2016 Q4 East African Tourism and eCommerce News Roundup
There has been a lot happening in the tourism, technology and ecommerce industries in East Africa over the past quarter. Take a look at some of the highlights, below: Global startup competition held in Tanzania Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets, returned to Tanzania in September. In line with […]
7 Must-See Gems in Zambia
Looking for somewhere spectacular to visit during the holidays, this year? Zambia is a beautiful country located in the heart of Africa and an amazing place to spend the cold winter months. It is landlocked, bordering Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This unique country is home to some […]
2016 Q3 East African Tourism and eCommerce News Roundup
There have been quite a lot of tourism and ecommerce happenings in the past 3 months in East Africa. Check out some of the highlights, below: KENYA: UN launches $22 trillion e-commerce plan A new initiative set up to help developing countries earn an estimated $22 trillion from ecommerce was launched at the United Nations […]
Ethiopia’s Must-See Travel Gems
Ethiopia is becoming a popular tourist destination, thanks to its unique combination of natural beauty and rich culture. For nature enthusiasts, Ethiopia contains a multitude of unique species of wildlife, including birds and wild animals of all types and colors. For those interested in history and religion, there are many Christian and Muslim sites to […]
2016 Q2 East African Tourism and eCommerce News Roundup
There have been quite a lot of tourism and ecommerce happenings in the past 3 months in East Africa. Check out some of the highlights, below: TANZANIA: Government Aims to attract 2,000,000 Tourists by 2020 In an effort to attract 2,000,000 tourists by 2020, the government announced in April a number of major projects to […]
KILIFAIR 2016 – Tanzania’s International Tourism and Industry Trade Fair
KILIFAIR 2016, Tanzania’s international Tourism industry trade fair, opens on Friday, June 3rd and runs until Sunday, June 5th every day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place at the 17.000 m2 Moshi Ushirika Sports Stadium, which features a more than 2,500 m2 food and entertainment area. There is also unlimited parking. Under the title […]
Tips for Planning a Safari in Tanzania
Going on a safari is one of the top activities that most people have on their bucket list of things to do in life. There is nothing quite like rising just before dawn, getting to water holes as the animals start arriving to take advantage of the coolness; the breaking of day; the smells of […]
January 2016 Regional Tourism News
This is a roundup of some of the more interesting tourism, vacation and entertainment news from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia and Zanzibar. Zanzibar: Pemba’s refurbished airport to boost tourism Image Source: Daily News Karume Airport on Pemba Island now boasts night landing lights, which are expected to boost tourism and assist in emergency medical […]
How to Choose an Online Travel Agent for Your Business
Online travel agencies, or OTAs, were originally designed to sell excess inventory in times of slow demand. Today, OTAs drive the majority of bookings around the world and are an essential and integral resource in marketing your hotel. The challenge is deciding which OTAs to link up with. There are so many variables, questions, opportunities […]
5 Reasons You Should Plan a Trip to Zambia
Looking for a real African experience? Right in the heart of central Africa, traveling in Zambia offers some of the world’s best safari opportunities, a glimpse into the “real heart of Africa”. Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa roughly the size of France. Bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the narrow Caprivi […]