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Zimbabwe: Say 'Alo, Alo' to Real Class
ADRIAN and Lesley Orford run Alo, Alo (their initials, geddit?) a restaurant also named after the couple's favourite comedy.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 17:24

Namibia: NTB in Bid to Counter 2010 Challenges
Big global events such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup might not only bring about positive spin-offs but also a lot of negative effects particularly for the tourism industry.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:58

Nigeria: Golden Beach Hotels Storms Nigeria for Akwaaba
Golden Beach Hotels is pleased to announce its participation in this year's Akwaaba Travel Market scheduled to be held at the EKO Hotels and Suites this month.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:22

Nigeria: Wyclef Jean Storms Port- Harcourt for Carniriv
Haitian Superstar Wyclef Jean is set to storm Port- Harcourt, the River State capital as the South South State prepares to host its first ever peace concert.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:42

Nigeria: Taraba Showcases Mambilla Plateau
Since adoption of the statutes in 1970 and designated as World Tourism Day by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1979, global tourism has, since, seen its role of fostering "awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values" not only change lives, but even change a nation's entire course.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:11

Zimbabwe: 20 Models to Compete for Miss Tourism
A bevy of 20 models will compete for the Miss Tourism Harare title tonight at the Harare International Conference Center.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:40

Eritrea: Visiting Group of European Tourists Laud Rich Tourism Potentials
A visiting group of European tourists said that Eritrea is a major tourism destination, as it is endowed with ancient and historical relics, coupled with the prevailing peace and stability.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:39

Egypt: Egypt, Not Greece, Inspired Western Civilisation
Although we might not think of calling these fathers of Western thought Afro-centrist, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, and Hippocrates all acknowledged the debt owed by Greece to Egypt.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:26

Botswana: E-Tourism Opens Botswana to Global Markets
The era of struggling to penetrate global markets by Botswana's tourism sector may be over after an Internet product aiming to improve global distribution of Botswana tourism products was launched this week.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:58

Uganda: Gifted By Nature Brand to Be Reviewed
THE Gifted by Nature brand is to be reviewed, three years after its launch.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:53

Namibia: MCA Compact - Benefits to Tourism
ONCE Parliament has ratified the Millennium Challenge Account agreement with the US government, Namibia's tourism sector stands to gain from a grant totalling US$67 million.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 17:31

Uganda: Flora and Fauna - Gifted by Nature
If Uganda is indeed gifted by nature, then one of the greatest gifts that our 'Pearl of Africa' is blessed with is the extraordinary diversity of its plant and animal population.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 13:17

Uganda: Mystic Mt. Rwenzori
When it comes to adventure fate would inevitably take you to Mt. Kilimanjaro. But you won't experience the challenges you may want to compare to Mount Everest. But in snow capped Mountain Rwenzori you will get the feel.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 13:12

Namibia/South Africa: NTB Finalises 2010 Marketing Plan
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) says it has finalised the marketing action plan for the 2010 Marketing Strategy.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Rwanda: Plans for New $40 Million Five-Star Hotel Unveiled
New Century Development Limited, a Hong Kong registered company yesterday unveiled a plan for a Five Star Hotel they will construct in the heart of Kigali City.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Nigeria: FAAN Management Seeks ACI's Support for Airport Development
As part of the efforts geared towards making the 21 airports under its control viable and worth international standard, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to explore aeronautical facilities and economic services of the Airport Council International (ACI).
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:10

Botswana: Botswana on Fire Again
Never before, has Botswana been ravaged by unrelenting wild fires that have left protected areas such as the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve (CKGR), Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and Tsodilo Hills utterly desolate.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 09:59

Botswana: Five-Year Show to Beam Bots to Europe
In a bid to brand itself as a world leader in tourism, Botswana is teaming up with the company that developed the famous reality show, Big Brother to beam the wonders of local tourism to Europe next month.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 09:59

Uganda: Locals Urged to Become Tourists
Ugandans need to become local tourist but also visit the rest of East Africa to promote the sector, fisheries minister Fred Mukisa has urged.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 09:24

Travel and Leisure 2008 Ranks Tunis Among the 10 Best Cities in Africa and the Middle East
Travel +Leisure, an international magazine specialized tourism and leisure activities has recently issued its 13th Annual 2008 World's Best Awards Readers' Survey results, in New York.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:46

MD Makes Case for Toursim Education
The Managing Director of Event Specialty (an event management outfit in Lagos), Mr. Sanya Oresanya, has expressed delight in educating young Nigerians about tourism potentials in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:13

Etosha Park Deal to NA
THE controversy around a multibillion-dollar development deal from the US government could come to a head in the National Assembly today, when parliamentarians will be asked to ratify it.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:12

Tunisia: 'Tunisia, a Destination for All Seasons', Writes French Tourism Daily
Tunisia has comforted its place as the favorite destination of French tourists, writes the French tourism daily, "Le Quotidien du Tourisme" in an article dated September 16,2008, entitled "Tunisia, a destination for the four seasons."
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:48

