Tourism thriving in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Part 2
Zanzibar is enjoying a strong revival in the tourism and hospitality markets, with the growth of several luxury boutique hotels.
Growth of boutique hotels mark tourism revival in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar, also known as Mji Mkongwe is an excellent retreat for travellers. Stone Town was named for the coral stone buildings that were built there largely during the 19th century, on the site of a very old fishing village. This picturesque town is now home to 16,000 people, with over 1,700 beautiful historical […]
A New Partnership Between Direct Pay Online and Kopo Kopo
3G Direct Pay announces exciting partnership with Kopo Kopo to offer mobile payment options for travel merchants in East Africa Direct Pay Online is delighted to announce the new partnership with Kopo Kopo, a merchant services platform for mobile transactions. Our partnership, the first of this kind in East Africa, will bring exciting and innovative […]
Zanzibar Celebrates Revolution Day 50th Anniversary
As Zanzibar celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the revolution that produced what is now a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, it can be easy to reflect on the bloody details of the battle for freedom. Yet, as people look back a half-century to commemorate the actual events that day, many are choosing to look a little […]
East Africa Travel News – End of 2013
The past few months have seen some exciting travel news make its way to East Africa. And, as usual, we’re going to bring you the best of it right here. There’s always something good in East Africa tourism news to boast about – and this time we’ve got news from the ground all the way […]
Travel News East Africa November 2013
East Africa is one of the leading tourism destinations in sub-Saharan Africa because of the beautiful scenery, coastal areas, animal parks, fascinating history, culinary delights and adventure. Here’s the latest in what is happening in East Africa: Big Changes for Sub-Saharan Africa’s No.3 Carrier Kenya Airways Kenya Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni […]
Visiting #Zanzibar – Part Two with Direct Pay Online
Though Zanzibar remains one of those cherished “off the beaten path” vacation destinations for the adventure traveler, there is an abundance of things to do, see and enjoy. Zanzibar, situated in beautiful, exotic East Africa captivates the mind with ancient stories of the spice and ivory trade. The history of this intriguing area dates back […]
20th Annual World Travel Awards – Nairobi
October is gearing up to be an exciting month in the world of travel news, as the 20th Annual World Travel Awards Africa take place October 16th in Nairobi as scheduled. There was some speculation as to whether the event would take place as scheduled as the result of recent events, however World Travel Awards […]
Latest In Travel News – East Africa
August and September have been very busy months in East Africa. With news and changes in tourism, transportation, technology and much more, you may have missed some of the biggest headlines of the past couple of months. But don’t worry; we will help you stay connected.
Visiting Zanzibar – The African Paradise
When people think of Zanzibar in East Africa, exotic images often come to mind of romance and intrigue. Unspoiled by mass tourism, Zanzibar is still one of those off-the-beaten-path treasures that travelers love to encounter, though since the 1990s tourism has steadily been increasing. Zanzibar Island is an archipelago that is made up of Pemba […]