Articles tagged “africa”

Tourism

South Africa Pins Hopes on Return of Tourists Despite Crime Worries

Tourism numbers to South Africa are inching toward a full 2019 recovery. But safety and security concerns pose a challenge to its appeal as a destination.

Selene Brophy | 1 week ago

South Africa Pins Hopes on Return of Tourists Despite Crime Worries

Airlines

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Today's podcast looks at airline passenger complaints, Dubai’s ascendency, and Indian tourists’ interest in African nations.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Tourism

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 2 weeks ago

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

News Blog

Kenya to Remove Visa Requirement for All Visitors

Visitors to Kenya will no longer need a visa to enter the East African nation starting in January, President William Ruto announced on Tuesday. Ruto said Kenyan officials had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorization prior to arrival, which would eliminate the need to apply for a…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Google Partners with South Africa to Fix Unfair Search Results for Small Travel Operators 

Google is flipping the script on its anti-competitive behavior in South Africa, with a partnership to bolster digital transformation in the country's tourism sector.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Google Partners with South Africa to Fix Unfair Search Results for Small Travel Operators 

Tour Operators

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Tourism

Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism

Today's podcast discusses middle-class travel in Africa, visa delays in Europe and the U.S., and the Four Seasons’ new strategy.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Africa’s Booming Middle Class Poised to Boost Domestic Tourism

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class 

'Africa for Africa' might sound cliche, but industry stakeholders think its potential as a tourism strategy has yet to be fully tapped.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class 

Online Travel

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airbnb hosts in South Africa have surpassed their pre-pandemic revenue levels, and the online travel agency sees several reasons why growth should rise significantly in the next couple of years.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Hotels

Meet the UAE’s First Gaming Authority

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI at major travel brands, youth-focused African tours, and gaming in the UAE.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Meet the UAE’s First Gaming Authority