Kylie Granat

Kylie Granat

East Africa’s beach destinations continue to gain popularity amongst international travellers.

Beach destinations spur new tourism growth

31 Jan 2019

Back row: Riël Meynhardt, Craig Seaman, Annemien Kotze, Daniel Kritzinger, Raino Bolz and Johann Nepgen. Front row: Annemarie Ferns, Hildegard Kidd and Margie Potgieter.

Tourism levies – a welcome boost for Stellenbosch tourism

30 Jan 2019

SA President reignites talks on Johannesburg-Mumbai route

29 Jan 2019

The MICE sector is proving to be a significant contributor to the tourism industry.

MICE: a driving force behind the tourism industry

29 Jan 2019

African Bush Camps’ newest offering, Linyanti Expeditions, is a mobile luxury camp in Botswana, which will open on May 1. Credit: African Bush Camps.

African Bush Camps to open luxury mobile camp in Botswana

28 Jan 2019

The Immigration Office at Mwanza Airport only accepts cash payments for visas, as it cannot currently process any form of credit card payments.

Reminder: Cash required in Mwanza for Tanzanian visa

28 Jan 2019

South Africa’s tourist arrivals were sluggish for November 2018, however India has started to make a comeback with a 25.6% increase.

India arrivals into SA show recovery

22 Jan 2019

Phase two of refurbishments commence at Lemala Wildwaters Lodge in Uganda.

Phase two of Lemala Wildwaters Lodge refurb starts

18 Jan 2019

East Africa’s beach destinations continue to gain popularity amongst international travellers.

Beach destinations spur new tourism growth

18 Jan 2019

East Africa offers travellers iconic beach destinations to explore, coupled with unique safari experiences.

Continued demand for East Africa’s bush and beach packages

18 Jan 2019

Tourism Update looks at air accessibility in East Africa.

Increased air accessibility contributes to East Africa’s tourism success

18 Jan 2019

Kenya’s tourism industry continues with day-to-day activities despite the recent attack at a hotel in Nairobi.

Kenya tourism resilient despite Nairobi attack

16 Jan 2019

Hideaways unveils new dhow experience on the Zambezi River. Credits: Hideaways.

New dhow experience introduced in Victoria Falls

15 Jan 2019

2018 was a successful year for Akagera National Park in Rwanda, posting a 20% visitor and revenue increase.

Akagera National Park records 20% visitor increase

14 Jan 2019

Rafiki Safari Camp in Malawi opened at the end of 2018, sporting luxury safari units and camping facilities. Credits: Rafiki Safari Camp.

Rafiki Safari Camp opens in Malawi

10 Jan 2019

Kenya records significant increase in 2018 tourist arrivals when compared with 2017.

Kenya's tourism arrivals surpass two-million mark

09 Jan 2019

LVMH to acquire Belmond, with the transaction expected to be complete in the first half of 2019.

Global luxury group reaches acquisition agreement with Belmond

09 Jan 2019

Social media is changing the way people make travel decisions, therefore it is key for the tourism industry to have an online, appealing and visual presence.

Social media, travel’s ultimate influencer

06 Jan 2019

Cheetah Plains introduces custom-built electric game vehicles in the Sabi Sands. Credits: Mike Eloff.

First electric game vehicles spotted in Sabi Sands

06 Jan 2019

Opting for warmer weather, vibrant beaches, and authentic safari experiences, international travellers flock to Africa for a unique, Christmas experience in the sun.

Unwrapping Christmas in Africa

13 Dec 2018

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