Kylie Granat

Kylie Granat

Continued demand for East Africa’s bush and beach packages

15 May 2019

Tapping into the Chinese business traveller for leisure tourism is imperative for the industry to capitalise on this growing market.

Converting Chinese business travel into leisure tourism

13 Mar 2019

Understanding the types of Chinese travellers coming to Africa is vital, with a growing luxury segment that needs to be further tapped into.

Tourism’s missing link – understanding the luxury Chinese traveller

12 Mar 2019

AirKenya to link the Maasai Mara with Entebbe, Uganda, allowing tourists to combine a Kenyan safari with gorilla trekking and more.

New flights to link Mara and gorilla experience

12 Mar 2019

Barriers continue to hinder Africa’s potential of gaining its market share of Chinese tourists.

Barriers continue to discourage Chinese travellers to Africa

11 Mar 2019

Air Seychelles to end its Abu Dhabi service, with the last flight operating on May 12.

Air Seychelles ends Abu Dhabi service

11 Mar 2019

Tourism Update rounds up some water-based activities for visitors to Durban and surrounds.

Durban’s water experiences

11 Mar 2019

Eurowings sets its sights on Namibia, commencing thrice weekly flights to Windhoek near the end of October.

Low-cost carrier to service Namibia out of Germany

08 Mar 2019

Africa-Experience has branched out and now operates in Kenya.

Tour operator expands into Kenya

08 Mar 2019

The organisers of the first Africa Travel & Safari Show have announced the winner of the cash prize of $250.

Winner of Africa Travel & Safari Show lucky draw

08 Mar 2019

The first online Africa Travel & Safari Show held in February provided valuable insight whilst proving to be efficient, easy to use and accessible.

Strong numbers for the first Africa Travel & Safari Show

07 Mar 2019

Bayer has released a new Indoor Residual Spray Fludora® Fusion, which is expected to help significantly in the fight against malaria.

Bayer launches new tool in the fight against malaria

07 Mar 2019

Camp Jabulani unveils redefined brand identity

07 Mar 2019

Durban and surrounds offer travellers an array of unique experiences, with warm weather all-year round.

Durban, a year-round destination

07 Mar 2019

Coastal Aviation introduces flights between Ruaha and Kilimanjaro, effective June 1. Image credits: Coastal Aviation.

Coastal Aviation introduces Ruaha-Kilimanjaro service

06 Mar 2019

Saruni announces the introduction of The Northern Express, a new, comfortable way of exploring northern Kenya.

Saruni introduces The Northern Express in Kenya

06 Mar 2019

WILDOCEANS recently embarked on an investigation to study the movements of tagged sharks in KZN’s Protea Banks, which in turn will contribute to the credibility of the region’s marine tourism offerings.

KZN shark study adds credibility to marine tourism offerings

05 Mar 2019

The Marine Swing Bridge linking the Alfred Basin and Victoria Basin at the V&A Waterfront is being upgraded, with construction set for completion on April 30.

Upgrade to Clock Tower swing bridge at V&A Waterfront

04 Mar 2019

Zereniti House & Garden, a new boutique property in Limuru, offers guests a private getaway to unwind. Credits: Zereniti House & Garden.

New boutique property opens in Limuru, Kenya

28 Feb 2019

Ethiopian Mozambique Airlines adds Lichinga and Nacala to its domestic network, and will launch flights to Vilankulo in March.

Ethiopian Mozambique Airlines launches flights to Vilanculos

28 Feb 2019

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