ALL Accor Double Points For Meetings & Events In Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa Through May 31, 2026

Accor offers points for ALL members who arrange meetings and events at their hotels, including social gatherings. ALL Accor members can now earn double points in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa through May 31, 2026. You can access this...

Why most hotel restaurants in Africa struggle to make a profit — and how to fix it

Industry experts say this is not just because of tough economic conditions, but also because many hotels treat their restaurants as add-ons rather than as stand-alone businesses. In South Africa, hotels and restaurants made about $5.5 billion in...

This is how South Africa can embrace digital currency to drive travel growth

Crypto tourism: This is how South Africa can embrace digital currency to drive travel growth 16 September 2025 – As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector, a new frontier is emerging, and that is...

IFC’s new Africa vice president makes first visit to South Africa

The landscape of Africa's economic future is being meticulously reimagined, as highlighted by Ethiop Tafa, the incoming Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Tafa's recent visit to South Africa marks a pivotal...

US travel ban hits international students, leaves them struggling midway

The United States’ stringent travel restrictions have thrown thousands of international students into uncertainty, as delayed visas and administrative roadblocks threaten their academic plans. Once a magnet for global talent, American universities...

Woman describes abuse, dealings in Southfield hotel prostitution case

Southfield — A 26-year-old woman testified Tuesday that the man she called her "money manager" — her alleged pimp — withheld food, broke her ribs and confiscated her cellphone so she couldn't talk to others during their months-long stay in a...

African Petroleum Leaders conclude strategic talks at 7th APPO NOCs meeting in Ghana

Ghana has successfully hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting, bringing together chief executives from nineteen African oil-producing nations for two days of strategic discussions in the...

Businesses join forces to deliver top travel event

The annual event attracts top tour operators from around the UK, bringing them to the heart of Shrewsbury to kickstart holiday planning for next year and beyond. The Luxury Travel Showcase is taking place on Sunday, November 2, from 11am until...

Wego Expands Its Presence in Pakistan, Bringing More Travel Choices to Local Travelers

Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s...

South Africa sail to victory against Pakistan by 8 wickets in pre-World Cup encounter

South Africa sailed their way to an easy victory over Pakistan after chasing down a target of 256 to win by eight wickets in the first one-day international (ODI) of their series in Lahore on Tuesday, in the lead-up to the Women’s World Cup. The...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania last year: Envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has said that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with tourists rising to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Mr Kakele disclosed this on the sidelines of the...

Africa’s Aviation Faces Turbulence: Why Travelers Still Pay More for Less

If you’ve ever tried to plan a multi-stop business trip across Africa, you’ll know the frustration. Flying from Nairobi to Lagos can feel more like plotting an intercontinental trek than a straightforward regional hop. That’s because Africa’s...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 – Tanzania Envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has revealed that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with the number of tourists increasing to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Kakele disclosed this on the...

Tourists push boat full of migrants back out to sea after it tried to dock on Greek island beach

A group of tourists were spotted trying to push back a boat full of migrants after it attempted to land on a Greek beach. Footage posted on social media showed beachgoers pushing the boat away on the Sarakiniko beach in the southern island of...

Opinion: Ghana’s Deportation Deal Exposes Fissures In West Africa

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s acceptance of third-country nationals deported from the United States has thrust a quiet diplomatic agreement into a searing public controversy, testing the very foundation of West...

Libya–EU cooperation to protect cultural heritage and boost tourism

The European Union Delegation to Libya announced Tuesday the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening the protection of World Heritage Sites and promoting cultural tourism in the country, as part of broader international cooperation to...

Kaduna among Nigeria’s leading investment destinations, says deputy governor

Hadiza Balarabe, deputy governor of Kaduna, says the state has positioned itself as one of Nigeria’s leading investment destinations following its participation in this year’s intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria. According to a statement by...

UBA to unveil report on Africa’s growth strategy at UNGA

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it will showcase Africa’s economic opportunities at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The event is scheduled to be held between September 15 and 25. As part of its engagements, the bank said...

Palm River unveils its Zambezi Riverfront Elevated Deck as a culinary gateway to Africa's wilderness

Palm River Hotel Palm River Hotel has introduced a state-of-the-art, multi-level elevated deck along the banks of the majestic Zambezi River. This innovative structure, nestled next to the hotel and adjacent to the Ra-Ikane River Cruise boarding...

India’s International Air Travel Sees Shift as Domestic Carriers Rise, Reveals New Report

The international freight market remains heavily skewed towards foreign airlines, which control over 80% of the business. Growth in passenger travel is being driven by the emergence of new popular routes to destinations in Central Europe and...