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Radisson Blu Maputo blends luxury with Oceanfront views
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Radisson Blu Maputo blends luxury with Oceanfront views

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence sits along Maputo’s main seafront road, where the city opens directly onto the Indian Ocean. From the moment guests arrive, the setting does much of the talking: wide skies, steady sea air and a shoreline that frames the capital at its most relaxed.  The hotel is less than 10 kilometers from Maputo’s city center and…

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Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors
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South Africa visitor numbers hit record 10.48 million in 2025

South Africa’s tourism sector closed 2025 on a high note, breaking its own records and offering rare good news for an economy hungry for jobs and investment. After several uneven years, the rebound has gathered pace, with foreign visitors returning in numbers not seen before.  Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors between January and December 2025,…

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The Nest Tropical Oasis blends modern comforts with Swahili-inspired architecture.
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The Nest Zanzibar blends luxury, calm and island living

The Nest Tropical Oasis sits quietly along Zanzibar’s southeast coast, where Paje’s palm-lined beach meets a steady Indian Ocean breeze. It is positioned less as a conventional resort and more as a place to slow down, aimed at travelers who value space, design and a sense of connection to their surroundings.  Set within lush gardens, the property blends modern comforts…

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President João Lourenço approved the spending to support tourism zones in Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe
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Angola backs $530 million tourism infrastructure push

Angola is moving to unlock its beach and coastal tourism market with a €449 million ($530 million) public investment package aimed at building basic infrastructure in some of the country’s most visited seaside areas.  President João Lourenço approved the spending to support tourism zones in Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe, part of a broader effort to reduce the economy’s dependence…

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Livingstonia International Conference Centre sits between Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront
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Sunbird Tourism launches Livingstonia International conference hub

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has opened the Livingstonia International Conference Centre (LICC) at its Sunbird Beach Resort complex in Salima, marking a fresh push into Malawi’s fast-growing meetings and events market. The new facility sits between Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront, two of the group’s flagship lakeside properties.  The opening comes as hotel operators across the region move to capture…

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Riu Palace Swahili introduces the company’s Elite Club concept to the island
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RIU opens elite club Riu Palace Swahili in Zanzibar

RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the opening of Riu Palace Swahili, a five-star, adults-only resort in Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar. The launch adds a third RIU property in Tanzania and signals the company’s growing focus on high-end leisure travel in the Indian Ocean market.  The resort opens at a time…

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Mandarin Oriental Africa’s top hotel in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards
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Mandarin Oriental Marrakech launches 2026 wellness and heritage escape

Mandarin Oriental Marrakech is stepping up its push into North Africa’s luxury travel market with three new experience packages set to debut in 2026, targeting travelers drawn to wellness, culture and food.  The move comes as Marrakech regains its footing as a global leisure hub, helped by stronger air links, rising visitor numbers and renewed interest from high-spending travelers looking…

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Rwanda has spent the past decade building its profile as a conference hub
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Africa reclaims ICCA congress in 2027 after two decades

Africa will return to the center of the global meetings industry in 2027 when Kigali, Rwanda, hosts the 66th ICCA Congress, the continent’s first appearance at the flagship event in more than two decades.  The announcement by the International Congress and Convention Association signals renewed confidence among investors and industry players in Africa’s place in the global meetings, incentives, conferences…

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The resort has 30 private pool villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms
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Inside Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles’ most exclusive Island escape

Six Senses Zil Pasyon sits on Félicité Island, a granite outcrop ringed by turquoise water and reached by a 20-minute helicopter flight from Mahé. In Creole, “Zil Pasyon” means island of passion, a name that reflects the resort’s focus on privacy, design and service rather than spectacle.  The arrival is quiet and deliberate. Guests step into open-air spaces framed by…

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Zaina Lodge, a high-end safari retreat that blends modern comfort with local design.
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Zaina lodge redefines luxury safari travel in West Africa

At a Glance Mole National Park, Ghana’s oldest wildlife reserve, has long been a quiet draw for travelers seeking wide savanna views and close encounters with nature. Established in the 1950s, the park now spans about 4,577 square kilometers of Guinea savanna woodland in the country’s north.  At the heart of this landscape sits Zaina Lodge, a high-end safari retreat…

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The Ekipa, a new private retreat near Etosha National Park
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Inside Gondwana’s Ekipa: Where heritage meets high-end travel 

At a Glance Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened The Ekipa, a new private retreat near Etosha National Park, adding another high-end option to its growing Secret Collection.  Set in mopane woodland about 10 kilometers south of Etosha’s Andersson Gate, the lodge is built for two guests, targeting couples and travelers seeking privacy close to one of southern Africa’s busiest wildlife…

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Guests receive a $150 resort credit per stay, plus daily dining and specialty restaurant perks.
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Sheraton Maldives unveils endless summer luxury escape deal

At a Glance Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is rolling out a new “Endless Summer” offer aimed at travelers looking to stretch their island stay with added perks and flexible dining options.  Set on a private island surrounded by turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches, the resort is positioning the package as a way to slow the pace of…

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