Airbnb looks to scale up in Africa
The online accommodation broker is expanding rapidly in Africa, bringing new economic opportunities but also provoking calls for its regulation.
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South Africa: Tsogo Sun increases stake in Hospitality Property Fund
South Africa’s Tsogo Sun increases stake in Hospitality Property Fund amid hotel boom in Africa.
Zimbabwe: Vic Falls airport to boost tourism
New Victoria Falls airport to help rejuvenate tourism in Zimbabwe, according to tourist minister.
Gambia: Tourists, citizens flee as Jammeh digs in
Tourists and Gambians flee as President Yahya Jammeh declares state of emergency.
Egypt turning towards to China for investment
Egypt pivoting towards China in an effort to boost tourism and investment following weak growth.
Somaliland entices tourists
The quasi-independent region of Somaliland is trying to market itself as a tourist destination. On the walls of the Oriental Hotel, built in 1953 and the …
Tourists undeterred by terror attack
As the biggest source of foreign revenue, the tourist sector is obviously of prime importance to the Kenyan economy. In common with all other countries around the world, security alerts and political crises generate bad publicity that can deter visitors but the big question is whether they leave a permanent impression on international opinion.
Africa: A powerhouse on the Rise
A Mountain Of Money
Cape Town’s Table Mountain has now been declared one of the new seven wonders of the world. This accolade is likely to generate as much …
Destination: Vanilla Islands
While foreign tourists dream of visiting several Indian Ocean islands, the costs are often prohibitive. Now, a new concept will allow visitors to enjoy the …