The Seychelles has designated 26% of its territorial waters as marine protection areas, to complete the second phase of the debt for conservation finance deal with The Nature Conservancy.The announcement was made by Wallace Cosgrow, the Minister of Environment, Energy…
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism is aiming to boost its leisure offering while positioning the city as a top adventure destination.The city will soon be home to a shark-cage-diving operation off Algoa Bay, showcasing the unique marine species of its waters.It…
The agenda for the Africa Hotel Investment Forum has been released.The event will take place at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia, on September 23rd-25th.Among an impressive line-up of speakers will be Olivier Granet, chief executive, Kasada Capital Management, the new billion-dollar,…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released its new-generation banknotes as a part of measures to curb fraud and money laundering.The notes were unveiled by CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge during the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Narok stadium officiated…
Wilderness Safaris has opened its new camp, Magashi, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga in the north-east of Rwanda’s wildlife-rich Akagera National Park.Launched in partnership with conservation non-profit African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board, both of which manage the national park,…
The Radisson Hotel Group aims to add a further 50 hotels to Africa by 2022, as part of its African development strategy.This was announced at the 2019 Indian Ocean Hotel Investment Forum (IOHIF), which was held in Mauritius on May…
Lucid Ventures, a R350 million (€21,82m) Cape Town based hotel fund, has announced the launch of a new boutique hotel brand called Home* Suite Hotels.The first hotel, Bristol Rosebank, has already opened and is located on the corner of Oxford…
The Western Cape will launch a set of Curated Routes in Khayelitsha township, an initiative conceptualised and implemented by Cape Town Tourism.Khayelitsha is a community that is rich in culture, with unique people and places to explore. The initiative will…
Hilton has signed a deal with Growthpoint Properties to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand.The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand’s…
Nile Safari Lodge, a new luxury lodge on the shores of the River Nile River in the north-west of Uganda, will open in August.The lodge is near Murchison Falls National Park and Budongo Forest, and will have eight self-contained en-suite…
