New Regulations for IATA Accredited Travel Agents
BSP (Billing and Settlement Plan) is a worldwide system used to manage finances and cash flow between BSP airlines and IATA accredited passenger sales agents. Due to demands proposed by BSP airlines, the IATA has made their BSP card sales channel PCI DSS compliant. As a result of these changes, IATA accredited travel agents need […]
6 Destinations to Visit in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a unique country with a lot to offer. Its rich culture and varied landscape has something to suit every traveler. For a remote getaway, complete with exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery, visit one of Zimbabwe’s breathtaking national parks. In the parks, you’ll find a mixture of rivers, waterfalls, savannah, forests, and endless greenery. […]
Direct Pay Online’s MarketPlace – the Online Market Place for Travel Businesses
Are you looking for a way to increase your brand visibility and maximize your conversion rates, at no extra cost? Direct Pay Online’s new MarketPlace, is a free online platform designed for travel businesses seeking to promote their products and services to a global audience. The online market place for travel businesses, provides companies with […]
KILIFAIR 2017 Is Coming Up Soon!
June is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time for KILIFAIR. KILIFAIR is Tanzania’s annual International Tourism & Industry Trade Fair. This year, Direct Pay Online is proud to be supporting the African tourism industry as KILIFAIR’s platinum sponsor. KILIFAIR is taking place from Friday, June 2nd until Sunday, June 4th, at the […]
How Travel Businesses Can Benefit from Chatbots
Chatbots can help travel businesses by providing a personalized customer experience to those who choose to book their travels online. Chatbots can also operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be programmed to interact in many different languages, unlike their human counterparts. This promising innovation in the world of online messaging […]
8 Must-See Sites in Mozambique
Looking for a vacation that is off the beaten path? Well, look no further than Mozambique. Mozambique is a beautiful country, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and South Africa. Whether you are after a luxurious beach holiday or the safari of a lifetime, Mozambique is the place for you. Visit between May and […]
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 […]