Marriott International has announced the opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel, marking its entry into Mali, west Africa.The milestone further solidifies Marriott International’s portfolio across west Africa and seeks to revolutionise the hospitality landscape in the country through Sheraton’s distinct product…
British Airways will start direct services between Durban and London Heathrow on October 29.The service will be the only non-stop link between Durban and Europe and will be operated by the airline’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Return fares…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has initiated a programme to empower rural communities through its recently revealed heritage tourism programme, which aims to create jobs and improve livelihoods.Heritage tourism or cultural tourism places emphasis on visiting places that have strong…
Marriott Hotels has announced its debut in west Africa, with the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel.Owned by African Hospitality, the hotel is strategically located opposite the Kotoka International Airport.Set in the heart of Airport City, a burgeoning urban development, the…
The Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has announced intentions to offer loans to tour operators and hoteliers in East Africa. The CBA has branches in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, with efforts under way to open in South Sudan as…
The Rwanda Development Board, a governmental organisation responsible for promoting the country’s tourism initiatives abroad, recently launched luxury and weekend getaway packages, exclusively tailored for Middle Eastern travellers.Two ‘Bucket List Rwanda’ packages are on offer, according to African Aerospace. A…
AviaDev will be promoting water conservation during its event in Cape Town this June.The event, hosted in partnership with Cape Town Air Access and Tsogo Sun hotels, aims to ensure the 250 attendees expected “save like a local” during their…
Zimbabwe’s tourism ministry is on a drive to register small lodges, households, restaurants and other eateries, in an effort to offer home stays and eateries for international tourists to choose from when visiting the country.Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Prisca…
South African National Parks has announced the arrest of 12 suspected rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park since Thursday, April 19.On April 20, KNP rangers arrested three suspects in possession of a heavy calibre hunting rifle, ammunition and a…
An African Anthology has added Knysna’s Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort to its portfolio.The family-owned-and-run four-star resort in Brenton-on-Sea in Knysna offers 26 beach villas and nine luxury suites that can be reserved on a self-catering or bed-and-breakfast basis. Each room…
