President Lazarus Chakwera has taken a strong drive to boost tourism in the country by lifting entry visa fees for travellers from over 79 countries across the world. Some of the countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United States of America. This […]
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Kilifi — The government has launched a probe into the rise in hyena attacks amid indications of population growth. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Wednesday said preliminary investigations had revealed a notable increase in the hyena population within Nairobi’s Juja area and the Nairobi National Park. Mutua, who spoke while on a public […]
Nairobi — Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The announcement was made at the first meeting of the committee held at the UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The Ministry of Tourism said […]
Nairobi — Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The announcement was made at the first meeting of the committee held at the UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The Ministry of Tourism said […]
Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting Director General, while also seeking the support of industry stakeholders. Najomo has been actively engaging with stakeholders from various sectors of the industry, and the […]
The Wonchi-Dendi Eco-Tourism Village and Lodge Project could be regarded as an example in Africa by demonstrating and integrating the environment, culture and people’s lifestyle, a noted scholar said. While attending the project’s the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariamstated that the meticulous infrastructural addition in the natural splendor makes it Africa’s model for ecotourism development. […]
Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. “We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme […]
The Henley Passport Index has listed the most powerful passports in the world, saying Nigerians now have about 45 visa-free countries enabled with their passports. HPI is a global passport-ranking website with an original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. […]
THE Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) has said the recently hunted largest crocodile will contribute to promoting the country’s tourism abroad, hence attracting more tourists. The authority is upbeat that the news of the largest crocodile hunted in Tanzania by American couple Josh and Sarah Bowmar is yet another spice in the efforts to make the […]
Kenya has emerged as the focal point of South Africa’s tourism success story, as Statistics South Africa released official international arrival figures for January to November 2023. The East African country has witnessed a staggering 94.2% surge in tourist arrivals in South Africa. This surge in numbers can be attributed to Kenya’s strategic decision to […]
Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule says the international overnight prayers which the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) The Jesus Nation Church hailed on New Year’s known as crossover prayers are boosting tourism in the country. At least 30,000 people from the US, Europe and Africa attended the prayers this year in Lilongwe as the Capital City […]
TANZANIA: CAMPAIGN to encourage more Tanzanians visit the country’s tourist attractions yields positive result, with the Mikumi National Park witnessing a boom of domestic visitors during the New Year Festive. The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) conducted campaign for Mikumi National Park targeting to lure domestic tourists from the regions of Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, […]
ZANZIBAR: THE Office of Chief Government Statistician (OCGS) in Zanzibar has revealed that tourist arrivals to the Isles increased by 4.2 per cent in one month. Statistics indicate that there were 57,296 tourists in November 2023, compared to 54,961 tourists in October. Mr Bakar Khamis Kondo from OCGS-Zanzibar stated that tourists from Europe continue to […]
The deployment of 40 tourism monitors at the Table Mountain National Park has been welcomed by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. The Tourism Monitors Programme is an initiative by the Department of Tourism to supplement safety and security measures by the South African Police Service to enhance the safety of tourists. “The department […]
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Tanzania Eyes More UK Visitors
UK, LONDON: TANZANIA’S target of reaching five million tourists’ arrivals come 2025 is gathering momentum as the country’s High Commission in the UK has outlined strategies to increase the number of visitors to the East African nation. Tanzanian High Commissioner to UK, Mr Mbelwa Kairuki told the ‘Daily News’ that his office has set up […]
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday urged citizens travelling during this festive season to observe traffic laws, rules and regulations, including exercising maximum caution to ensure happy celebrations. President Samia issued the call in her Christmas wishes to Tanzanians, bearing in mind that during this festive season individuals travel from one place to another to […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pleaded with passengers over inconveniences being experienced as a result of flight delays and cancellations in the last few days. To this end the authority has directed airlines to provide timely reports of flight disruptions to keep the passengers abreast of the development. Daily Trust reports that the […]
Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) is hosting the first International ‘Zanzibar Tourism Investment & Travel Exhibition (ZTITE),’ themed ‘Greener Zanzibar’. ZCT Executive Director Ms Hafsa Mbamba said that her office is working in partnership with Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) and the Department of Museum & Antiquity of the Ministry of […]