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Kenya Airways will begin daily flights to Seychelles as of February 6, the Seychelles Tourism Board said Thursday, increasing its flight frequency to the island nation by 40 percent. The airline, which is the national carrier of Kenya, is currently flying...

Hilton Worldwide Holdings plans to more than double its hotels in Africa in the next five years by mainly striking deals with existing hotels for conversion into its brand, Reuters reported. International chains, including Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels have been...

Discovery Vitality has found Cape Town to be the most active city in South Africa, with the best drivers to boot. This is according to the Road to a Healthier South Africa, released by Discovery Vitality, that presents the latest insights...

Zimbabwe’s tourism sector has maintained the buoyancy witnessed prior to the holding of the July 30 harmonised polls, an unusual trend compared to events that characterised previous election periods, a top tourism industry official said. While regional and international observers stationed...

CAPE TOWN, August 22 (ANA) – Global home rental platform Airbnb is set to host an Africa travel summit in Cape Town’s Langa township in September as part of its commitment to promote and support community-led tourism projects on the continent....

Kenya is among the world’s best tourist destinations in the world. It is the world’s leading safari destination. It won the prestigious World Travel Awards in December 2017, making it it’s fourth time to scoop the global accolade. But many may...

Maluti Mountains — Nestled high in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, skiers and snowboarders from around the world rub shoulders at Africa’s leading ski resort, which is cultivating a loyal clientele despite its diminutive size and remote location. Since 2002, Afriski...

After nearly two decades in the doldrums, Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is enjoying a rebound, with visitors returning in droves to see the majestic Victoria Falls and explore unspoilt safari reserves. The number of foreign visitors to Victoria Falls, the southern African...

Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 to be held in Johannesburg, Headlined by Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid Free-ticketed concert to celebrate centenary...

The African Union (AU) says the tourism sector supports about 21 million jobs in Africa with value of over 160 million dollars, exceeding manufacturing and banking sectors combined. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, the AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Tourism, announced this on...