http://www.safarilands.org/ Tanzania's nature, safari, cultural & tourism informations en info@safarilands.org info@safarilands.org Copyright © 2008 Safarilands.org hourly 2 2008-10-04T16:27:00+03:00 http://www.safarilands.org/images/safarilands_rss.gif http://www.safarilands.org/ 137 24 The construction industry is booming in Arusha and four major projects to be undertaken soon will employ thousands of people. The projects that are earmarked for implementation before the end of this year or early next year include the rehabilitation… The construction industry is booming in Arusha and four major projects to be undertaken soon will employ thousands of people. The projects that are earmarked for implementation before the end of this year or early next year include the rehabilitation… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/hotels/more/construction_of_hotels_and_other_industry_takes_arushas_economy_to_new_heig/ 2008-10-04T16:27:00+03:00 The chairman of the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority Board of Directors Pius Msekwa has allayed fears of mass eviction of pastoralists from the area. He said reports circulating that hundreds of livestock keepers would be moved out under the on-going… The chairman of the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority Board of Directors Pius Msekwa has allayed fears of mass eviction of pastoralists from the area. He said reports circulating that hundreds of livestock keepers would be moved out under the on-going… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/environment/more/pastoralists_not_threatened_by_legislation_amendment/ 2008-10-04T14:17:00+03:00 Monduli, The government's campaign against nomadic livestock keepers has turned into a nightmare for probably the most revered Maasai royal, Laibon Meshuku Ole Mapi (102) in Makuyuni area of western Arusha. Monduli, The government's campaign against nomadic livestock keepers has turned into a nightmare for probably the most revered Maasai royal, Laibon Meshuku Ole Mapi (102) in Makuyuni area of western Arusha. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/people_culture/more/maasai_leader_worried_about_the_tribes_future/ 2008-10-04T13:41:00+03:00 America's 'Big Blue' is coming to town. The International Business Machine (IBM) isn't going to open shop here but will be helping local tourism operations to enter the 21st century. The Arusha based, Tanzania Association of Tour Operators… America's 'Big Blue' is coming to town. The International Business Machine (IBM) isn't going to open shop here but will be helping local tourism operations to enter the 21st century. The Arusha based, Tanzania Association of Tour Operators is hiring the… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/technology/more/us_company_helps_digitalize_tourism_operations_in_tanzania/ 2008-10-04T13:31:00+03:00 Nairobi - The first major international E-Tourism conference for East Africa will take place in Nairobi on October 13 and 14 this year. The two-day, E-Tourism East Africa conference, which is being sponsored by Safaricom, Microsoft and… Nairobi - The first major international E-Tourism conference for East Africa will take place in Nairobi on October 13 and 14 this year. The two-day, E-Tourism East Africa conference, which is being sponsored by Safaricom, Microsoft and Visa International,… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/events/more/east_africas_first_international_e_tourism_conference_to_be_held_in_nairobi/ 2008-10-02T17:18:00+03:00 A recent visit to a pastoral Maasai community in Arusha revealed that pastoral Maasai people are willing to switch from traditional revenue generating activities such as keeping of cattle to eco-friendly activities such as tourism. A recent visit to a pastoral Maasai community in Arusha revealed that pastoral Maasai people are willing to switch from traditional revenue generating activities such as keeping of cattle to eco-friendly activities such as tourism. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/people_culture/more/role_of_tourism_in_conservation/ 2008-10-02T15:20:00+03:00 Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to co-operate on a number of areas ranging from horticulture related activities to tourism, fisheries, natural gas and ports utilisation. This was disclosed by the Tanzania Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International… Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to co-operate on a number of areas ranging from horticulture related activities to tourism, fisheries, natural gas and ports utilisation. This was disclosed by the Tanzania Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/tanzania_kenya_agree_on_wider_areas_of_cooperation/ 2008-09-30T13:55:00+03:00 Rombo district is soon to have a wildlife park to save local farmers from roaming elephants. According to Kilimanjaro regional commissioner Mohammed Babu, the Government has budgeted for the reserve in the current financial year. Rombo district is soon to have a wildlife park to save local farmers from roaming elephants. According to Kilimanjaro regional commissioner Mohammed Babu, the Government has budgeted for the reserve in the current financial year. