Budget flights and $29 hotel rooms – ‘low-cost’ arrives in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 April 2012 Anyone who has travelled in Africa for business will know that it is not a cheap exercise.
Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 November 2011 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 Published by Jonathan Kalan on 20 October 2011 “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 Published by Sven Richter on 13 October 2011 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 Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 August 2011 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 Published by Jonathan Kalan on 4 August 2011 According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.
Africa can make much more money from tourism, says new report Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 May 2011 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 Published by Claude Harding on 26 April 2011 A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
Ghana sees an increase in business travellers Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2010 “All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 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.
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists Published by Regina Ekiru on 18 October 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 6 October 2010 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.
