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Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, GhanaIndex Hotels

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ATM 2024 to explore transformative innovation, entrepreneurship in global travel

23 Apr 2024

A bird perches on an elephant as it walks at the Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County, Kenya, 4 April 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi

Elephant deaths trigger Kenyan call for Tanzania to curb hunts

By Duncan Miriri 11 Apr 2024

Cape Town Waterfront

CNN International's Inside Africa explores Cape Town's historic Waterfront

6 Nov 2017

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

Viewing elevator down Graskop Gorge a first for Africa

6 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

3 Nov 2017

Photo: Rudolph de Girardier. Source: Google Photos.

Google Street View, Drive South Africa collab captures all of SA wilderness in 360°

3 Nov 2017

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

NASA via - Hurricane Irma

Hurricanes hit global passenger demand for September

3 Nov 2017

Six central African countries seal deal on free movement

2 Nov 2017

Improved air connectivity and reduced airfares ahead for Africa

Improved air connectivity and reduced airfares ahead for Africa

Ryan Potgieter 1 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

Chris Lehane, head of global policy and public affairs for Airbnb © .

Airbnb in Africa for the long haul

Juanita Pienaar 1 Nov 2017

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Anita Powell 30 Oct 2017

By Muhammad Mahdi Karim,

Environmentalists aim to stimulate responsible tourism in East Africa, summiting seven peaks

30 Oct 2017

Mauritius in Lonely Planet's top 10 countries to visit in 2018

30 Oct 2017

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

27 Oct 2017

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

26 Oct 2017

Airbnb's Chris Lehane and CiTi's Joshin Raghurb

Airbnb's authentic experiences boost local communities through technology

Robin Fredericks 26 Oct 2017

US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

26 Oct 2017

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African air travel growth to outpace rest of world's

Neels Blom 26 Oct 2017

From left to right: Bentry Chaura, acting director, SADC, Tawanda Gotosa, technical advisor, SADC, Deborah Kahatano, senior programme officer, SADC, Lily Rakorong, chairperson, RETOSA, Sem Shikongo, former Chairman, RETOSA, Moses Chakanga, technical advisor, RETOSA, Tebogo Oletile, public relations and marketing manager, HATAB, Kenneth Racombo, Acting Ceo of RETOSA, Andoniaina Andriamiandrisoa, Programme Officer, SADC and Simba Mandinyenya, Executive, RETOSA.

SADC to support RETOSA on tourism destination marketing strategy

26 Oct 2017

The world will have to prepare for 7.8 billion air passengers by 2036

25 Oct 2017

#NewCampaign: $15m Emirates campaign opens up a world of good times

#NewCampaign: $15m Emirates campaign opens up a world of good times

Cari Coetzee 24 Oct 2017

Parachichi Restaurant Terrace (Source: Marriott International)

Four Points by Sheraton makes its debut in Tanzania

24 Oct 2017

Stella Obinwa, Regional Director Africa for Dubai Tourism

Dubai Tourism on the road in South Africa

23 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

Elias Aad 19 Oct 2017

Image by Eviled

US revokes economic sanctions against Sudan: What it means for hospitality businesses

Josephine Wawira 18 Oct 2017

Chris Lehane and Herman Mashaba at the announcement (Image Supplied)

Study shows Airbnb can be a major engine for economic empowerment throughout Africa

18 Oct 2017

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Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

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Photo: Rudolph de Girardier. Source: Google Photos.

Google Street View, Drive South Africa collab captures all of SA wilderness in 360°

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Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

Emirates boost Algiers service with extra flight, becomes daily

3 Nov 2017

NASA via - Hurricane Irma

Hurricanes hit global passenger demand for September

3 Nov 2017

Six central African countries seal deal on free movement

2 Nov 2017

Improved air connectivity and reduced airfares ahead for Africa

Improved air connectivity and reduced airfares ahead for Africa

Ryan Potgieter 1 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

Chris Lehane, head of global policy and public affairs for Airbnb © .

