Rediscover South Africa by rail Heritage rail travel has a unique ability to transport passengers back in time. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The Ceres Rail Company’s initial mission was to shift rail-friendly freight from road to rail. In the process the company found that people seeking immersive travel, were […]
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Geographic spread is one of the most important levers for sustainable tourism growth. Geographic spread across the continent is critical to the sustainable growth of the tourism industry in Africa. Provincial or cross-country tourism encourages travellers to explore multiple regions or countries. When visitors disperse geographically, economic value flows into more communities, supports more jobs,
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Responsible tourism is Africa’s most undervalued opportunity Tourism could be Africa’s engine of growth if it is developed sustainably. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. The tourism sector can contribute immensely to Africa’s long-term growth. Sustainable tourism delivers returns on three fronts: community development, biodiversity conservation and long-term economic growth. In
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More black rhinos return to Mozambique Ten more black rhinos were translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this relocation aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique’s only ‘big five’ national park. Black rhinos became locally extinct in Mozambique five decades ago.
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Hilton aims to triple African hotels Hilton will triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels in the next few years. Yesterday International hotel group Hilton announced plans to triple its presence in Africa in the next few years. Hilton aims to open more than 100 new hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s
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Fish kraals (fish traps) of Tonga people in Kosi Bay, South Africa The fish kraals of Kosi Bay are fascinating examples of traditional knowledge. They reflect the deep connection between the Tonga people and their environment, serving both as a means of livelihood and a cultural heritage. Construction and use of the kraals are based
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Notes from Kilimanjaro The sunsets do not get any better than above the clouds on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and at 5895m above sea level, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. As
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More than 524 new hotels and resorts are in the pipeline to be developed in Africa over the next few years. The number of hotels and resorts to be built across Africa have increased significantly compared to previous years. According to the 2024 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa, conducted by W Hospitality Group, more
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Why would an African tourism business consider ESG? ESG compliance offers the hospitality and leisure sector in Africa much-needed, low-cost credentials as an additional competitive advantage, in a tight market. By Candice Meyer, Lize-Mari Doubell and Naledi Mbaba The hospitality and leisure sector in South Africa was arguably one of the worst-affected industries during the
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Global hotel group Marriott International announced at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum, held in Taghazout, Morocco recenlty, that it plans expand its operations in Africa with the addition of more than 30 hotels and over 5000 rooms by the end of 2024. According to Karim Cheltout, Regional Vice President – Development, Africa, Marriott International, the
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