Capturing Africa’s wildlife – the growth of photographic safaris

The growing demand for photographic safaris has been realised by the tourism industry, with many tapping into this trend by offering niche, tailor-made photography safari experiences. ...Read More

Zimbabwe producing Chinese documentaries in bid to revive tourism business

Zimbabwe’s beleaguered tourism sector is starting to re-engage its international markets, targeting tour operators who had ceased to package the country in recent years. ...Read More

‘Zim tourism not about Victoria Falls alone’

ZIMBABWE’s tourism destination attractiveness goes beyond the famous Victoria Falls and there is a need for aggressive marketing to capitalise on a variety of other natural and historic heritage cites across the country to maximise earnings, a global hospitality think-tank has said. ...Read More

Poachers kill 40 elephants in Botswana

Poachers have broken into Botswana’s prime tourism concession, killing more than 40 elephants. ...Read More

Tourism growth should be anchored on adequate infrastructure development

WITH tourism seen as a critical anchor for economic growth and job creation in Africa, there is an urgent need for the regional private sector and governments to scale up infrastructure development to support the travel and leisure sector. Numerous research studies and expert insight concur on the possibility of harnessing tourism opportunities, riding on the rich natural heritage on the continent and several inherent comparative advantages across regional destinations. ...Read More