Airbnb in Africa for the long haul

Juanita Pienaar 1 Nov 2017

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Africa's new tourism draw: Experiences

Anita Powell 30 Oct 2017

By Muhammad Mahdi Karim,

Environmentalists aim to stimulate responsible tourism in East Africa, summiting seven peaks

30 Oct 2017

Mauritius in Lonely Planet's top 10 countries to visit in 2018

30 Oct 2017

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

NEXTT: Delivering on the future of air travel

27 Oct 2017

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

26 Oct 2017

Airbnb's Chris Lehane and CiTi's Joshin Raghurb

Airbnb's authentic experiences boost local communities through technology

Robin Fredericks 26 Oct 2017

US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

26 Oct 2017

Aeroprints.com via

African air travel growth to outpace rest of world's

Neels Blom 26 Oct 2017

From left to right: Bentry Chaura, acting director, SADC, Tawanda Gotosa, technical advisor, SADC, Deborah Kahatano, senior programme officer, SADC, Lily Rakorong, chairperson, RETOSA, Sem Shikongo, former Chairman, RETOSA, Moses Chakanga, technical advisor, RETOSA, Tebogo Oletile, public relations and marketing manager, HATAB, Kenneth Racombo, Acting Ceo of RETOSA, Andoniaina Andriamiandrisoa, Programme Officer, SADC and Simba Mandinyenya, Executive, RETOSA.

SADC to support RETOSA on tourism destination marketing strategy

26 Oct 2017

The world will have to prepare for 7.8 billion air passengers by 2036

25 Oct 2017

#NewCampaign: $15m Emirates campaign opens up a world of good times

#NewCampaign: $15m Emirates campaign opens up a world of good times

Cari Coetzee 24 Oct 2017

Parachichi Restaurant Terrace (Source: Marriott International)

Four Points by Sheraton makes its debut in Tanzania

24 Oct 2017

Stella Obinwa, Regional Director Africa for Dubai Tourism

Dubai Tourism on the road in South Africa

23 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

Elias Aad 19 Oct 2017

Image by Eviled

US revokes economic sanctions against Sudan: What it means for hospitality businesses

Josephine Wawira 18 Oct 2017

Chris Lehane and Herman Mashaba at the announcement (Image Supplied)

Study shows Airbnb can be a major engine for economic empowerment throughout Africa

18 Oct 2017

In need of hotel rooms, Seychelles' govt tells developers to begin projects or lose them

17 Oct 2017

Airbnb announces $1m investment in community-led tourism projects in Africa

Airbnb announces $1m investment in community-led tourism projects in Africa

17 Oct 2017

A close-up look at what happens when tourists and Maasai communities meet

A close-up look at what happens when tourists and Maasai communities meet

Vanessa Wijngaarden 17 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Handcrafting bespoke luxury experiences across Africa with the Holts

#EntrepreneurMonth: Handcrafting bespoke luxury experiences across Africa with the Holts

Cari Coetzee 16 Oct 2017

Image: Susan Leggett

World tourism remains resilient despite global uncertainties

Josephine Wawira 13 Oct 2017

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

13 Oct 2017

Fastjet releases Mozambique schedule

13 Oct 2017

St. Regis Cairo (Image Supplied)

Marriott reinforces Africa expansion with new hotels, $8.5bn capital investment

12 Oct 2017

Winners of World Travel Awards Africa announced

11 Oct 2017

A new distribution landscape: Bringing blockchain to the travel industry

11 Oct 2017

AfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

AfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

11 Oct 2017

From left to right: Bernard Cassar, Paul Umoh, Otto Stehlik, Kenny Mwandu, Emeka Nwandu - BON Hotel Sunshine Enugu

Bon Hotels acquires additional four properties, dominates Nigerian hotel space

10 Oct 2017

Business-leisure market in Africa grows

Business-leisure market in Africa grows

Elzaan van Rhyn 9 Oct 2017