Industry news updates and press releases. Everything tourism: travel, aviation, hotels, entertainment, attractions, events, etc.
Dec 14, 2018 Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Tourism Expo is an annual Tourism Trade Fair organized by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. The Fair provides a unique opportunity for tourism stakeholders to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business with tourism professionals from both local and various tourism source markets under one roof. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority successfully…
Addis Ababa, Dec 5, 2018 Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline is pleased to announce that it has been crowned Company of the Year by All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA) on 29 November 2018 in Sandton, Johannesburg. Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, has also been listed…
African Parks are pleased the announce the arrival of thirteen giraffe into Malawi’s Majete Wildlife Reserve. This translocation is truly historic as the first ever introduction of the species into Malawi’s National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. Following months of meticulous planning, a 2,500-km journey (one of the farthest of its kind) was undertaken in early…
Nov. 27, 2018 Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline is pleased to announce that it has won 2018 Best Airlines in Africa Award for the 7th year in a row from African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The award was given on November 27, 2018 in recognition of its exceptional…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) would like to advise all partners, stakeholders, the media and the general populace that after wide consultations it has been decided to defer the hosting of the Harare International Carnival. The much anticipated annual national event which was pencilled for December 2018 will not be held this year and this…
Addis Ababa, Nov. 10, 2018 Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s Largest Cargo operator, has taken delivery of its 8th B777 freighter aircraft in its cargo fleet family, on November 10, 2018 at its home base at Bole International Airport. Maintaining its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion in the global cargo industry, Africa’s Largest Cargo Service provider…
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has promised that his administration will pay more attention to tourism by developing some policy frame work to guide the process “Plateau was nicknamed ‘the home of peace and tourism because of the weather and the people’s hospitality, so we kept on calling it home of peace and tourism…
For a first hand and personal experience with Malawi’s thriving population of wildlife, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust have launched the ‘Malawi Conservation Experience’, offering participants an unbelievable opportunity to work up close with animals and contribute to the country’s conservation success. The Malawi Conservation Experience is the perfect getaway for animal lovers and adventure-seekers who want more than the…
Addis Ababa, Nov. 2, 2018 Ethiopia has launched visa on arrival service for all African travelers as of November 1, 2018. The service was launched at a colorful ceremony held at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in the presence of the African Union Commission Chairperson, Ethiopian high government officials, African Ambassadors residing in…
The 11th Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo witnessed a significant success as 23 countries participated in Zimbabwe’s premier travel and tourism expo. Over 150 buyers arrived the country from various parts of the world and some of them were part of a pre-expo tour group which went on a familiarization trip of some places, while the rest…