Tunisia: Low Cost UK Based Airline to Launch New Service to Monastir
In an article written on September 18, 2008 the daily newspaper Le Temps has announced that the UK based low cost airline Thomsonfly, will launch a new service to Monastir as of November 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:48

Zambia to Study Country's Tourism Levy
A Zambian delegation will arrive in Namibia today to familiarize themselves and study Namibia's tourism levy.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:45

Tunisia: Major International Chain to Open Two New Hotels
RIU Hotels and Resorts, one of the major international hotel chains, is planning to open two new hotels in Tunisia in 2009. Club Hotel RIU Marco Polo will be opening in Yasmine Hammamet in April 2009. The four star hotel will have 460 rooms and will cater to young people and families.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:33

Tunisia: Slowly But Surely Carving Out Place As Major Health Tourism Destination
Tunisia's pristine beaches, blue seas, and historical treasures are not the only source of attraction for the 6 million tourists who, on average, visit the country each year.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:33

Tunisia: Country is One of the Mediterranean's Foremost Golfing Destinations
With the oncoming opening (October 20) of a new golf course in Carthage, Tunisia is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the Mediterranean's foremost golfing destinations.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:33

Nigeria: Pregnant Women Barred From Performing Hajj
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has disqualified 23 pregnant women from performing this year's Hajj.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 11:08

Rwanda: Harmonisation of Regional Standards Delays Hotel Grading
The grading of hotels in the country has been delayed by Rwanda's intention to harmonise with regional standards, Vincent Karega, State Minister of Industry and Investment Promotion has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 09:41

Tourism Minister Calls on Professionals for Greater Commitment
The Angolan minister of Hotel and Tourism, Pedro Mutinde, Tuesday in Luanda called on the sector's professionals for greater availability, rigour, commitment and dedication, so that the actions and programme outlined by the Government reach the outlined goals.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 08:47

Madagascar: No Welcome for Sex Tourism
The warning posters start at the airport in the capital, Antananarivo, informing visitors that Madagascar says "NO to sex tourism" and "Malagasy women are not tourist souvenirs".
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 07:20

Namibia: Historical Omaruru Still Lags Behind
Despite being described by its inhabitants as a historical town full of tourism opportunities, Omaruru remains underdeveloped with most of the town's population still languishing in poverty.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 15:33

Botswana: Okavango Delta, Tsodilo Hills On Fire
The fires that have been destroying land in the country last Friday hit the nerve of Botswana tourism when the Okavango Delta and Tsodilo Hills started burning.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 12:54

Uganda: Tourism is the Untapped Country's Wealth
There is economic power, the power that remains untapped. I have moved across the Uganda and indeed I agree with former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill that Uganda is the Pearl of Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 12:08

Nigeria: Passenger Traffic Soars At MMA2
With more airlines operating from the newly constructed multi-billion naira Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA 2), the terminal is getting congested like what used to be at the old domestic terminal.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 11:37

Cycling Through Tanzania
Amaya and Eric have been cycling around Africa, they've been on the road for more than two years, covering over 40,000km's (25,000 miles) . I've followed them every month (since...
Source : about.com | 07-Oct-2008 11:37

Africa: Learn From Tourism Meet
This week, all roads lead to South Korea's second largest city Busan. The city is host to the World Tourism Investment Summit that starts today and ends on Thursday.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:41

South Africa: Zoom Advertising Helps Turn Tourism Green
As the first advertising agency in South Africa to become carbon neutral when it planted hundreds of trees to offset its own carbon impact, Zoom Advertising has now embarked on a campaign that will turn the local tourism industry green. The initiative is called 'My tree in Africa' and gives travellers the opportunity to make a valid contribution to help the environment.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:44

South Africa: Soggy Weather Proves Bad Month for Tourists
Cape Town's prolonged and wet Winter has put a dampener on tourism figures for two of the city's top tourism landmarks.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:45

Tanzania: U.S. Company Helps Digitalize Tourism Operations
America's 'Big Blue' is coming to town. The International Business Machine (IBM) isn't going to open shop here but will be helping local tourism operations to enter the 21st century.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:43

Rwanda: $5 Million for Hotel Des Mille Collines Works
Hôtel des Mille Collines, a renowned hotel in the Hotel Rwanda Movie has earmarked $5million for renovation of the hotel facilities and outlook.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:07

Nigeria: Hotel Denies Offering Shabby Treatment
Mei Hotels and Airport Services at the weekend denied that it accorded shabby treatment to stranded passengers of Ethiopian Airlines, as contained in recent media reports.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:02

Nigeria: 20,000 Pilgrims to Be Airlifted to Israel in November
Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Comm-ission (NCPC), Mr John-Kennedy Opara, has said 20,000 Nigerian pilgrims will attend this year's Christian pilgrimage to the state of Israel this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:02

Nigeria: Manual Passports Valid Till 2010, Says NIS
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has said its Manual International Passports would remain valid until 2010.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:31

Zimbabwe: Preps for Tourism Fair Gather Momentum
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority last week held the Sanganai stakeholders meeting as preparations for the Sanganai World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair to be held for the first time in Bulawayo from the 15th to the 19th of this month gather momentum.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30