East Africa Tourism Events Sept – Nov 2014
When she spoke at the 20 World Travel Awards Gala last year, the Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism, Phyllis Kandie, said, “Africa is our next frontier and this is the time for us, as a continent, to leverage on each other’s strengths, synergize on our varied expertise, so as to grow […]
Direct Pay Online makes Zanzibar Film Festival 2014 tickets online accessible to all
Direct Pay Online offers choice, speed and convenience for Zanzibar Film Festival Direct Pay Online Limited, the leading online payments service provider in East Africa, is providing a safe and secure on line payment platform for tickets to the 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). This is the first time that tickets can be bought […]
Karibu travel Fair Tanzania 2014
Special announcement (07/JUN/2014): “On Direct Pay Online’s blog, we inadvertently published a post stating that 3G Direct Pay is the official online payments partner of Karibu Travel Market 2014, We confirm that this is not the case and we are in no way partnering with the event. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and/or embarrassment caused […]
Direct Pay Online partners with the 2014 Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair
The Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair (KHTF) will take place from the 14th-16th of May 2014, at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi. It is the largest regional event of its kind, with 5 show categories: •Furnishing, Interior Design & Décor •Hospitality Supplies & Equipment •Technology & Sustainability •Outdoor & Tailor-Made Experience •Food and Beverage The […]
Latest News From East Africa’s Tourism Industry
There’s always something good going on when it comes to East Africa tourism news. Take a look at what’s been going on recently in the region…
Pros and Cons of Mutual Tourist Visa to Tanzania
After a decade off political and regional wrangling, the East African Single-Tourist Visa is a reality – albeit with one very glaring absence – that of Tanzania. The decision by the Tanzanian government to not participate in the popular tourist visa plan came with the claims that the visa program was a “security risk” and […]
Online payment options bring tourists to East Zanzibar coastal resorts
The growth of online payment options and mobile payments options has seen a significant growth in tourism in the picturesque East Zanzib region. The slow pace of life, white sands and blue ocean make this an ideal tourist destination for visitors from around the world looking to enjoy peace and serenity in a beautiful location. […]
Kisiwa House to open new hotel On The Beach
Kisiwa House to open new hotel On The Beach
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 […]