Ethiopia: Harari Unveils Corridor Dev’t to Boost Tourism, Heritage Preservation

[ad_1] HARAR - The recent corridor development activities are set to enhance the tourism industry by adding beauty and comfort for visitors, according to Harari State President Ordin Bedri. Speaking during the inauguration of the state's corridor development projects on Friday evening, President Ordin highlighted the significance of these upgrades. The state unveiled new infrastructure, including a plaza corridor, public toilets, and roads within the Jegol Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ordin emphasized that the corridor development not only […]

August 13, 2024 4

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Mozambique: Inhambane Records 75.1 Million Dollars From Tourism

[ad_1] Maputo — The southern Mozambican province of Inhambane recorded, over the first half of this year, 4.8 billion meticais (75.1 million dollars at the current exchange rate) in revenue from tourism. According to Emídio Nhantumbo, Inhambane Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, interviewed by AIM, on Saturday, at the closure of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI), a four-day event that took place Maputo, this revenue is an increase of 43.2 per cent compared to the same period of last […]

August 13, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Turning Ethiopia to Tourists’ Magnet (Tourists Could Clap Their Eyes On Wanchi, the Crater Lake)

[ad_1] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) introduced several initiatives expected to turn the Country into a tourism hub and touristic magnet. There are initiatives such as Gebeta Lehager (Dine for Ethiopia), Gebeta Lesheger (Dine for Addis Ababa) and Gebeta Letiwulid (Dine for Generations). Wanchi ecotourism project is one of one of the projects that are built through the Gebeta Lehager initiative. The project is aimed at building the best infrastructures and facilities for tourists in a bid they clap their […]

August 12, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Chicken Hut in Drive to Zim Promote Tourism

[ad_1] Portuguese quick service restaurant, Chicken Hut is partnering with other firms in the region to promote visitors to Zimbabwe and explore opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA, which was operationalised in January 2021 seeks to streamline customs procedures, reduce bureaucracy, and harmonise technical standards to ease the movement of goods across the continent's borders. Under the AfCFTA agreement to which Zimbabwe is signatory, the continent also seeks to eliminate tariffs on 90 percent […]

August 10, 2024 3

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Egypt: New Alamein Witnesses for 1st Time Tourists From 104 Countries

[ad_1] Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy held a press conference Thursday 9/8/2024, where he confirmed that for the first time the New Alamein City witnessed this year tourists from 104 nationalities. The international press conference came on the sidelines of a tour of the New Alamein Festival, accompanied by 13 foreign ambassadors and officials, and the Managing Director of the United Media Services Company, to learn about the festival's activities, in the presence of representatives of 24 […]

August 9, 2024 2

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Niyonzima Alfred: Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

[ad_1] Niyonzima Alfred is Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete.Starting out in gymnastics, he has gone on to reach the top of his new sport, representing his country in the 2022 Parkour World Championships in Japan.The BBC's Samba Cyuzuzo caught up with him in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, to hear more about his journey. [ad_2] Source link

August 9, 2024 3

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Africa: Fewer Car Journeys and More Flights – How Covid-19 Has Changed the Way We Travel

[ad_1] Four years after the outbreak of Covid-19, the pandemic seems like a distant memory for many. Yet its impacts on our lifestyle today are often profound and long-lasting, with many researchers on a mission to quantify it across sectors. As sustainability researchers, we were keen to find out how Covid-19 had affected our transport habits in Europe. Do we now move in a greener, more self-aware fashion, or did the end of the pandemic prompt a rebound effect, ushering […]

August 8, 2024 2

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Kenya: KQ, Safaricom Join Forces to Enhance Digital Solutions

[ad_1] National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and Safaricom have partnered to bolster innovation in digital solutions to boost operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer experience. The partnership will focus on an array of areas, including enhancing connectivity across Kenya Airways' pan-African network through fixed connectivity solutions and in-flight Wi-Fi, as well as bolstering cybersecurity measures and loyalty programs. Data analytics will play a crucial role in supporting Kenya Airways' operational needs, ensuring the implementation of reliable and transformative digital solutions that […]

August 8, 2024 2

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Kenya: Treetops Hotel in Aberdares Forest Reopened After Extensive Renovations

[ad_1] Nyeri — The historic Treetops Hotel nestled in the heart of Kenya's lush Aberdares Forest has reopened after an extensive renovation exercise. The lodge founded in 1932 was etched into the annals of Kenya's history when Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, stayed at the lodge during a visit to Kenya. The princess's stay coincided with the death of her father, King George VI, and her ascension to the British throne elevated its status to a "Royalty" hotel. […]

August 8, 2024 2