help manage the Sibiloi and Central Island National Parks, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake Turkana National Parks. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in implementing the Lake Turkana National Parks Management Plan (2026–2036). The parks…
CEO Siira Mutseke targets West African markets after AKWAABA 2026 Award, as the company prepares for 2027 AFCON sports tourism surge. Lagos, Nigeria — Siira Mutseke, Chief Executive Officer of Kampala-based Gorilland TravelCare Uganda, has officially been named among the recipients of the Africa Travel 100 Award at the 22nd edition of the Akwaaba African Travel…
Who is Cathryn? Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m Cathryn Karanja, founder of Gatura Greens. I grew up between Nairobi and Kisumu, and I think that has shaped a lot of who I am. I’ve always loved nature, hosting people, and creating experiences. I studied Economics and Gender Studies, then worked in Fast Moving…