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/rombo_district_to_have_a_game_park/ 2008-09-29T17:51:00+03:00 Lima, Peru - World Tourism Day (September, 2008) - TOURpact.GC was launched by the UN Global Compact and UNWTO, on the occasion of the official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations in Lima, Peru. It was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon… Lima, Peru - World Tourism Day (September, 2008) - TOURpact.GC was launched by the UN Global Compact and UNWTO, on the occasion of the official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations in Lima, Peru. It was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/tourism/more/tourism_responding_to_the_challenge_of_climate_change/ 2008-09-29T17:40:00+03:00 Rome - Pope Benedict XVI has urged tourists to respect the environment and local cultures, touching again on a theme that has earned him a reputation as the "green pope." Rome - Pope Benedict XVI has urged tourists to respect the environment and local cultures, touching again on a theme that has earned him a reputation as the "green pope." http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/tourism/more/pope_says_tourists_must_not_harm_the_planet/ 2008-09-29T17:29:00+03:00 A comprehensive management plan aimed at halting crises and related risks in the tourism sector, which is key to the economies of East African Community partner states, is in the pipeline. The plan has been mooted by the tourist boards of the five EAC… A comprehensive management plan aimed at halting crises and related risks in the tourism sector, which is key to the economies of East African Community partner states, is in the pipeline. The plan has been mooted by the tourist boards of the five EAC… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/plan_underway_to_brand_ea_as_single_tourist_attraction/ 2008-09-26T17:55:00+03:00 Tanzanite prices have picked up tremendously in the world market after a brief period of slump which has been affecting various gemstones worldwide. Local and International mineral dealers have stated. Tanzanite prices have picked up tremendously in the world market after a brief period of slump which has been affecting various gemstones worldwide. Local and International mineral dealers have stated. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/tanzanite_prices_rise_after_slump_us_commands_85_of_market/ 2008-09-26T15:57:00+03:00 The Prime Minister, Mizengo Pinda, has said construction of Mpanda airstrip will boost tourism in the Southern Highlands region. He made the remarks yesterday while inspecting progress of the airstrip which is built with the support of the United Nations… The Prime Minister, Mizengo Pinda, has said construction of Mpanda airstrip will boost tourism in the Southern Highlands region. He made the remarks yesterday while inspecting progress of the airstrip which is built with the support of the United Nations… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/completion_of_mpanda_airstrip_crucial_for_tourism/ 2008-09-25T13:49:01+03:00 Cultivation of food crops in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Arusha region will be legalised under the proposed amendments of laws that governed it after it was established. Cultivation of food crops in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Arusha region will be legalised under the proposed amendments of laws that governed it after it was established. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/subsistence_farming_okayed_in_ngorongoro_conservation_area/ 2008-09-21T16:08:00+03:00 The financial losses that local businesses incurred during the 2008 Sullivan Summit calls for local business persons in Tanzania to adopt proactive business mentality. Te first step is to realize that information to business is like blood to the body.… The financial losses that local businesses incurred during the 2008 Sullivan Summit calls for local business persons in Tanzania to adopt proactive business mentality. Te first step is to realize that information to business is like blood to the body.… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/books_articles/more/post_sullivan_business_mentality/ 2008-09-19T16:14:01+03:00 A Canadian medical doctor who was the first person to attend a French boy attacked by a leopard on October 1, 2005 at the Tarangire Safari Lodge on Wednesday took two hours to narrate a harrowing account of what happened on that fateful evening. A Canadian medical doctor who was the first person to attend a French boy attacked by a leopard on October 1, 2005 at the Tarangire Safari Lodge on Wednesday took two hours to narrate a harrowing account of what happened on that fateful evening. