The movement is changing the landscape of the traditional city break, with more visitors wanting to explore areas outside the mainstream. Many cities are encouraging the boom, as it diversifies urban attractions and helps to…
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#DidYouKnow: Today is World Responsible Tourism Day
Now in their 12th year, the World Responsible Tourism Awards were founded by Responsible Travel in 2004 to celebrate the most inspiring stories in responsible tourism. The Awards ceremony is hosted by World Travel Market,…
Top Seven Tips for Ladies Travelling Solo
Image credits: travelaccessoriesforwomen.org Despite the fact that the world has come a long way in both gender equity; ladies travelling unaccompanied still attract a higher risk of attacks and harassment than the brothers. However, most…
#Travel: Technology Start-ups to boost African tourism
Technology start-ups are flourishing across Africa which is helping to boost the economy and offer a fresh image to international tourists, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report 2015, in association with Euromonitor International, released on…
#Travel: All Blacks win sees Qantas crew wear Kiwi jerseys
Australian airline Qantas escaped having to paint a plane black, but the crew on a trans-Tasman flight donned New Zealand jerseys Monday after losing a bet on the outcome of the rugby World Cup. New…
Lake Bogoria; of Healing Geysers and Flightless Flamingoes
Lake Bogoria is one of the hyper saline lakes in the Rift Valley region, and lies between the more popular Lake Nakuru and Lake Baringo. Although mostly overlooked in short span itineraries due to its…
Tourism Trends: Striking Balance between the Human Role and Technology
The latest trend in tourism is travel that is rapidly moving past the conventional means in response to a growing market; where in one way or the other, technology will be consumed. This has indeed…
Top Six Honeymoon Tips for the Groom
From operas to sitcoms and box-office busters, there’s something new every season for brides in the making. To deviate from the norm, here are a few tips for the Man of the Moment to aid…
#Travel: Leisure Lodge to host 10th Eco-Warriors Award Ceremony
Ecotourism Kenya will hold its 10th Edition of the Eco-Warriors Award Ceremony Gala Night on Friday 16th October 2015 at the Leisure Lodge, Diani, Kenya. The Eco-warrior Awards is a Kenyan Tourism Award that recognizes…
South Africa among world’s most Muslim-friendly countries for tourists
South Africa was named fourth among the non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destinations in the 2015 Global Muslim Travel Index. Among the non-OIC destinations Singapore scored the highest Index score of 65.1 followed by Thailand…