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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

The results of our latest poll indicate marginally positive sentiment among Tourism Update readers towards Cape Town hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics. When asked whether the city should bid to host the mega event, 51% of respondents said yes. A strong proportion of readers (46%) said th

The R210 million (11 million) refurbishment of Sun Vacation Clubs self-catering timeshare units, The Reserve, at Sun City, commenced in July and is anticipated to take three years to complete. All 236 units will be upgraded. The Reserve is situated amid indigenous acacia and leopard tre

Over the past decade, the Northern Cape Land Project has facilitated the creation of five new nature reserves and one protected environment in the Succulent Karoo biome as well as other reserves in development. This initiative, led by Wilderness Foundation Africa, with funding from WWF

Global leader in integrated hotel management Valor Hospitality Partners has extended its footprint in East Africa with a strategic move into branded residences and urban hospitality management. In collaboration with CPS Africa, Valor will manage two pioneering developments in Zanzibar:

The official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, unveiled a suite of digital resources called playbooks this week. The playbooks, available on the Wesgro website, offer a comprehensive collection of digital assets under the province

The Kruger National Park (KNP) celebrated a passing out parade for 33 new field rangers in Skukuza on September 3. Graduates of a six-week basic field ranger training course, chosen after a rigorous selection process, the new rangers will provide much-needed support to the current team by boosti

Luxury lodge collective Natural Selection has announced it will open a new camp in the northern Okavango Delta in April 2025 in collaboration with Uncharted Africa. Located in the private NG12 concession, the 100% solar-powered Mbamba Camp will feature 12 air-conditioned luxury canvas t