Tag: Victoria Falls
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of ... Read More
World Travel Awards 2019: Complete list of winners for Africa & the Indian Ocean
The World Travel Awards took place in Mauritius. Businesses from all over Africa were competing to be the best of ... Read More
Is Zimbabwe planning to kidnap former Tourism Minister Mzembi in South Africa?
Travel and Tourism in Zimbabwe are on a path of urgently needed recovery, and the country is considered by most ... Read More
New culinary experiences launched in Victoria Falls
Earlier this year Pure Africa Destination Management announced its latest restaurant management partnership with Afro-Chic destination venue Zambezi House Restaurant, ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific creating business playgrounds for international luxury travel brands
In its second year, ILTM Asia Pacific is gearing up to be the international and Asia Pacific business event for ... Read More
Travel to Zimbabwe: U.S. White House issues statement on national emergency
It appears after Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe was removed by a coup, there are some who actually wish the old ... Read More
Connecting Africa: Rovos Rail set to introduce its first, East to West journey in Africa.
Come July this year, Rovos Rail is set to connect Africa from the Indian Ocean on the East to Atlantic ... Read More
Uganda makes top 3: Must Photograph for 2019
A global survey of Facebook posts, commissioned by Huawei on the occasion of launching their latest smart phone, brought about ... Read More
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe had record tourism over Christmas, but what is next?
Resort hotels inVictoria Falls, Kariba, Nyanga and Vumba in Zimbabwe recorded occupancies above 90 percent from December 22 to December ... Read More
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership. Read More
Zimbabwe: A genocide in progress? Should Tourists Leave?
Foreign tourist should leave Zimbabwe. After a violent crackdown Tuesday night, a scary calm is returning to portions of Zimbabwe ... Read More
Zambia re-affirms dedication to “peace”
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia (eTN) - Some hundreds or so dignitaries and spectators alike gathered at 11am on Saturday, August 24, 2013, ... Read More
UNWTO opening speech by President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe
VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe (eTN) - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly was declared open Sunday night by ... Read More
New Victoria Falls City to beef up tourism
ZAMBIA (eTN) - During a ceremony at Victoria Falls Airport, Walter Mzembi, Minister of Tourism, stated that land had been ... Read More
Zambia alive with UNWTO preparations
ZAMBIA (eTN) - Victoria Falls town and Livingstone have been alive with celebrations this week, because the one-year countdown to ... Read More
UNWTO preparations in Zambia
(eTN) – Zambia’s Minister of Tourism changed for fourth time since September of last year, having dire consequences on preparations ... Read More
Africa Travel Association’s hallmark international event
The Africa Travel Association, the world’s leading travel industry trade association promoting tourism to Africa, held its 37th Annual Congress ... Read More
Countdown to 37th ATA Annual Congress in Victoria Falls
TANZANIA (eTN) - Taking advantage of the growing tourism and travel demands in Southern and Eastern African states, Tanzania’s fast-growing ... Read More
Convention Center for Victoria Falls
(eTN) - In order to prepare for the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2013, the Zimbabwe government plans to ... Read More
Zambia and Zimbabwe hosting 2013 UNWTO event
According to reports, Zambia stand at the Tourism Fair in Madrid has been very busy, with Zambia’s commitment to host ... Read More
Minister bungee-jumps from Victoria Falls to prove it is safe
Zambia's tourism minister bungee-jumped from Victoria Falls to reassure tourists the activity is safe after an Aussie backpacker's rope snapped ... Read More
Preparing for UNWTO 2013 the Zambian way
ZAMBIA (eTN) - In 2013, Livingstone and Victoria Falls town will co-host the UNWTO annual general meeting. Read More
Visitors at Victoria Falls Airport say they will never come back to Zimbabwe
Recently, a visitor who came into Zimbabwe via the Victoria Falls Airport, sent me this complaint about the experience: Read More
Thrills of the Victoria Falls Bridge tour
(eTN) - The Victoria Falls Bridge was alive with youngsters who had come to bungee jump, to slide across the ... Read More
Ambassador of eTN publishes book: Beyond the Victoria Falls
(eTN) - My friend Gill Staden, and fellow eTN ambassador, well known for the regular content featured in "The Livingstone ... Read More
Toll fees taking their toll on tourists
(eTN) - As we all know, our borders are horrid things to pass through. Read More
Zambia and Zimbabwe battle for tourists
Victoria Falls is the breathtaking separator between the two countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. Read More
Rainforest Cafe at Victoria Falls receives UNESCO stamp of approval
(eTN) - The United Nations Education and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) has endorsed the Rainforest Cafe that was constructed at the ... Read More
Zimbabwe tourist tsunami
When we started Maplanga Africa in 1995, it was during the “pioneer” days of outbound tourism into Africa, email was ... Read More
Victoria Falls World Heritage status under threat
The governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe are in a mad scramble to complete a document to be given to UNESCO ... Read More
Zambian president shares his tourism vision
East Africa correspondent Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Read More
Zimbabwe’s tourism revival lies in Victoria Falls paradise
The poster on the wall had an evocative black and white photograph of a man driving a locomotive. "Zimbabwe", it ... Read More
US, Japan & Germany lift Zimbabwe travel warnings
Slowly but surely, Zimbabwe is returning to the international fold and promoting tourism, especially to Victoria Falls. Read More
ASTA takes on Delta Air Lines, plans on heading to Africa
(Questions for William A. Maloney, chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Agents) Read More
Zimbabwe’s widespread troubles push visitors – and their money – to neighboring Zambia.
VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe -- This hamlet is swathed in lush emerald jungle, a serene place that is 500 miles from ... Read More
Zimbabwe tourism as the tourism minister himself sees it
Francis Nhema is the tourism and environment minister of Zimbabwe. Read More