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Flight-shaming poses a clear danger to Africa's tourism, operators saySome suppliers have already experienced fallout from the movement and are assuring clients that the good that comes from a...

Safari operators expect to feel the love from 'Lion King' releaseAlthough it's far too early to tell how the film's release will affect bookings, operators do expect it to raise awareness and...

Botswana is latest African nation to outllaw LGBTQ discriminationAlthough officials acknowledge public acceptance could be gradual in some rural areas, they feel this will be provide a boost...

Will lifting of hunting ban be a self-inflicted wound for Botswana?Operators say the government's decision to permit the hunting of elephants will likely keep a number of tourists away.

Will increased airlift give South Africa tourism a lift?A number of the nation's tour operators say United's planned nonstop service from New York will provide a big boost. But others...

Uncovering Africa's hidden gemsIt all comes down to having good contacts on the continent, according to some of Africa's top suppliers.

Cape Town transforming drought disaster into story of innovation, sustainabilityTourism officials and suppliers say the "Day Zero" crisis of 2018 has turned the South African city into a model of...

Four African destinations to watch in 2019Ecotourism and cultural tourism will be big drivers of travel to the continent in 2019, and these countries offer those in...

Buzzwords for 2019: Low impact, high purposeSome of Africa's most prominent tourism officials take a look at the trends they believe will shape tourism to the continent in...

Africa comes together to promote tourismSet to debut in April, the African Tourism Board will for the first time bring together the continent's various tourism...

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