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/harrowing_account_killer_leopard_hooked_to_nyama_choma/ 2008-09-18T16:20:00+03:00 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has cautioned against rapid depletion of forest resources as the government continues to lose billions of shillings in revenue. Unwarranted deforestation by unlicensed forest product traders threatens the… The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has cautioned against rapid depletion of forest resources as the government continues to lose billions of shillings in revenue. Unwarranted deforestation by unlicensed forest product traders threatens the… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/environment/more/rapid_depletion_of_forest_resources_in_tanzania/ 2008-09-18T14:01:00+03:00 Democracy will attain its real meaning when key issues of this country are decided upon and implemented jointly by both the general public and leaders. Lack of full participation of either part will undermine and threaten its future. Our columnist Gerald… Democracy will attain its real meaning when key issues of this country are decided upon and implemented jointly by both the general public and leaders. Lack of full participation of either part will undermine and threaten its future. Our columnist Gerald… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/hotels/more/hotel_project_outsmarts_education/ 2008-09-17T20:19:01+03:00 A Maasai warrior Lempuris Lalasho went to Kenya's tourist haven Mombasa to find a white woman to marry, but he ended up working as a hairdresser, a profession that is taboo in his culture. His story opens a window on the strains faced by this ancient… A Maasai warrior Lempuris Lalasho went to Kenya's tourist haven Mombasa to find a white woman to marry, but he ended up working as a hairdresser, a profession that is taboo in his culture. His story opens a window on the strains faced by this ancient… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/people_culture/more/when_dreams_of_marrying_a_white_woman_are_shattered/ 2008-09-15T14:49:00+03:00 He said the new legislation was so designed to promote home-based tourist attractions, hotels, tour operations and business for travel agencies."The unified Act will guide us to promote growth of tourism sector in the country," he said. He said the new legislation was so designed to promote home-based tourist attractions, hotels, tour operations and business for travel agencies."The unified Act will guide us to promote growth of tourism sector in the country," he said. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/integrated_tourism_law_standing_by/ 2008-09-15T13:10:00+03:00 Hearing of the case of a six-year-old French boy killed by a leopard at the Tarangire Safari Lodge in October 2005 continues from September 16 to 18 at the High Court of Tanzania in Arusha. The boy, Adrien Pereira was attacked and killed by a… Hearing of the case of a six-year-old French boy killed by a leopard at the Tarangire Safari Lodge in October 2005 continues from September 16 to 18 at the High Court of Tanzania in Arusha. The boy, Adrien Pereira was attacked and killed by a leopard… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/case_of_french_boy_killed_by_leopard_witnesses_to_testify_at_high_court/ 2008-09-14T14:44:00+03:00 The National Arts Council (Basata) has threatened not to issue a license for Miss Tourism Tanzania in 2009. Basata Acting Executive Secretary Dickson Lauwo said yesterday that the cultural body was not satisfied with the way this year's event was… The National Arts Council (Basata) has threatened not to issue a license for Miss Tourism Tanzania in 2009. Basata Acting Executive Secretary Dickson Lauwo said yesterday that the cultural body was not satisfied with the way this year's event was staged.… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/events/more/miss_tourism_in_trouble/ 2008-09-12T13:57:00+03:00 Residents of Mwanga District in Kilimanjaro region are crying. One of their major sources of income is shrinking away. Lake Jipe faces more demise now than it ever did. Water hyacinths apparently are the latest addition to the various environmental factors… Residents of Mwanga District in Kilimanjaro region are crying. One of their major sources of income is shrinking away. Lake Jipe faces more demise now than it ever did. Water hyacinths apparently are the latest addition to the various environmental factors… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/mwanga_residents_mourn_lake_jipe_imminent_demise/ 2008-09-07T15:45:00+03:00 The Sakina- based slaughterhouse now produces 7600 pieces of animal skins per month but the products are reported to be of lower grade. The officer in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives in Arusha municipality Adam Rwegasira revealed… The Sakina- based slaughterhouse now produces 7600 pieces of animal skins per month but the products are reported to be of lower grade. The officer