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A ground-breaking partnership between leading African and international attractions associations is providing new opportunities for local providers to expand their reach to global markets. The African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA) has successfully forged a p

The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority is set to celebrate Tourism Month with focus on the provinces cultural heritage and tourism legacy. Musa Zondi , MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, announced the celebrations will take place at the uMgungu

The threat of a strike by Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) workers has receded as ATNS and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) have reached agreement in a wage dispute that had threatened to disrupt the countrys aviation sector. Originally, ATNS workers r

Revival of Akagera National Park in Rwanda as a tourist destination is a remarkable success story: the park experienced its best ever tourism year in 2023 when the protected area welcomed 54000 visitors. Situated in eastern Rwanda, Akagera is one of 22 protected areas managed by conserv

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) will focus primarily on six strategic pillars over the next three years: Destination marketing Advocacy and influence Thought leadership Transformation Collaboration Key enablers. <

Albatros Travel Africa has acquired Hanglip Mountain Lodge in the greater Waterberg region of Limpopo from Entabeni Hospitality. As part of the Honeyguide portfolio, which includes four safari camps in South Africa and Tanzania, the lodge will be rebranded as Honeyguide Conservation Lodge.

British Airways will expand its LHR-CPT seasonal schedule for the upcoming South African summer season, according to Cape Town Air Access (Wesgros air route development project). BA currently operates a daily service from London Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport. From

Mozambiques e-visa system, which had been applauded for being implemented rapidly by government in 2023, is causing entry difficulties for travellers to the country. Last week, Tourism Update highlighted unlawful land travel practices hindering road transport to Mozambique. A rec

Emphasis on a transparent and enabling policy environment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is set to accelerate investments in the tourism, creative and cultural sectors, driving infrastructure and sectoral development. With 47 of the 54 African Union (AU