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13Jan

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Uganda News

15 Things to Do on a Safari in Uganda

Uganda is a land locked country found in East Africa. It’s bordered by Kenya in East, Tanzania in the south, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the west and Sudan in the north. The country is gifted with amazing wildlife, relief, drainage and interesting culture among others. The fact that Uganda has a lot to offer, it justifies the fact that there are a number of different trips to be enjoyed. Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hosts a variety of mountain Gorillas with currently 18 habituated groups and others which are not yet habituated. For that case, the park conducts Gorilla trekking on daily basis making it the most expensive and attractive tourist activity in Uganda. The cost of Uganda Gorilla permit currently cost US$600 but starting from 1st July 2020, it ...

Different Accommodation Options in Tanzania

13Dec

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Tanzania News

Different Accommodation Options in Tanzania

Tanzania conjures images of unique outdoor adventures and intimacy with nature’s finest. With so many places to see and things to do, it’s not surprising that this amazing country continues to dazzle travelers from all over the world year after year. And don't worry about accommodation either, as the country is lined with options that cater to just about anyone -- from the casual backpacker to those accustomed to something more luxurious. With that said, here’s a tour of some of Tanzania's finest accommodation options: Hostels Tanzania easily appeals to budget travelers with its assortment of cheap hostels that offer affordable accommodation along with food, laundry, and other services. From here, you can go on day safari tours, snorkel in the Indian Ocean or even arrange a hike up Africa...

5 Global Marketing Trends For African Startups To Follow

21Oct

By Janice ThompsonNo Comments

Startups

5 Global Marketing Trends For African Startups To Follow

Entrepreneurs across the globe strive to grow their brands into international enterprises. The startups who succeed in expanding beyond their domestic boarders follow the top global marketing trends. As an entrepreneur in Africa, you need to do the same in order to reach consumers in other countries. If you optimize your strategies, you can beat out your local competition. Then, you can move onto bigger and better opportunities. Keep reading to learn about the top global marketing trends for African startups to follow. Hire Diverse Social Media Influencers One of the best trends to follow when marketing your new company in Africa is to hire social media influencers. Since you want to expand your company across the world, look for influencers in various parts of the world. Local advertisers...

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

1Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

Jumia launches the 3rd edition of the Hospitality Report Africa, shows travel & tourism contributed 8.5% to the continent’s GDP in 2018 Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the second-fastest growing tourism region in the world, with a growth rate of 5.6% after Asia Pacific and against a 3.9% global average growth rate. “Our focus is to continue showcasing Africa as a continent full of beauty and opportunity. Through this report, we want to help draw attention to the vast potential of the tourism industry, that we believe is an untapped lever of economic growth,” said Jumia’s Head ...

26Sep

By Filippo SonaNo Comments

Africa Travel, Kenya News

Pushing the boundaries of African hospitality

According to the annual African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey from W Hospitality Group, there are 75,000 branded rooms in 401 hotels in the pipeline across Africa On the occasion of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (https://www.AHIF.com) this week, Filippo Sona, Managing Director, Global Hospitality Drees & Sommer (https://www.DreSo.com/), asks whether Sub-Saharan Africa is ready for an iconic hotel asset that will shape the image of African tourism. According to the annual African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey from W Hospitality Group, there are 75,000 branded rooms in 401 hotels in the pipeline across Africa – a growth of 51% in total pipeline rooms since 2015. The big global chains dominate, with Marriott International representing 81 hotels; Accor 57...

Mixed-use is the key to funding hotel development in Africa

16Sep

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Real Estate

Mixed-use is the key to funding hotel development in Africa

A new report from JLL, the world’s largest professional services firm specialising in real estate, has revealed that people seeking to finance a new hotel project in Africa will be much more successful if their hotel is part of a mixed-use development. JLL’s research into global property transactions reveals that in the first half of 2019, there was a 42% increase in the value of mixed-use property transactions, whereas there was a decline in other sectors, with Office down 4%, Industrial down 6%, Retail down 20%, Hotel down 18% and alternatives down 40%. Xander Nijnens, Executive Vice-President, JLL Sub-Saharan Africa, explains that the trend is driven by lenders’ approach to risk. He said: “Diversifying risk by including alternative types of property, commercial, retail, hotel and bran...

Why Zanzibar is the Best Beach Destination in Africa

3Sep

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Tanzania News, Zanzibar

Why Zanzibar is the Best Beach Destination in Africa

Also referred to as the Spice Islands, Zanzibar is more than just an itinerary. The unique features of this enchanting island and UNESCO World Heritage Site makes it a dream destination for any tourist looking to have a hell of a time living the easy life and just chilling. The swaying palm trees, coral reefs, pristine white sand beaches, and turquoise blue Indian ocean presents a unique vibe that only Zanzibar can deliver. The outdoor activities are some of the best you’ll ever experience and will leave you with a more profound appreciation of watersports. Another key reason Zanzibar continues to top the list of best beach destinations in Africa is that it is a gateway to the surrounding scenic safari destinations - Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National...

Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce

3Sep

By Josephine WawiraNo Comments

Main, Tanzania News

Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce

By Josephine Wawira The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities, not only in urban but also in rural areas. The good news is that there is undoubtedly increased connectivity, reaching even the previously inaccessible remote villages across the continent and connecting them with e-commerce. Over the past approximately three years, the market has been noted to move substantially in the direction of developing logistics meant to tear down barriers for e-commerce penetration in rural markets. Consequently, online retailers can now reach customers in remote cities, while locals have access to a variety of products from major urban cities. While over 50% of the world is now connected to the internet, only 36% of the African p...

Why is America involved in the Mozambique “tuna scandal”?

4Aug

By Gil KapenNo Comments

Main, Mozambique News

Why is America involved in the Mozambique “tuna scandal”?

If you do business globally as a multinational company, employee or consultant, you might wish to follow the convoluted U.S. legal case against Lebanese ship salesman Jean Boustani. Boustani was the chief sales executive of a global shipbuilding company, Privinvest, based in the Middle East with operating shipyards in France, Germany and elsewhere. Privinvest has built vessels and systems for about 40 navies to protect their waters. In 2012, when the Mozambique government launched a series of maritime projects to build a tuna fishing fleet, shipyard facilities and a coastal navy to protect its waters, Boustani helped Privinvest win the contracts. But after Privinvest delivered the vessels and systems, Mozambique abandoned the projects, defaulted on $2 billion in debt financing and was accu...

28Jul

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Ethiopia News, Interview, Main

Hospitality industry development in Africa.

Interviews with global business leaders. Join Mark Willis, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East & Africa, Accor at #AHIF from 23-25 September 2019, Addis, Ethiopia. He will be speaking at our regional leader's panel to discuss Accor's growth strategies in Africa, having 143 hotels across the continent and another 60+ to open in the next 36 months. "Marriott International is a leading operator in Africa with 20,000 keys in 20 countries and 14,000 keys under development" - Alex Kyriakidis, President & Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. Join him at #AHIF from 23-25 September in Addis, Ethiopia. Africa is the place to be and for the next 10 years, it will be one of the fastest growing developing markets for the hospitality industry” - Filippo Sona M...