Rhino campaign: Kenyan wildlife conservancy partners with dating app Tinder Published by Nelly Murungi on 8 May 2017 Sudan, the 43-year-old northern white rhino, has joined dating app Tinder.
These are Africa’s most powerful passports Published by John McKenna on 2 May 2017 Some African countries enjoying similar travel rights to Europeans, while others fare little better than residents of war-torn Syria.
The top destinations in Africa for the wealthy Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2017 The continent received about 48,000 multi-millionaire visitors in 2016.
How big is Airbnb’s business in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2017 We talk to Nicola D’Elia, Airbnb’s general manager for the Middle East and Africa, about the platform’s adoption across the continent.
Why a Radisson Blu room in Rwanda costs more than in China Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2017 We talk to Carlson Rezidor’s Andrew McLachlan about what is driving up the cost of hotel rooms in Africa.
French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2017 One of Addis Ababa’s appeals is its significant air linkages.
Uganda: Illegal immigrant turned entrepreneur builds top-rated tourism business Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Before founding his business, Walter Wandera was first a school dropout, homeless, and even an illegal immigrant.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2017 Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a ‘limited service’ – only the bare necessities.
The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2017 Wildlife expert says African animals are worth more alive, and in Africa.
Benin invests in publicising its investment opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 22 December 2016 The small west African country is trying to set itself apart from nearby heavyweights like Ghana and Nigeria.
East Africa the new Caribbean? The tourism case for promoting regions Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 December 2016 A new report looks at the value of encouraging travel to regions rather than countries.
The growing real estate market at the foot of Mount Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 November 2016 A series of new developments are underway.
Why is Ghana 25 times more successful than Nigeria at attracting tourism revenues? Published by Charles Robertson on 14 September 2016 Tourism should be an easy win for emerging and frontier market economies.
