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New awards highlight top MICE social media performers in Africa

New awards highlight top MICE social media performers in Africa

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a "Summer Soiree" held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, 4 June 2025. Reuters/Leah Millis

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

By Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose 5 Jun 2025

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

16 Jan 2025

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Volunteer tourism: What's wrong with it and how it can be changed

Volunteer tourism: What's wrong with it and how it can be changed

Andrea Freidus 13 Nov 2017

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

13 Nov 2017

The Lazizi Premiere by Hilton (Image courtesy of Jumia Travel)

Kenya, SA to lead in luxury hotel growth in Africa

10 Nov 2017

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

10 Nov 2017

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

AccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Olukayode Kolawole 8 Nov 2017

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

7 Nov 2017

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

7 Nov 2017

Source: Marriott International

Marriott opens second hotel in Kenya overlooking famous Nairobi National Park

7 Nov 2017

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

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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

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

30 Oct 2017

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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

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

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