[Daily News] Coast Region — COAST Regional Commissioner, Mr Abubakar Kunenge has directed the Bagamoyo Town Council to conduct a survey of its coastal areas to attract investment in hotels and other economic projects aimed at boosting revenue and accelerating development.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government plans to ease restrictions on airlines and increase flight frequencies into Kenya as part of efforts to raise annual tourist arrivals from 2.7 million to 5 million by 2028.
[New Zimbabwe] Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) recorded revenue of US$11.4 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 supported by stronger performance across its resort operations, city hotels and tour activities.
[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)…
Details[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.