Africa

Inspiring Travel Company raises commission and offers agents vouchers

ITC increases agents’ commission and adds more incentives

Last week saw the return of the first charter flights to Tunisia since the Sousse terror attack of 2015. TTG joined passengers to find out about security changes and why customers should feel reassured holidaying in Tunisia once again

South Africa: ‘Day Zero will spread to other destinations’

Cape Town’s chronic water shortage “will become the new normal” for destinations across the world, South African Tourism’s chief executive has warned

'A question of trust'

Last week I was among the first UK passengers to return to Tunisia with Thomas Cook’s first charter flight since the Sousse attack in 2015

AccorHotels sees investment pay off with strong year

AccorHotels ’never been so strong’

Kuoni to launch new brand this summer

New Kuoni brand will fill gap between package and tailor-made

Cape Town insists tourists still welcome despite drought

In an interview with TTG editor Sophie Griffiths, Ntshona stressed that tourists were very much welcome, but urged them to be respectful of the water shortage.

“We are very much open for business when it comes to tourism and we don’t want visitors to stay away," he said. "We want tourists to be part of the solution and help."

Watch the full video above.

Intrepid introduces ‘long overdue’ tours for solo parents

Six itineraries aimed specifically at the UK’s two million lone parents have been launched

Tunisia: First UK charter since 2015 Sousse attack

Tunisia welcomed the return of the first UK charter flights this week, almost three years after the Sousse terror attack which killed 30 British tourists in June 2015

Leader: States of emergency

When you hear that a “state of emergency” has been enforced in a holiday destination, it’s hard not to imagine fearful tourists holed up in their hotel rooms, with violent chaos unfolding outside

Kevin O'Regan appointed MD at RWH Travel

First change at the top in 17 years at walking specialist operator

Video: Tunisian hotelier on the security changes since Sousse attack

Khaled Tlili tells Sophie Griffiths why British tourists should feel comfortable coming back to Tunisia

Tui's decision to remain in Turkey 'paying out' with bookings boost

Tui has seen a return of UK customers to both Turkey and Egypt

Discovering the delights of magnificent Malawi

Malawi offers an authentic African experience with lakeside lodgings, wildlife, friendly locals – and plenty of tea. Karl Cushing finds himself smitten with the ‘warm heart of Africa’.

Agadir named best value destination for 2018

The Moroccan resort came out top in research conducted by On the Beach

Cape Town still open for business, despite drought

Tourism bodies in South Africa have moved to reassure agents that their clients can still visit Cape Town, despite the city running low on water

Where will Prince Harry and Meghan honeymoon?

With royal wedding fever all around, Harry and Meghan’s honeymoon choice will make headlines – and may lead to a spike in enquiries. By Katherine Lawrey

South African Airways halves London-Johannesburg flights

But will operate the service on a new Airbus A330-300

Drought threat grows in Cape Town

But tourists are still being encouraged to visit in the hope that current measures will alleviate the situation

'Brits abroad' - how your customers can avoid the stereotype

Following on from the arrest of five Brits in Cambodia for "pornographic dancing", Stephen Davis, chief marketing officer at Kiwi.com, looks at the dos and don’ts for Brits holidaying abroad

Ethiopian to help neighbours revive own national carriers

Zambia Airways is to be revived after more than two decades in a deal between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines

Safer Tourism Foundation now boasts more than 20 members

Egypt appoints first female tourism minister

Rania Al-Mashat is expected to capitalise on renewed interest in the destination

Spain booms as US visitor numbers fall

Data from UNWTO shows that Mediterranean destinations enjoyed strong 2017