Tourism
President Lula and the Tourism Minister Launch the ‘Brazil Is Calling You!’ Campaign in Johannesburg
Today in Johannesburg, a new international tourism campaign was launched: "Brazil is calling you! Celebrate life here. Brazil. Sensational!" It consists of television spots,...
Royal Invitation Sparks Travcoa African Expedition by Classic DC-3 Airliner
Building on an invitation from the Zulu royal household, pioneering travel operator Travcoa celebrates its expeditionary roots this September with a 3,500-mile, four nation...
Seychelles government rejects allegations that ‘the islands have also become popular with pirates’
Seychelles has 1.4 million square kilometres of ocean as part of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and 115 islands, and there is no evidence...
Zimbabwean plunges to death to save tourist at Victoria Falls
A Zimbabwean tour guide in Victoria Falls is feared dead after he plunged into the gorges in an attempt to rescue a tourist.
The man...
Top 10 Worst Beach Vacation Destinations
In August millions of Europeans head for the coast to enjoy a beach vacation. Often this leads to disappointment. Many popular coastal destinations have...
Testing Times for International Tourism
According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer international tourism declined by 8% between January and April compared to the same...
Victoria Falls under serious environmental threat
The World Heritage status for Victoria Falls is under siege after hotel companies and environmental groups voiced their concerns on plans to
increase flights over...
Kenya, America’s new found destination
As Kenya steps up its campaign to ride on the current wave of publicity as the heritage of the new US President Barack Obama,...
Tourism sector in Namibia hits 1m visits this year
International arrivals in Namibia's booming tourism sector are expected to hit one million by the end of the year, officials in the tourism sector...
The historical city of Fes celebrates its 1200 years
Founded in the year 808 by Idriss II, Fes, which has stood the test of centuries, battling with the continuous torrential stream of events...