Kylie Granat

Kylie Granat

Following the incident that saw Shamba the lion shot, the Marakele Predator Centre has reopened.

Lion park reopens following the death of Shamba the lion

18 May 2018

Kariba Transfer Schedule, a shared transfer platform for operators and agents, has launched in Zimbabwe.

Shared transfer platform for operators launches in Zimbabwe

17 May 2018

Maputo-Catembe Bridge inauguratopn date set.

Inauguration date set for Africa’s longest suspension bridge

16 May 2018

Companies will need to comply with the new EU GDPR, effective May 25 or face massive fines.

Up to €20m fines in face of new data protection regulation non-compliance

14 May 2018

Lakato Safaris recently launched in Uganda offering all-budget travel.

Private tour company rooted in conservation launches in Uganda

11 May 2018

The Ghaap Route will launch later this year in the Northern Cape.

New route set for the Kalahari

09 May 2018

The Skydive Tandem Company launches in Zimbabwe, with charter services starting soon.

New adventure activity launches in Zimbabwe

09 May 2018

Native Minds, unearthing local history while promoting tourism.

Hidden Gems: Native Minds unearths local history and transforms tourism

08 May 2018

Heritage tourism is at the top of ZTA’s agenda for marketing Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe banks on heritage tourism

07 May 2018

Gauteng’s favourite attractions are within easy access of Fourways, making it an ideal choice when visiting the province.

Fourways sets the visitor in easy reach of tourist activity

04 May 2018

A round up of the top upcoming events in Gauteng this year for tourists.

Event tourism in Gauteng

04 May 2018

Industry stakeholders share insights into touring Gauteng.

Gauteng still to reach tourism potential

04 May 2018

Tourism Update talks about the barriers affecting air access in Mozambique.

Air accessibility throttles Mozambique's tourism

03 May 2018

Talking Maps, a new interactive talking map allows visitors to hear all about SA’s top tourist attractions.

Talking map set to launch at Africa’s Travel Indaba

02 May 2018

The Kenya Tourism Board will not be attending Indaba, WTM London or ITB Berlin this year due to a change in its marketing strategy.

Kenya – a no-show at this year’s biggest trade shows

24 Apr 2018

Tapping into a niche market, Wesgro will launch the Halal Tourism Guide at the Arabian Travel Market.

Niche tourism gains momentum with a new Halal Tourism Guide

23 Apr 2018

Recent Australian travel advisory precautioning those visiting SA has highlighted the importance of safety in the tourism industry.

Travellers safety - critical to sustain tourism in South Africa

20 Apr 2018

Tourism Update talks about the barriers affecting air access in Mozambique

Air accessibility throttles Mozambique's tourism

20 Apr 2018

Unpacking tourist visas for non-SADC passport holders.

Mozambique visas: advance application recommended

20 Apr 2018

Marine eco-tourism offers authenticity

19 Apr 2018

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