Archive for the ‘Tourism & Leisure’ category
Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC
With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s elections scheduled for today, a massive volcanic eruption in the eastern part of the country continues to attract foreign tourists.
A private sector approach to preserving Kenya’s wildlife
“I’m not ashamed to make profits, I want to make profits. But I want to come up with a way that’s a win-win for everybody.”
What is a lion worth? Valuing Africa’s tourism potential
The lions we see today are likely to be worth much, much more in the future.
$29-a-night budget hotel brand to launch in Africa
Africa will soon see the launch of a budget hotel concept that charges guests as low as US$29 a night.
Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance
According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.
Africa can make much more money from tourism, says new report
Africa’s rich natural and cultural resources represent a major unexploited opportunity to boost travel and tourism on the continent.
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos
A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
Mozambique: Opportunity to invest in tourism project
Regional and international investors have a unique opportunity to invest in a tourism project on the shores of Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa lake, Africa’s fourth-largest artificial lake.
Ghana sees an increase in business travellers
Ghana’s hotels and restaurants sector expanded by an estimated 11.3% in 2010, probably because of an increase in business travellers, Renaissance Capital said in a research report.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria
“We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
