Top 5 Attractions in Rwanda
The Republic of Rwanda; its mountains, savannahs, and lakes. Its drums and Intore dance. Its giraffes, gorillas, and elephants. All of these coalesce to make for a memorable visit. Rwanda is home to 11 million people and is visited by approximately half a million tourists each year. Source: https://flic.kr/p/4R8KH6 A visit to Rwanda would be incomplete […]
Top 5 Attractions in Uganda
Had Sir Winston Churchill visited Uganda today, he certainly wouldn’t have settled for “the pearl of Africa” to describe this glorious nation: “The Crown Jewels of Africa” would be a more fitting moniker. In a country that is visited by 1.7 million tourists, mostly from the UK and US, things to do include spectacular views, […]
Travel Agents and Tour Operators: Thriving in the Digital Era
New technology, including more sophisticated reservations systems and the ever-increasing capabilities of the internet, present a huge challenge to the future of travel agents and tour operators. As a bigger portion of travel and tourism products are purchased or booked directly from the ultimate suppliers (airlines and hotels) or mega online booking engines, traditional travel […]
Zanzibar International Film Festival 2015
The quintessential island of Zanzibar is about to come alive this month with international captivating films, live music and parties, exhibitions, workshops, cultural tours, and special guests of the Zanzibar International Film Festival. The chief guest at this year’s festival will be Leleti Khumalo, the South African legend known on Broadway for “Serafina!” and in […]
African Travel Industry Gears up for Fairs and Conferences
Are you a travel industry professional in Africa? Then, check out these upcoming fairs & conferences you simply can’t miss!
Online Travel Booking Review
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that enables leisure and business travelers, through the use of their innovative technology, to search for, plan, and book a wide range of travel products and services. These include airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. A number of consumer brands are also owned […]
Online Zanzibar: The Hub for Zanzibar Tourism Companies
East African tourism has a new player in town: Online Zanzibar (https://www.online-zanzibar.com/). Launched by 3G Direct Pay Limited, Online Zanzibar is an epicenter of tourism information, where travel businesses can find industry news, share insights, and find opportunities for partnerships. The site provides a community forum for all travel-related businesses in Zanzibar where they can […]
Fly540 soars to new heights with 3G Direct Pay
3G Direct Pay (3GDP) has partnered with East Africa’s premier low cost airline, Fly540, to provide customers and business partners with the freedom to pay online using all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, and Mobile Money. The platform is safe, reliable, and secure. Fly540’s business partners, including hotels, travel agents, and tour operators, can […]
A Love Affair with Wildlife: Maasai Mara to Zanzibar
Though Zanzibar has much to offer visitors, the new trends point to a “bush to beach” experience as the tourists’ favorite. Starting their trip with the Masai Mara, also known as “the Mecca for Wildlife,” and completing it on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar leads tourists to fall in love with the island. Situated in […]
Announcing Online-Zanzibar.com
All of us at 3G Direct Pay are excited to share the news of the upcoming launch of https://www.Online-Zanzibar.com. The new online hub is a community for Zanzibar’s travel and other businesses to establish relationships, forge partnerships, share business, and exchange insights about topics like e-commerce, tourism, online payments, fraud prevention, and more. This site […]