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By Debbie Egwuogu Today is World Tourism Day! Celebrated on September 27th each year to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic impact on the world, WTD highlights the positive impact of tourism…
By Niyi David Suppose you find rock paintings up in the Sahara Desert, which closely looks like the art form discovered in southern Africa by the San people; what do you conclude? Coincidence? Or assume it was done by the…
Hujambo! Welcome to our weekly blog. This week we are exploring the growth of MICE tourism in Africa! We’re excited to share with you insights on this topic, which is of increasing importance for the African tourism industry. Introduction Africa…
By Niyi David While the role played by Île de Gorée (Gorée Island) in the slave trade has been disputed by scholars, the fact that it is one of the major tourists’ attractions in Senegal cannot be contended. Presently one…
By Anniey Mwangi Hello and welcome to another week, as we explore a different topic in our bid to help with the growth of the tourism industry in Africa. We are delving into the world of social media and its…
Known as Mji Mkongwe in Swahili, Stone Town is located on Unguja (Zanzibar Island), the main island of the famous archipelago collectively referred to as Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania. While Unguja is regarded as the heart of the…
By Anniey Mwangi Welcome everyone. Africa is a continent of diverse cultures, breath-taking landscapes, and unique experiences waiting to be explored. The African tourism industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with more tourists discovering the continent’s natural beauty,…
Over the past twenty years African Parks has assumed the responsibility of protecting lions in 16 of its 22 parks across 10 countries. Of these lions, one in particular has a story that we will never forget – the story…
By Anniey Mwangi Hello, and Welcome to this week’s enlightening exploration of Africa’s ever-evolving tourism landscape! As the sun sets on borders and the dawn of interconnected prosperity rises, join us on a transformative journey. This week, we delve deep…
By ‘Niyi David The majestic Victoria Falls is regarded as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Classified as the world’s largest sheet of falling water based on its width of 1,708 meters and height of 108 meters,…