in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives in Arusha municipality Adam Rwegasira revealed last… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/tanzania_could_earn_more_from_animal_skins_exports/ 2008-09-06T15:13:00+03:00 A new wonder of the modern world could be unfolding in Mwanga district where parts of its semi arid areas are currently experiencing major floods despite this being the middle of the dry season. The heavy floods are not caused by downpours. In fact, according… A new wonder of the modern world could be unfolding in Mwanga district where parts of its semi arid areas are currently experiencing major floods despite this being the middle of the dry season. The heavy floods are not caused by downpours. In fact, according… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/environment/more/kilimanjaro_snows_cause_havoc_in_mwanga_melting_glaciers_send_floods_over_f/ 2008-09-06T14:33:00+03:00 An investor operating in the Selous Game Reserve has commended authorities in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism for the rapid response it offers in anti-poaching whenever they are called to handle poachers' cases. An investor operating in the Selous Game Reserve has commended authorities in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism for the rapid response it offers in anti-poaching whenever they are called to handle poachers' cases. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/selous_investor_impressed_by_game/ 2008-09-02T14:09:00+03:00 We are in a wedding at Kochoko Village in Pemba, where Mariam Shariff, who is the bride from this clove growing island in Tanzania is marrying Abu Hamsani a Mainlander from Kigoma. All women are dressed in kangas (in a sort of an informal uniform, creating… We are in a wedding at Kochoko Village in Pemba, where Mariam Shariff, who is the bride from this clove growing island in Tanzania is marrying Abu Hamsani a Mainlander from Kigoma. All women are dressed in kangas (in a sort of an informal uniform, creating… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/books_articles/more/the_101_wonders_of_khanga_and_many_more_to_come/ 2008-08-17T21:51:00+03:00 It flooded the area in 1998 following the El-Nino weather spell and swelled again in 2006 causing Bassotu Secondary School to close down. Now Lake Balangida is drying away. Located in Bassotu ward of Hanang District, Lake Balangida which is a lifeline… It flooded the area in 1998 following the El-Nino weather spell and swelled again in 2006 causing Bassotu Secondary School to close down. Now Lake Balangida is drying away. Located in Bassotu ward of Hanang District, Lake Balangida which is a lifeline… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/lake_balangida_shrinking_rapidly_raises_concern_of_possible_mt_hanang_erupt/ 2008-08-17T18:38:00+03:00 Air travel to Dar es Salaam from Arusha is now much more easier following.. Precision Air introduction of a second daily direct flight between the two cities. The move is designed to increase travel flexibility between the country’s two major commercial… Air travel to Dar es Salaam from Arusha is now much more easier following.. Precision Air introduction of a second daily direct flight between the two cities. The move is designed to increase travel flexibility between the country’s two major commercial… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/technology/more/precision_air_comes_up_with_more_convenient_scheduled_flights_to_dar/ 2008-08-17T17:54:00+03:00 Africa may seem an unlikely investment opportunity, but with its markets growing at a clip, the continent looks increasingly attractive, says Simon Wilson. ...Yes. Much of sub-Saharan Africa has got poorer in recent decades, thanks to wars, corrupt… Africa may seem an unlikely investment opportunity, but with its markets growing at a clip, the continent looks increasingly attractive, says Simon Wilson. ...Yes. Much of sub-Saharan Africa has got poorer in recent decades, thanks to wars, corrupt or… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/books_articles/more/why_africa_is_worth_investing/ 2008-08-17T17:13:00+03:00 Miss Tourism 2008 final will be held on August 29 at the Lamada Hotel in Dar es Salaam. Gideon Chipungahelo, Miss Tourism Tanzania president said yesterday that 36 contestants would start rehearsals on August 14 in the hotel. Miss Tourism 2008 final will be held on August 29 at the Lamada Hotel in Dar es Salaam. Gideon Chipungahelo, Miss Tourism Tanzania president said yesterday that 36 contestants would start rehearsals on August 14 in the hotel. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/events/more/miss_tourism_set_for_august_29/ 2008-08-17T17:03:00+03:00 Welcome to Okaria camp located in Maasai land, perched in cactus and acacias. It is in an open space where maasai Mamas pass between their village and the nearby caves where they take out this special red earth that produces their traditional paintings.