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The National Tourist Board of Sierra Leone

Lily Sawyer — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:28:36 +0000

Comprising rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Sierra Leone’s tourism sector, with support from the government, is poised to become a key driver of economic growth for the country.

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Inside the business of tourism with Latitude Hotels

Editorial Team — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Nick Brown, Co-Owner of Latitude Hotels, explains that expanding Africa's business hospitality offering benefits both travellers and local communities.

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ATTA® : Coronavirus and the Impact on African Tourism

Editorial Team — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Nigel Vere Nicoll, President of the African Travel and Tourism Association, gives his opinion on how the coronavirus will affect Africa's tourism industry

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What trends will be shaping the African travel sector?

Editorial Team — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Africa looks set to capitalise on a range of global trends ranging from transformational travel experiences to leisure tourism.

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Mpumalanga: A Nature-Lover’s Dream

Editorial Team — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With its plunging canyons, soaring mountains and vast veldts, South Africa's Mpumalanga province boasts some of the country's most spectacular scenery

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Tanzania: Africa’s most adventurous country

Editorial Team — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With its snow-capped mountains, tropical islands, vast plains and powdery beaches, Tanzania is a country just waiting to be explored.

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Gauteng, South Africa: From the cities to the mountains

Editorial Team — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

A South African province of two cities, renowned for both its mountains and museums, Gauteng offers a complete package for tourists.

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Uganda: A Country of Contrasts

Editorial Team — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With its glacial peaks, vast lakes and primeval forests, Uganda is a country of contrasts

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Nelson Mandela Bay: Experience city, bush and beach in one trip

Editorial Team — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Home to sun-kissed sand, Port Elizabeth and exotic aquatic and onshore wildlife, Nelson Mandela Bay is the best place to experience city, bush and beach in one trip

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Lesotho : A Southern African Alpine Discovery Trail

Editorial Team — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Fully encircled by South Africa, Lesotho is a unique country set high in the mountains, its natural beauty beginning to become more discovered as greater numbers of tourists cross over the border

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Eswatini : Showcasing the Best that Africa has to Offer

Editorial Team — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you're looking for the culturally fascinating, a captivating wildlife scene or welcoming tourist offerings, Eswatini holds much of the best that Africa has to offer

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Liberia : Africa’s oldest republic, reinvigorated

Editorial Team — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Standing proud as Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia is the only black state in Africa never subjected to colonial rule.

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Business travel: A look at South Africa and its MICE industry

Editorial Team — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

An insight from the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry

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Exclusive: An interview with Hilton’s Jan van der Putten on expansion in Africa

Editorial Team — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

As international hoteliers continue to grow their portfolios across Africa, we spoke to Hilton's VP of Operations for Africa and Indian Ocean for his insight into an ever-evolving market

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Q&A: Three Virgin Limited Edition General Managers discuss Africa’s luxury travel market

Editorial Team — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

We asked three General Managers of Virgin Limited Edition resorts in South Africa and Kenya for their take on Africa's luxury hospitality industry

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Gambia : The Smiling Coast of West Africa

Editorial Team — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Gambia may be the smallest country in Africa but it is certainly packing a punch in recent years as its reputation as a tourist hotspot gathers momentum.

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Ethiopia : Ruralisation funds Urbanisation

Editorial Team — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Ethiopia has leveraged its age-old traditions and charm to generate modern-day economic prosperity

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Ahead of the Game

Editorial Team — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

A THEnergy-IPS report explores how solar and energy storage are making safari lodges in Africa more green and attractive for corporate events

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Seychelles: A Cocoon of Luxury

Editorial Team — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Comprising 115 islands and many more reasons to visit, the Republic of Seychelles is merging brains with beauty as it looks to instil heightened levels of economic astuteness into its naturally stunning surroundings.

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Bloemfontein : Lord of the Cities

Editorial Team — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Bloemfontein has quietly and assuredly etched its way into the positive consciousness of South Africans and indeed anyone who has been fortunate to visit the quiet and confident city.

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Cape Town : Nature Meets Nurture in SA’s Leading Economic Hub

Editorial Team — Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

When it comes to the leading business hubs of Africa, there are a few immediate names that spring to the fore, and – shining like a beacon above the continent’s traditional gateway – Cape Town perhaps stands head and shoulders above them all.

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Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality: A walk on the wild and wonderful side

Editorial Team — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

South Africa has an embarrassment of riches to showcase to the millions of tourists who grace their shores each year, with few as impressive and dynamic as the coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Marriott International Expands Presence in Algeria with Opening of Sheraton Annaba

Editorial Team — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

New 201 room hotel boasts imposing design, prime Mediterranean Sea location and commanding views of scenic coastal city

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The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality : Big on Nature, Big on Development

Editorial Team — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is justifying its formulation as a concerted hub of innovation, development, natural preservation and business attractiveness to become one of South Africa’s most appealing regions.

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Johannesburg Travel Guide : South Africa’s Golden Child

Editorial Team — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Johannesburg claims barely any of South Africa’s official titles but nearly all of the accolades, as the country’ largest city and most globally-renowned representative.

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Pretoria : The Jacaranda City Full of Hidden Tourist Treasures

Editorial Team — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Considered the lesser talked about city when compared to the wealth and glamour of neighbouring Johannesburg, sedate, leafy Pretoria lies in a warm, sheltered valley surrounded by the hills of the Magaliesberg range.

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Scratching the Surface of African Tourism

Editorial Team — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The African Development Bank's latest Tourism Monitor alludes to a notable rise in visitors exploring the continent's riches; an exciting statistic given the amount of potential still yet to be reached

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Cape Town Travel Guide : Nature Meets Nurture

Editorial Team — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000

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IBM and RTI Forge Partnership for Data-Driven Development

Editorial Team — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

A new partnership formed by IBM and RTI is designed to better position Kenya and other African countries to meet its sustainable development goals through a better understanding of the economic landscape

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