Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda

How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place? Pritish Behuria is a scholar of the political economy of...

Gaborone tourism can benefit from Xiamen

In an interview with Mmegi this week, she said Xiamen is a model city that has successfully developed sustainable and well-designed urban spaces, blending modern infrastructure with cultural heritage.Gaborone City launched a tourism Initiative...

Explore Worldwide unveils its 2026 travel trends

Adventure travel specialist Explore Worldwide has unveiled its top five predictions for travel trends in 2026. Backed by data from tens of thousands of bookings, traveller insights and industry analysis from the past 12 months, the findings point...

Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best in Travel 2026 List

As 2025 draws to a close, Lonely Planet has unveiled its highly anticipated Best in Travel 2026 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences for the year ahead. For many travellers, trip planning begins...

Why Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts Are One Of The Hottest Travel Trends

Not your parents' idea of "all-inclusive": A new generation of luxury properties like the Kaya Palazzo golf resort in Belek, Turkiye puts a high-end spin on the concept ONURKURU PHOTOGRAPHY When I graduated from college my girlfriend and I went to...

Jaffna Ranked Among World’s Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2026 by Lonely Planet

October 27, Colombo (LNW): Jaffna has earned a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s list of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in 2026, placing the northern Sri Lankan city alongside some of the world’s most celebrated destinations. Renowned for its...

Rhino poaching kingpin Dawie Groenewald faces new scrutiny in Botswana

POLOKWANE – Dawie Groenewald, who faces more than 1 600 charges related to rhino poaching, is expected to appear in court again – despite currently being allowed international travel under his bail conditions. Groenewald and his co-accused last...

Gov't to facilitate cable cars in Kgale, Kasane

Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi revealed this to Parliament recently. The projects are set to promote adventure tourism as the sector targets a “diversified and inclusive tourism product, encompassing the vast geographical...

Rare 2027 solar eclipse leads to holidays already starting to sell out in five countries

A rare solar eclipse in 2027 has triggered a surge in bookings to five countries. On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'disappear' for up to six minutes. This extraordinary phenomenon will be best observed across North Africa and sections of the Middle...

Zimbabwe’s southern corridor highway overhaul to boost trade and tourism. Here’s what you need to know

Under a public-private partnership model, the reconfiguration of the transport routes will restructure the country’s transport infrastructure to the gain of tourism, mining, logistics, and trade. UPGRADES to infrastructure in Zimbabwe are expected...

Botswana President seeks investment opportunities in Oman

President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has explored investment opportunities during his visit to Oman Investment Authority (OIA), as part of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The Botswana’s President was provided an overview of...

Botswana to open embassy in Oman to strengthen bilateral ties

Muscat – President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana has announced his country’s plan to open an embassy in Oman soon, underscoring growing cooperation between the two nations. The announcement was made during President Boko’s visit on Tuesday...

Botswana eyes energy and mining deals with Oman

MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday to explore new investment partnerships as part of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. President Boko was welcomed by...

The Rise of Noctourism: Exploring Tourist Attractions After Dark

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As dusk falls, a new adventure begins. The trend of nighttime travel, known as noctourism, is gaining popularity among travelers. Imagine gazing at the aurora borealis cutting through the Norwegian sky while enjoying the...

Botswana President explores key investment opportunities in Oman

MUSCAT : Upon his arrival at the OIA headquarters, the President was welcomed by His Excellency Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority. During the meeting, His Excellency Al Murshidi presented an overview...

The best places to travel in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

As 2025 gradually draws to a close, you’re probably going to not only start thinking about all the cool places you ticked off the bucket list this year, but also about what lies ahead for your travel plans in 2026, right? Well, if you need some...

Five holiday spots where tourists could see 'rare' total solar eclipse in 2027

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Editor and Commercial Content Lead 09:31, 23 Oct 2025 The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027 has led to a surge in bookings to five countries(Image: Grant Faint via Getty Images) The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027...

The other side of luxury tourism in Africa

East African nations have been urged to exercise caution regarding the potential economic imbalances that could arise as they pursue high-end tourism as a diversification strategy. A new study warns that, while this approach promises fewer...

Botswana eyes stronger economic ties with Nigeria

In a historic move that highlights the deepening relationship between Botswana and Nigeria, Ade Adefeko was appointed as the first-ever Honorary Consul of Botswana in Nigeria in 2020. As a seasoned commercial diplomat and polyglot, Adefeko brings...

2027 holidays to five countries are already selling out due to rare total solar eclipse

On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'go out' for up to six minutes. The incredible phenomenon will be most visible across North of Africa and parts of the Middle East A rare full eclipse will take place on August 2(Image: AFP or licensors) A rare...