Tag: Cultural tourism

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Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia highlights nation’s culture and tourism ambitions

Ethiopia’s Shabeely Resort showcases heritage, culture, and leisure with 51 rooms, 3 restaurants, and extensive recreational spaces.

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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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La Digue, known for its slow pace and natural beauty, is increasingly being promoted as a cultural hub.
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Seychelles elevates cultural tourism through La Digue Creole event

At a Glance The Seychelles is redefining its tourism strategy, moving beyond its famed beaches and resorts to highlight the islands’ rich cultural heritage. On La Digue, one of the country’s most picturesque islands, this approach took center stage during the latest edition of Rendezvous Diguois, a Creole cultural event that blends music, dance, crafts, and cuisine.  The event gained…

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Festive travel can deliver a welcome boost, but only if standards hold.
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Ghana upgrades December festivities to meet global tourism standards

At a Glance Ghana is refining its flagship “December in Ghana” celebrations as it looks to strengthen its standing in the global holiday travel market. Tourism officials say the focus this year is on higher service standards, tighter coordination and a smoother visitor experience, as African destinations compete for travellers with spending power and an appetite for culture-led trips.  The…

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mud mosque of Djenné, Mali
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How architecture tells Africa’s tourism story

From Lalibela to Zanzibar, design is shaping how travelers see and experience Africa.

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