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WHY #RTW 2022?
The launch of the maiden Rwanda Tourism Week.The event, scheduled to take place from 28th November – 3rd December 2022 at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) and Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), carries the theme “Adopting Innovative Approaches to Boost Intra Africa Travel as a drive for Tourism Business Recovery.”
Marriott International Continues Growth Across Africa
From the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Taghazout Bay, Morocco, Marriott International, Inc., this week announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 30 hotels, and more than 5,000 rooms by the end of 2024
Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group plans to strengthen its already impressive presence in Africa. The Group has ambitious plans to reach 150 hotels and 25,000 rooms within the next five years across the continent, making Africa a key region for growth.
Global Wildlife Tourism Market is Estimated to be Valued at US$ 135 Bn in 2022
Global Wildlife Tourism Market is Estimated to be Valued at US$ 135 Bn in 2022 and is Projected to Reach US$ 219.9 Bn by 2032 at a CAGR of 5%
Ethiopian Commences Passenger Flight to Bulawayo, Third Destination in Zimbabwe
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has launched a new flight to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls starting from 30 October 2022.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection hotel in Zimbabwe, Africa
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with HOC Hospitality Investments Ltd., for a new build Vignette hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The signing marks the brand’s foray into Middle East and Africa region, as the 10th Vignette hotel, coinciding with its first Anniversary.
MELIÁ PRESENTS THE FUTURE MELIÁ COLLECTION IN NGORONGORO
Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of a new hotel in the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, a special conservation area
Ethiopian to expand its service to Switzerland with new flight to Zürich
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is pleased to announce that it will add Zürich to its expanding global network, with thrice weekly flights. The first flight from Addis Ababa to Zürich will take off on 31 October 2022
Ascott wins top honours at World Travel Awards
CapitaLand Investment’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has received top honours as the ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Saudi Arabia, at the World Travel Awards 2022.
One&Only Resorts in Rwanda introduce an exclusive collaboration with lemlem
One&Only, a collection of ultra-luxury resorts located in world’s most exotic locales, and lemlem, the artisan-driven sustainable fashion label produced in Africa founded by supermodel Liya Kebede, are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive collaboration celebrating the craftsmanship of Ethiopia and Rwanda, with a bespoke scarf designed by lemlem and inspired by One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Africa’s First 787 Dreamliner Delivery
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner delivery to the African carrier. Over the past decade, Ethiopian Airlines has utilized the outstanding capabilities of the 787 to sustainably grow its long-haul network across the world
Zanzibar named leading beach destination in Africa
Zanzibar has been named the leading beach destination in Africa in 2022 by the World Travel Awards beating a host of other popular places