Travel and Tourism

By Alkali Amana In 2019, the World Economic Forum assessed 140 countries, including 38 African countries, to rank the best education systems globally based on skill development taking into consideration the general level of skills of the workforce and the quantity and quality of education in each country, and Seychelles, a small country with about 95,000 people, emerged as the...

Uzbekistan is reopening to international tourists with a big promise: if they become infected with COVID-19 during their trip, they will receive US$3000 in compensation. ‘We want to reassure tourists they can come to Uzbekistan’, Sophie Ibbotson, Uzbekistan’s tourism ambassador to the UK, said in a statement. ‘The government is so confident that the new safety and hygiene measures being...

Kenya is widely known for its wildlife reserves. This constitutes a significant part of the country's foreign exchange through tourist attractions. The foreign exchange earned by Kenya is so massive. It is believed that the locals make up to $7.5 million in lease payments from wildlife conservancies and associations. The busy periods are usually between June and October. There is...

The coronavirus outbreak has changed everything about life including travel. The travel industry has been badly hurt following the various lockdown policies and restrictions placed on travels and movements.  However, if you must travel here is a list of travel tips compiled by the United States Transportation Security Administration to help these travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic. The first tip recommends that travelers...

The COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected tourism, a sector that accounts for millions of jobs around the globe. While no one can say with certainty when tourism will recover, people are starting to dream again of getaways whether closer to home or to remote destinations. As more and more people go online to search where and when they can travel, accelerating...

With a significantly reduced demand worldwide for hotel stays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some forward-thinking initiatives could benefit guests who are prepared to invest now and reap the rewards later. Several hotels are offering deals in which people can buy gift vouchers now for future stays, and they will increase in value by the time they are redeemed. One...

According to a report published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the coronavirus pandemic which has brought travel and tourism to a near halt all over the world is threatening Africa’s wildlife tourism industry. The wildlife tourism industry, which usually generates $29 billion a year and employs 3.6 million people across the continent needs concerted efforts to sustain it. With about 50%,...

The coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our worlds, and not just in the short-term. Outside of healthcare - where heroes dressed in gowns are battling on the front lines - few industries have been hit like travel. In my own company, bookings are down by over 95%, while nations have been ordered to stay at home, airlines have gone...

By Kristof Eyckmans  Often Africa is left aside when looking for a luxury escape from everyday life. But the continent has a lot to offer, and not only for budget travellers but also for the ones that aren’t shy to spend some cash in return for the most exclusive travel experiences out there. Here are a few of my favourite experiences. Rovos...

In 2017, Wilderness Safaris unveiled its Star Bed at Wilderness Safaris Linkwasha Camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. And truly, if you’re looking to spend a night in nature, this bed will do the trick. “Linkwasha’s new Star Bed is positioned right in the middle of the action where the animals come to drink at Scott’s Pan and is a wonderful addition to...