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The flagship White Pearl luxury resort in Mozambique has begun a comprehensive renovation project to revive, renew and revitalise the facility by August 2025. Situated in Ponta Mamoli, south of the capital, Maputo, the resorts five suites are undergoing significant upgrades and wooden d

South African National Parks (SANParks) says major road and infrastructure refurbishment at the Kruger National Park has progressed significantly towards completion by June 2025. Infrastructure refurbishment, including tourism facilities, began in July 2022. According to SANParks, this

Air Botswana has announced significant flight services expansion with the introduction of new routes to several destinations within Namibia and South Africa. The expansion is part of the airlines strategic initiative to enhance connectivity across southern Africa, offering passengers more flexib

Ansie Turner is Executive Housekeeper at City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport. She is a manager, mentor, mother figure and friend to many. Described as one of the hardest working members of the team, her superpower is leading with love, making people feel welcome and inspiring

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have linked up with sister company MSC, a world leader in container shipping, to use smart containers guaranteeing the freshest produce is loaded onto cruise ships from warehouses. Each smart container is fitted with internet-connected devices to collect

Botswanas Health Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti has announced measures to protect the country from the highly infectious Mpox virus, including screening tests at borders. Screening for Mpox will be conducted at the countrys two main airports, Sir Seretse Khama International in Gaboro

Virgin Atlantic will extend its seasonal service between London and Cape Town this season by an extra month, due to popular demand. Virgins seasonal flights usually run from October to March. This season, these flights will continue until April 30, 2025. The extension has been

Kenyas tourism sector surpassed over one million international arrivals in H1 2024, marking a 21.3% increase over the first half of 2023 and putting the country on track to comfortably surpass pre-COVID arrivals by the end of the year. Speaking at an event in the Maasai Mara National Re

Kenyas tourism industry is celebrating the recent inclusion of the historic town and archaeological site of Gedi on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list making it the eighth heritage site to receive this designation. The site reflects the rich history and sophisticated architecture of S