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Wilderness has unveiled the renovated Tubu Tree and Little Tubu camps in Botswanas Jao Reserve. The redesign of Tubu tree stands as a testament to our passion a proud endeavour that embodies our vision for these camps. The new camps are wilderness sanctuaries that celebrate the untamed

Tourvest Integrated Tourism Group (TITG) is leveraging tourism as a force for good by championing local community development and sustainability across South Africa and Africa. Beyond the economic benefits, tourism is crucial in cultural preservation, infrastructure development, entrepreneurship

Kenyas new Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife has pledged to fast-track strategies aimed at unlocking the immense potential of the countrys tourism sector with particular focus on overhauling the countrys National Tourism Policy. As a result of President William Ruto s ca

Removal of price parity clauses between online travel agent (OTA) Booking.com and contracted accommodation providers in South Africa has been lauded as a landmark decision that will help enhance price competition and drive direct online bookings. The global booking giant which commands

Ker Downeys new Grays Eden Sanctuary in Maun the gateway to Botswanas Okavango Delta brings a new level of luxury to the small town as a crucial development in stimulating the countrys tourism sector. Underscoring the significance of the luxury boutique hotel, Botswanas President Mok

The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southwestern Namibia has been designated as Africas first Wilderness Quiet Park in recognition of its commitment to preserving the pristine environment and providing a quiet sanctuary for wildlife and visitors. Acknowledging the rapid extinction of quiet

The Bushmans Nek Berg and Trout Resort in the southern Drakensberg near Underberg is reeling after a runaway bushfire gutted the lodge in the early hours of Friday, August 9. The resort reported no loss of life, with guests escaping with not more than a few minor injuries. It relocated

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a contract with a Dubai-based engineering and consulting company, Dar Al-Handasah, to design Africas largest airport aiming to manage up to 110million passengers per year four times the capacity of Bole Addis Ababa International Airport. According to Ethiop

Airlink has withdrawn sales for its direct Cape Town-Gaborone flights after the Botswana Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) informed the airline that it had not been granted authorisation to operate the route. The CAAB has also instructed Airlink to remove all advertisements of the new ser