Arusha Tanzania To Host Annual Tourism Trade Fair

The ninth annual Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair will once again take place near the Arusha Airport, Tanzania, at Magereza Open Grounds from the 5th – 8th June.

Karibu is a Swahili expression meaning “welcome” and the event draws exhibitors from the East African region who are involved in or related to the safari industry. The fair operates in association with the Tanzania Tourist Board and the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators. This year, in order to accommodate delegates attending the Sullivan Summit in Arusha, the fair has been extended to four days. The first two days of the event are restricted to members of the travel trade only, with the remaining days open to the public.

Namibia: Tourism Environmental Campaign Launched

Unmanaged and poorly planned travel and tourism is said to pose serious threats to the future of Africa, especially on the environment, cultures, local customs and the natural resources of host countries.

This has also resulted in the industry posing a seriously impact on the sustainability of Africa and its communities.

As a result, an international campaign to raise awareness of the impact that travel and tourism have on Africa was yesterday launched in South Africa.

Zulu kingdom to welcome emirates

Following the successful start of operations in Cape Town, Emirates Airline will advance its presence in South Africa with the introduction of daily flights to Durban, effective 1st December 2008.

The new service – Emirates’ third direct connection between Dubai and South Africa – underscores its commitment to the South African market, and comes close on the heels of the launch of its third-daily service to Johannesburg in 2007 and daily service to Cape Town in 2008.