[Independent (Kampala)] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of all types of visas and the entry of travelers from the three countries as a precaution against Ebola, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced visa-on-arrival for Kenyan passport holders who have valid residence permits from the United States, European Union countries, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Elite pilots from around the world will descend upon the Makgadikgadi Pans from June 26 to 29 for the Race for the Rhinos Aviation Event aimed at raising funds to relocate 13 white rhinos donated by South Africa and also to establish a new conservation site.
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Botswana’s tourism industry through a comprehensive review of the Tourism Act of 2009.
[Ghanaian Times] African countries must increasingly rely on their own resources and institutions to drive development as international aid continues to decline, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised.
[This Day] The US Government through the State Department will offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750, including the initial fee of $185, it was learnt.
[Mauritius Tourism] After several years of reduced visibility and limited connectivity, Mauritius is set to receive a significant boost. Traditionally, Russian travellers reached Mauritius via major Middle Eastern hubs, particularly Dubai and Riyadh, with connections operated by Emirates. Other popular routing options include transit through Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
[Vanguard] United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with US immigration laws, saying adherence to visa terms was key to protecting future travel and study opportunities.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — TOURISM service providers have been urged to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency and customer care as Tanzania prepares to host a series of major international events expected to attract thousands of visitors over the next two years.
[Nile Post] The National Tourism Events Organizers Federation (NTEOF) has urged the government to address growing challenges affecting Uganda’s tourism events industry, citing high security deployment costs, limited access to affordable financing, and the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on event tickets as major constraints.