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How Local Tribes Can Benefit from Tourism

8Jun

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel

How Local Tribes Can Benefit from Tourism

A visit to the tribal people and indigenous communities in Africa has seen a significant rise in itinerary inclusions over the years. Rightly so! Not only will you enjoy a nice variety to your time with mother nature, but also benefit from an educational experience that helps break down barriers, overcome stereotypes, and create an environment for mind-blowing perspective building. The tribes themselves can benefit from the economic boost that tourists provide. Today this type of visit is referred to as tribal tourism. There’s a myriad of reasons to be interested in this kind of tourism. Many travelers view it as a unique educational opportunity, a practical way to learn more about the world and its ancient traditions. For some, being around indigenous cultures ensures a more memorable, au...

Investments into the South African hospitality sector

25Apr

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, South Africa News

Investments into the South African hospitality sector

JLL has released its 2019 SA Hotel Investment Outlook report forecasting that R1.9 billion will be invested into new hotels, and around R6.9 billion in total over the next three years. This translates into 3,900 new rooms across South Africa. The report highlights that there has been a clear shift in the way that capital is being deployed into the hotel sector, with a number of opportunistic and disruptive activities driving this increase in development activity. Despite the uptick in new development, the hotel sector has not been spared from poor macro-economic headwinds in recent years and performance has been challenging, with revenue per available room declining 1.4% for during 2018. Poor levels of business confidence and pressure on government travel has been the primary reason for th...

Africa: A Traveler’s Guide to the Destinations and Hotels of the Second Largest Continent

9Apr

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Africa Travel

Africa: A Traveler’s Guide to the Destinations and Hotels of the Second Largest Continent

Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent in the world. It covers an area of 30,370,000 square kilometers and has a huge population of 1.2 billion. It is right behind the Asia continent in terms of both population and area. Algeria and Seychelles are Africa’s largest and smallest countries respectively. Nigeria is the most populous and South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, are some of the other populous countries or dependent territories located in Africa. Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg, Dar e Salaam, Casablanca, Nairobi, Accra, are some of the largest cities of Africa. Africa is experiencing growth in its economy. It is the world’s second fastest growing economy, and tourism is one of the main factors for that impressive growth. An amount of above 30 million touris...

22Mar

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Angola News

Angola: From War to Wildlife Beauty

Angola, a country which has been within the grasp of heavy war for decades. Angola got her independence in the year of 1975. But another dark era was waiting for them. Just after achieving their independence in 1975, the civil war began lasted till 2002, which means for almost 27 years! But the best part is, within a very short period of time Angola has become one of the best places in the sector of wildlife beauty. This country is one of the safari destinations in Africa. The government has taken many initiatives to save the wild animals especially the Elephants. They are trying to lessen the threat of illegal hunting by ending poaching and ivory trafficking. The wild animals were used as foods during the civil war. As the war has ended, thus the government has decided that it is high tim...

Growth of African Tourism as industry remains resilient

15Jan

By Josephine WawiraNo Comments

Africa Travel, Interview

Growth of African Tourism as industry remains resilient

The festive season in Africa also marks the highest season in the tourism industry, as demand for getaway destinations in the continent surges. According to a Hospitality Report Africa - 2018/19, IATA’s most popular airline destinations in Africa in terms of traffic are South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Tanzania respectively. These being just among other African countries favorited by tourists not only during Christmas seasons but also throughout the year; for their exotic and relaxing nature. Magnificent sceneries, wild and untouched nature for remarkable safaris and inestimable coastlines, Africa is indeed a favorable tourism destination. In the report by Jumia Travel, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary Ge...

9Aug

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Main

Tourism and hospitality Industry patterns in Africa

Jumia Travel & Accor Hotels give insights into Africa’s Hospitality Industry, 2017 Tourism in Africa is essential for both international and intra-border trade; apart from serving as a major employer by contributing 1 /10 jobs (UNWTO) the sector also serves a unique role in cultural integration and intermediation, therefore cementing the basis for regional trade. It is for this reason that Jumia Travel, supported the compilation of an in depth report delving into the continent’s travel and tourism ecosystem, including the economic outlook, scale of hotel investment, pricing, air travel and constraints faced by stakeholders in the sector. The report which follows a successful series of country-based hospitality reports in countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal among othe...

9Nov

By Komi Didier AssogbaNo Comments

Africa Travel, African News, Togo News

Development of the tourist sector of Togo

Soon the classification of the hotel establishments Togo abounds in a large number of hotel establishments which welcome visitors so national as international. Of Lomé until Cinkassé hotels and other places of rest abound, what can be considered as a good thing for the tourist development of the country. The existence of these hotel establishments palie in the lack of infrastructures that must welcome the passengers and the tourists who come and go to the discovery of Togo and its inmost depths. But then raises a problem as for the concordance enter the quality of the services offered to the customers and the prices practised by the upholders of hotels, restaurants and bars. What took the government to be thought of the ratification and the classification of the hotel establishments and t...

13Oct

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Africa Travel, African News, Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Tourism Portal Launched in NYC

New York, NY, October 13, 2012 --(PR.com)-- GC Media is the communications partner for Goree Challenge IV. “The facebook page is designed to bring the Spirit of Malabo to the world”, said Victor Mooney of US based South African Arts International (SAAI). The site will provide an opportunity for the public to see the cultural wonders and opportunities in this majestic country. Booking tours to Equatorial Guinea will be offered for individuals, schools, associations and business groups with a strategic itinerary to meet your objectives. In addition to offering bookings for tourism, businesses have a low cost opportunity to advertise their services on this portal. For U.S. passport holders, no visa is necessary. In celebration of the 44th Anniversary of the...

11Oct

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African News

Investors Applaud Hershey’s Vow To Source 100% Certified Cocoa By 2020

Move to certify entire product line seen as significant step to eradicate trafficking and forced child labor on cocoa farms and plantations NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholder coalition that engages companies on labor and human rights standards in global supply chains, commends the Hershey Company for its commitment to certify all its cocoa by a third party by 2020. With a 43% share of the U.S. chocolate market, the investors view Hershey's decision as an important advancement that is certain to influence the industry and result in more sustainable cocoa farming and production. Said Chris Meyer of Praxis Mutual Funds and co-convener of the Hershey dialogue, "Seventy percent of the worl...

10Oct

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African News, Tanzania News

IBM Presents Plan To Speed Timely Agricultural Information To Tanzanian Farmers

IBM's pro bono consultation also recommends strategy to improve air travel, tourism and education DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of IBM (NYSE: IBM) experts today presented recommendations to the Tanzanian government for improving the timeliness and availability of information needed by farmers to grow crops more successfully, feed more people and become more economically sustainable. IBM also suggested ways that information could be made more readily available for schools, leading to a more educated populace prepared for better paying jobs. In addition, the company presented a plan to improve the convenience of air travel in Tanzania, grow tourism and encourage investment. The 12-person IBM team making today's recommendations, comprising indi...