Mzanzi Travel - Local Travel Inspiration (Issue 5)
MZANZI TRAVEL is a full-colour quarterly, A4 publication that sets out to showcase, foster and promote whatever South Africa has to offer to both local and international tourists.
MZANZI TRAVEL is a full-colour quarterly, A4 publication that sets out to showcase, foster and promote whatever South Africa has to offer to both local and international tourists.
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approximately US$20bn per year. The leading African health care destinations are Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco,<br />
Mauritius and South Africa. South Africa is recognized as a centre for medical excellence for sub Saharan Africa,<br />
with most health care visitors coming from other African countries, mostly within the SADC region. The aim of<br />
the congress will be to explore a collective strategy that Africa can adopt in order to coordinate its efforts at<br />
maximizing its potential within this industry.<br />
Source: Londiwe Dlomo, Sowetanlive<br />
Africa theme park stakeholders to gain from<br />
‘Deal 2017’<br />
African stakeholders in the theme park<br />
industry will soon benefit from the<br />
largest trade show in the amusement<br />
industry, the Dubai Entertainment<br />
Amusement and Leisure (Deal –<br />
www.DEALmiddleeastshow.com) to<br />
be organised by International Expo<br />
Consults. With people visiting theme<br />
parks across Africa and this amusement<br />
sector growing in the continent,<br />
shows like Deal will assist industry<br />
stakeholders to get together under one<br />
roof. According to the World Tourism<br />
Organization (UNWTO), Africa’s strong<br />
performance in 2014 makes it one of the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations, second only to Southeast<br />
Asia. Amusement parks in Africa are able to offer more than just amusement as they often include historical and<br />
educational attractions. Parks in Africa are known to inculcate fun mixed with learning. Looping rollercoaster<br />
rides and bumper cars are offered alongside exciting wildlife-centered shows and historical attractions, thus<br />
enabling a fun mix of entertainment activities for all age groups. Deal 2017 is the only show in the Middle East<br />
and Africa region to provide stakeholders with several billion dollars’ worth of opportunities. The show will take<br />
place from March 27 - 29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.<br />
Source: TradeArabia News Service<br />
Jumia <strong>Travel</strong> expands to new destinations in Africa<br />
and globally<br />
Jumia <strong>Travel</strong>, positioning itself as Africa’s number one online travel agency, has announced that it has added<br />
more properties to its portfolio, now offering travellers a choice of 300,000 hotels across the world and 30,000<br />
in Africa. Jumia <strong>Travel</strong> says it is further solidifying its global presence in the hotel, travel and tourism sector,<br />
unveiling new continental and international destinations only four years since its inception in 2013. These<br />
include new properties in popular destinations in Africa including South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia, as<br />
well as outbound destinations including Dubai, London, New York, Paris, and Mecca among others. The move<br />
is directed at enabling more Africans to expand their travel horizons both domestically and internationally. As<br />
part of the initiative, customers will have access to travel packages to the new destinations with 24/7 local<br />
customer service and expertise as well as flexible payment options including Mpesa, payment on arrival, and<br />
credit cards.<br />
Source: Jumia <strong>Travel</strong> / <strong>Travel</strong>DailyNews.com
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