Tag: African tourism

South Africa tops 7.5 million tourist arrivals as August visits exceed 1 million

South Africa tourist arrivals topped 7.5 million by August 2026 as monthly visits crossed 1 million, boosting tourism investment prospects.

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Côte d’Ivoire turns to AI to transform tourism by 2030

Côte d’Ivoire is betting on AI to transform tourism, attract 10 million visitors and unlock $1.7 billion in investment by 2030.

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Accor sets sights on 25,000 new hotel rooms across Egypt

Accor plans to add 25,000 hotel rooms in Egypt within three years, expand its brands and support hospitality training through a new academy.

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Hilton Garden Inn Kampala: Modern stay in Uganda’s capital

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala offers 96 rooms, dining, a pool and meeting space near Acacia Mall and the Uganda Museum.

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Spain’s Barceló expands in Africa with Occidental Cairo Grand Museum hotel

Occidental Cairo Grand Museum opens with 207 rooms as Barceló expands its hotel presence in Egypt and North Africa.

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Tanzania, Eswatini deepen ties with focus on trade, investment and tourism

Tanzania and Eswatini deepen trade, investment and tourism ties as both countries seek stronger economic cooperation and new business opportunities.

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Four Zambian safari lodges unite under one luxury travel brand

Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection unites four luxury safari lodges, boosting Zambia's premium wildlife tourism and conservation.

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Kwetsani Camp reopens in Botswana’s Okavango Delta after major redesign   

Kwetsani Camp has reopened in Botswana's Okavango Delta with redesigned luxury suites, solar power and immersive safari experiences.

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andBeyond opens Suyian Homestead, a private luxury safari retreat in Kenya  

andBeyond launches Suyian Homestead Kenya, a private safari retreat blending luxury hospitality, wildlife conservation and exclusivity.

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Why Kenya remains Africa’s luxury safari capital

Kenya Luxury Safari Capital status grows as premium safaris, luxury lodges and conservation attract global travelers.

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Sugar Beach Mauritius: Where luxury meets island elegance

Sugar Beach Mauritius offers beachfront luxury, sunset views, fine dining, and wellness experiences on Africa’s top island escape

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Kavango Zambezi launches Africa’s first cross-border birdwatching route

A vast conservation landscape spanning five southern African countries is being promoted as a single birdwatching destination, opening new opportunities for wildlife tourism across the region. Tourism officials say the initiative reflects growing interest in nature travel and birdwatching across Africa.  The new route forms part of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), one of the world’s largest…

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