Archive for the ‘Tourism & Leisure’ category
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists
Kenya’s tourism sector seems to be on the recovery path following the 2007 post election violence and global recession which threatened to bring the sector to its knees.
Hotel group allows guests to settle bills through M-PESA
Sarova Hotels, Resorts & Game Lodges, in partnership with Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom, will now offer guests the option of settling their bills through the M-PESA money transfer service.
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia
Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years
Boeing forecasts that carriers in Africa will experience steady growth over the next 20 years as air travel on the continent continues to grow with the economy.
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco
Spanish hotel chain, RIU Hotels & Resorts, will strengthen its presence in Morocco with the opening next year of three new hotels.
Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the country’s tourism sector.
Dubai outfit secures Angola hotel contract
Depa Limited, a Dubai-based interior contracting company, announced that it has been awarded a major contract for both the interior fit-out and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) of a five star hotel and casino in Luanda, Angola.
Southern Sun takes over operations of Nairobi hotel
African hotel group, Southern Sun, has taken over operations of the Holiday Inn Nairobi, re-launching the city hotel as the Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi.
Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season
As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association
Tourism industry on alert ahead of referendum
The Kenya Tourist Board has moved to dispel fears and reassure tourists of their safety in the country ahead of Wednesday’s referendum.
New laws for tourism operators in Lagos State
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola last week signed into law a bill for the regulation and standardisation of the tourism sector in the state.
Botswana hotel operator to list on stock exchange this Monday
Cresta Marakanelo Limited, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, will commence its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange this Monday (June 28) following the country’s widest and biggest truly public offering of shares to date.
Luxury marina development to transform Kenya’s south coast
A new Ksh3.85 billion (US$47.8 million) property development, dubbed the EnglishPoint Marina, is set to transform Kenya’s south coast.
The state of Kenya’s tourism industry
Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa
Hotel operator books its place on Botswana Stock Exchange
Cresta Marakanelo, Botswana’s largest hotel operator, is on track for a 17 June listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange judging by enthusiastic public response to the sale of 62,9 million shares in the company by Botswana Development Corporation.
