African Travel visas
By Gill Staden, eTN Correspondent
Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi has announced that he wants Zimbabwe to rethink its visa regime so that the country can earn from tourism.
UN World Tourism Organization meeting
It has been confirmed by the UNWTO that Zimbabwe and Zambia will co-host the 20th session of the General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from August 24-29 this year in their ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
INVESTOUR 2013
The fourth edition of the Investment and Tourism Business Forum (INVESTOUR) addressed cooperation and business opportunities between Spain and Africa.
Houston Marketing presents pre and post itb spotlight
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Derek Houston has just announced his pre and post ITB “Spotlight on Africa and the Indian Ocean” program which this year will cover the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and ...
Journey to sierra leone
By Rita Payne, eTN London
SIERRA LEONE (eTN) - First impressions of what to expect in Sierra Leone were not encouraging.
The Geneva of Africa
By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Tanzania
TANZANIA (eTN) - Located at the center of Africa, Tanzania’s sprawling tourist town of Arusha has officially been elevated into a full-fledged city, boasting of its rich tourism and ideal ...
And the Oscar goes to...
LONDON, England - World Travel Awards (WTA) has unveiled the leading travel brands in Africa for 2012.
Opportunities and challenges in Africa aviation
Africa's airline industry will be put under the spotlight at World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, as part of a wider series of discussions among aviation ...
International Conference and Convention Association
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, Africa Special Correspondent
(eTN)- The International Conference and Convention Association (ICCA) recent publication of the top 20 destinations for MICE business has reaffirmed the old world order--that not one African city ...
Skytrax announces the 10 top airports
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
Skytrax has announced the 10 top airports, based on their extensive and detailed surveys carried out amongst passengers.
International Council of Tourism Partners continues to grow in Africa
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania, Africa, has become a destination member.
TripAdvisor Survey Results
TripAdvisor’s Top 25 World Destinations list for 2012 has been released, with Olympic-ready London taking the top spot and last year’s winner, Cape Town, coming in 23rd, while also being voted ...
The Leading Hotels of the World
NEW YORK, NY - The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is located in a nature reserve area in the Alps, close to the Olympia Region in Seefeld and the charming city of Innsbruck, Austria.
World Travel and Tourism Council
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has been named World Tourism and Travel Council’s (WTTC) Vice Chairman for the Middle East and Africa.
Oscars of the travel industry
LONDON & NAIROBI - World Travel Awards (WTA), the “Oscars of the travel industry,” has announced plans to host its first ceremony in Kenya, reflecting the African nation’s continuing ...
Air service industry professionals and world’s leading Route Development experts will be meeting
Air service industry professionals and the world’s leading Route Development experts are on the move when one looks at the planning just issued by Gerard Brown, the International Tourism ...
Africa-Adventure.travel
Back in 2009, a not-for-profit organization was created, dedicated to tourism education and the youth of Africa, and specifically for the Africa Adventure Cape to Cape Expedition that took place ...
Cultural melting pot
By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Tanzania
TANZANIA (eTN) - The annual international carnival in Seychelles is growing into a cultural magnet, pulling Africans together, and boosting tourism in both the Indian Ocean and the rest of the ...
Elephant safety and health in Africa
By Executive Producer and Host of TravelTalkRADIO, Sandy Dhuyvetter,
Celebrated author, Maria Coffee and veterinarian
and photographer, husband, Dr. Dag Goering are celebrating 10 years of bringing travel experiences to a new level.
Recognizes tourism efforts
Prof. Wolfgang H.
More Africa Flights
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Information was received from Brussels Airlines that they will, come April next year, increase their frequencies to Nairobi from presently 3 to 4 a week, while at the same time also ...
Delta Air Lines
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines this weekend marks its fifth anniversary of nonstop service between the United States and Africa, a historic milestone for the airline that today is a leading ...
"Street to Right Seat" Comprehensive Pilot Training Program
SEATTLE, Wash.
First daily service between Texas and Africa launched
HOUSTON – United Continental Holdings, Inc. today inaugurates the first daily scheduled passenger service between Texas and Africa with new nonstop flights between Houston and Lagos, ...
Increased air service
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - A source in Juba has confirmed that Fly540 will launch a second daily flight between Nairobi and Juba between Monday and Thursday while Friday to Sunday will continue to see the regular ...
China to Africa Project
A group of the best tourist destinations in Africa have gathered to launch the “China To Africa” (CTA) Project.
Keeping destinations competitive and sustainable
Capacity building and knowledge transfer are at the center of competitive destinations and sustainable development efforts.
Boosting Africa's Travel And Tourism
By Apolinari Tairo, eTN
(eTN) - Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to visit three African countries during a trip aimed at solidifying economic and political ties between Germany and the African continent, with good ...
Inter-Continent And Long-Haul Flights Being Added
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
(eTN) - Air service is expanding over the African continent as well as over the ocean for long-haul flights.
ETHIOPIAN ADDS MILAN TO EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS