Mathias Ringa

Mathias Ringa

Kenya Airways can now fly direct to the US.

Kenya Airways granted permit to fly to US

11 Sep 2017

The Tanzanian government is clamping down on herders grazing cattle in the national parks and game reserves.

Tanzania clamps down on grazing in protected areas

08 Sep 2017

The Rwanda Development Board projects that MICE will contribute $64 million to Rwanda’s economy this year.

Rwanda to be promoted as a MICE hub

07 Sep 2017

The TTB is in talks with three airlines to boost Tanzania’s tourism.

Countdown to 3-day Swahili tourism trade show in Tanzania

06 Sep 2017

The Kenya Tourism Board attributes the increase in tourists to the peace enjoyed in the country after last month’s general election.

Tourist numbers in Kenya may hit 1.5m by year end

05 Sep 2017

Zanzibar tourism investors are concerned about the minimum wage hike.

Zanzibar tourism investors raise concern over wage increase

31 Aug 2017

The construction of Bugesera International Airport is under way.

New Rwandan airport breaks ground

29 Aug 2017

The elephant population in Maasai Mara is on the rise.

Maasai Mara’s good news story – Giants on the rise

28 Aug 2017

With an influx of holidaymakers into Tanzania, thousands of beds are needed to accommodate the growing demand.

Tanzania faces growing accommodation demand

25 Aug 2017

Photo credits: Savora Hotels. Savora Woodlands Hotel and Spa in Nakuru County.

Sarova Hotels opens new property in Kenya at Nakuru

24 Aug 2017

A new airline is set to take off in Uganda.

New Ugandan airline to launch in November

23 Aug 2017

Air Tanzania sets its sights on direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Bujumbura.

Air Tanzania eyes Burundi route

21 Aug 2017

Kenya to receive more guests next month following the recent elections.

Peaceful polls bode well for Kenya tourism

17 Aug 2017

Hoteliers in Uganda continue to lobby government over tax on upcountry hotels and lodges.

VAT hits Ugandan hotel occupancies

16 Aug 2017

The UK has issued an update to its travel advisory for Kenya.

UK updates Kenya travel advisory

15 Aug 2017

The return of three Italian airlines could mean more international tourists to Kenya.

Chartered flights return to Kenya’s coast

14 Aug 2017

Kenya’s elections this year turned turbulent, however tourist hotspots remained safe.

Popular Kenya tourist spots unaffected by post-election protests

14 Aug 2017

The Tanzanian Government introduced an 18% Value Added Tax last year, which has raised concerns for the tourism industry.

Tanzania government says VAT not deterring tourists

10 Aug 2017

Construction of the cable car project is set to begin in November on the Likoni channel in Kenya.

Kenya plans Likoni cable car project

08 Aug 2017

Tourist arrivals from China have increased by 34.8% in the first four months of this year.

Kenya eyes growth from China

02 Aug 2017

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