Industry news updates and press releases. Everything tourism: travel, aviation, hotels, entertainment, attractions, events, etc.
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…
South Africa’s famous Garden Route National Park has finalised its state of readiness for the 2025 festive season across the three sections – Wilderness, Tsitsikamma, and Knysna, ensuring strengthened visitor services, safety measures, and operational efficiency ahead of the busy holiday period. This was relayed via a press release dated 10 December 2025. The Wilderness…
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…
Jambojet, East Africa’s leading regional airline, has clinched two major industry accolades, as it further cemented its position as a trailblazer in African Aviation. The regional powerhouse won the Airline of The Year for the Best Improved Financial Results by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). In addition, the airline bagged the Best Domestic Airline at Kenya Travel Business Awards…
East African nation, Uganda has received a major boost to its national rhino conservation efforts following the arrival of eight rhinos from Munyawana Conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The translocation donated to the Government of Uganda by African Parks marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s wildlife protection and expanding its nature-based tourism offerings. The rhinos arrived at Entebbe…
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…
Africa’s largest carrier and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, Ethiopian Airlines, is proud to announce that it will launch a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1st 2026. According to a press release dated 9 December 2025, with the launch of the service, Ethiopian network in the Kingdom…
Namibia’s commitment to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and strengthening resilience across its dryland ecosystems was prominently showcased at the UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama City. During a high-level side event titled “Scaling Integrated Approaches for Drylands and Rangeland Resilience,” Kosmas Shilongo, National Project Coordinator for the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) Namibia Child Project,…
