Kenya launches virtual safari campaign
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala has today officially launched a virtual Safari live stream campaign to showcase game safaris in some of the parks and reserves across…
RDB allocates US$3.7 Million for post covid-19 marketing
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has earmarked Rwf3.5 billion shillings (US$3.7Million) for the marketing of the country’s tourism sector post the coronavirus pandemic. The Head of RDB Clare Akamanzi confirmed…
Time for Africans to showcase unique culinary experiences at 2nd UNWTO Gastronomy Challenge
Gastronomy is one of the defining attributes of cultures and its significance in the African context cannot be over emphasised. Sadly, with the continent’s diverse and sumptuous culinary experiences, little…
Fairmount Norfolk closes indefinitely, fires all employees
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts which owns the iconic Norfolk in Nairobi, said it is closing its hotels indefinitely and will fire all the staff due to uncertainties of the coronavirus…
UNWTO launches Global Guidelines to reopen Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively,…
Brussels Airlines to start Kigali flights in July
Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier and largest airline of Belgium, announced Monday that it will finally resume commercial flights to different destinations including Kigali. The Lufthansa Group carrier grounded its…
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2020 Karibu-Kilifair Exhibition scrapped
This year’s Karibu KiliFair Travel Exhibition has been rescheduled for 4-6, June next year. The Organisers in a communication to travel trade confirmed the ravaging corona virus as the main…
Ugandan Passport Application goes online
It is now possible for any Ugandan to travel outbound without going through so much trouble to acquire a passport. This follows the government’s activation of an e-application portal which…
Uganda increases Gorilla Permit fee to $700
Following the overwhelming demand for gorilla permits by tourists and tour operators-prior to the COVID 19 outbreak, Uganda Wildlife Authority is set to increase the cost of gorilla tracking from…
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Ethiopian Skylight Hotel announces cleanliness initiative
Ethiopian Skylight hotel has instituted measures to ensure guests and patrons of the five-star facility are safe and secured. In the wake of the disruptive coronavirus pandemic, the hotel in…