Tourism & Leisure - How We Made It In Africa – Insight into business in Africa

Budget flights and $29 hotel rooms – ‘low-cost’ arrives in Africa

Anyone who has travelled in Africa for business will know that it is not a cheap exercise.

Published by Jaco Maritz on April 4th, 2012 at 03:04 pm

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.

Published by Jonathan Kalan on November 28th, 2011 at 07:11 am

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.”

Published by Jonathan Kalan on October 20th, 2011 at 02:10 pm

According to Sven Richter, the value of Africa's tourist trade should have the potential to be around US$400 billion.

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.

Published by Sven Richter on October 13th, 2011 at 04:10 pm

$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.

Published by Femi Adewunmi on August 8th, 2011 at 11:08 am

Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance

According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.

Published by Jonathan Kalan on August 4th, 2011 at 08:08 pm

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.

Published by Jaco Maritz on May 6th, 2011 at 02:05 pm

An artist's impression of the new Apapa hotel.

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.

Published by Claude Harding on April 26th, 2011 at 02:04 pm

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.

Published by Claude Harding on February 1st, 2011 at 12:02 pm

Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria

“We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”

Published by Jaco Maritz on January 20th, 2011 at 10:01 am

International hotel operators getting serious about Africa

“All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.

Published by Jaco Maritz on December 13th, 2010 at 07:12 pm

US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge

Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.

Published by Claude Harding on November 15th, 2010 at 01:11 am

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.

Published by Regina Ekiru on October 18th, 2010 at 08:10 am

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.

Published by Claude Harding on October 6th, 2010 at 10:10 pm