The Rustenburg local municipality in the North West Province has announced plans to leverage the local entertainment industry as a key driver of economic growth and position the city as an entertainment tourism hub in South Africa. This announcement was made by Executive Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma at the official media launch of the ‘Rusty White’… Continue reading North West Municipality Eyes Entertainment Tourism To Boost Economic Growth
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Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Attracts SADC Countries
Several countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed interest in joining forces with tourism authorities in Mpumalanga, eSwatini and Mozambique aimed at selling their areas as preferred tourism and investment destinations. This emerged at the 4th Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) media launch in Mbombela on Thursday, August 15. The partnership,… Continue reading Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Attracts SADC Countries
Tourist Flow Between BRICS Countries May Significantly Increase In 2024
Within the framework of the Russian BRICS Chairmanship, the first online meeting of the Contact Group on Tourism was held. In addition to the permanent members of the association, new BRICS members Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia took part. This is reported by the official website of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.… Continue reading Tourist Flow Between BRICS Countries May Significantly Increase In 2024
Some BRICS Countries’ Beaches Make It To The Top 100 Best In The World
The beach rankings were compiled and published by BeachAtlas, a London-based startup, used an algorithm to shortlist 100 beaches according to six criteria. The evaluation criteria included aspects such as value to the local community, natural uniqueness, diversity, inclusiveness, environmental friendliness and cultural and historical significance. Boulders Beach (South Africa) was ranked 2nd in the… Continue reading Some BRICS Countries’ Beaches Make It To The Top 100 Best In The World
Iran Introduces Visa-Free Travelling For 32 Countries
“Citizens of more than 30 contries will no longer need visas to travel to Iran from 4 February. Instead, they will be able to simply purchase a ticket to visit the country,” Deputy Foreign Minister Alireza Bigdeli said. These countries include India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Cuba and others. For Russian citizens, visas are… Continue reading Iran Introduces Visa-Free Travelling For 32 Countries
Tourist Traffic To South Africa Doubled In 2023
Between January and December 2023, the number of international travellers arriving in South Africa was 8.5 million. This is a 48.9 per cent increase over the same period in 2022. According to South Africa’s national statistics agency (Stats SA), 6.4 million visitors from the African continent alone will visit the country in 2023, representing 75.6… Continue reading Tourist Traffic To South Africa Doubled In 2023
The Number Of Companies Interested In Investing In Rio De Janeiro Increases By 33%
The number of industries interested in investing in Rio increased by 33% in 2023. The number of industrial companies interested in opening or expanding their business in the state of Rio de Janeiro increased by 33% last year compared to 2022. According to the Rio de Janeiro State Industrial Development Company (Codin), 123 firms have… Continue reading The Number Of Companies Interested In Investing In Rio De Janeiro Increases By 33%
Mozambique Airline Expands Regional Reach With New Routes
Mozambique’s flagship airline carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), is cementing its regional reach with the re-launching of two new routes to the country’s major tourist destinations of Vilankulo (Inhambane province) and Beira (Sofala province). “We are marking this resumption of flights with the strong aim of bringing to Vilankulo people eager to have contact… Continue reading Mozambique Airline Expands Regional Reach With New Routes
Human-Wildlife Conflict Threatens Tourism, Says Zimparks Chief
COMPETITION for space between humans and wildlife has become a threat to both animals and forests, which are the backbone of the tourism industry, a top conservationist has said. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) Director General Fulton Mangwanya said this problem needed to be urgently addressed. “Today, due to the ever-growing population in… Continue reading Human-Wildlife Conflict Threatens Tourism, Says Zimparks Chief
Durban July Set To Inject Millions Into Ethekwini Economy
THE Durban July Experience is forecast to inject R130 million (US$7,2 million) to the economy of Ethekwini. The event will attract up to 48 000 attendees, amassing R65 million in direct spending and creating 1 500 jobs. eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda disclosed the figures ahead of the event set for this weekend. The mayor reassured… Continue reading Durban July Set To Inject Millions Into Ethekwini Economy