… Welcome to Okaria camp located in Maasai land, perched in cactus and acacias. It is in an open space where maasai Mamas pass between their village and the nearby caves where they take out this special red earth that produces their traditional paintings.… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/tourism/more/alternative_and_sustainable_tourism_in_maasai_land/ 2008-08-17T16:18:00+03:00 Feel like being a ghost? There is allegedly a potion for that. The bush people residing in Yaeda Chini valley of Mbulu claim to have just invented a tonic to render one invisible. The magic mixture which according to the bush dwellers of Mbulu, can transform… Feel like being a ghost? There is allegedly a potion for that. The bush people residing in Yaeda Chini valley of Mbulu claim to have just invented a tonic to render one invisible. The magic mixture which according to the bush dwellers of Mbulu, can transform… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/people_culture/more/hadza_go_invisible_to_avert_extinction/ 2008-08-17T16:03:00+03:00 These highlights are based on the Finance Bill 2008 presented before the Parliament by the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Mustafa Mkullo mid June this year. All the changes are effective from 1st July 2008 except the zero rating of services… These highlights are based on the Finance Bill 2008 presented before the Parliament by the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Mustafa Mkullo mid June this year. All the changes are effective from 1st July 2008 except the zero rating of services… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/tanzanias_budget_highlights_2008_09/ 2008-08-14T18:08:00+03:00 The Swiss international hotel chain operating as Movenpick Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement to construct a premier Movenpick tourist hotel in Tanzania's northern tourist circuit in meeting demands for more guest rooms. The Swiss international hotel chain operating as Movenpick Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement to construct a premier Movenpick tourist hotel in Tanzania's northern tourist circuit in meeting demands for more guest rooms. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/hotels/more/tanzanias_leading_hotel_set_for_new_venture_in_northern_circuit/ 2008-08-14T17:24:00+03:00 Organisers of the 50th anniversary since the discovery of the famous Zinjathropus skull at Olduvai Gorge have unveiled a five year plan for paleoanthropological capacity building in the country. Organisers of the 50th anniversary since the discovery of the famous Zinjathropus skull at Olduvai Gorge have unveiled a five year plan for paleoanthropological capacity building in the country. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/history/more/projects_unveiled_to_mark_zinja_golden_jubilee/ 2008-08-13T18:33:00+03:00 The world's first ever Tanzanite gems' museum has just been established in the Arusha Municipality. Located on the third floor of the Blue Plaza building, next to the New Safari Hotel along the town's India Street, this special museum,… The world's first ever Tanzanite gems' museum has just been established in the Arusha Municipality. Located on the third floor of the Blue Plaza building, next to the New Safari Hotel along the town's India Street, this special museum, which has been… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/technology/more/worlds_first_tanzanite_museum_opens_in_arusha_tanzania/ 2008-08-12T16:39:00+03:00 Tanzania has been reminded to consider strategies that will promote other kinds of tourism instead of concentrating on marketing national parks only. This was said in Dar es Salaam last week at a press conference called on by Malcom Ryen, the chief ecologist… Tanzania has been reminded to consider strategies that will promote other kinds of tourism instead of concentrating on marketing national parks only. This was said in Dar es Salaam last week at a press conference called on by Malcom Ryen, the chief ecologist… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/tourism/more/fresh_call_for_diversification_of_tourism_products/ 2008-08-11T16:54:00+03:00 Tourism has become one of the worlds fastest growing industries and hence forth an economic catalyst bringing earnings to countries in form of foreign exchange. The tourism industry continues to enjoy above average results and has for the past few years… Tourism has become one of the worlds fastest growing industries and hence forth an economic catalyst bringing earnings to countries in form of foreign exchange. The tourism industry continues to enjoy above average results and has for the past few years… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/uganda_poor_funding_holding_tourism_sector_captive/ 2008-08-10T20:21:00+03:00 In Travel + Leisure's 25th annual poll, our readers once again select their favorite hotels, spas, airlines, cruise lines, outfitters, cities, and islands around the globe. See around for complete list of winners and a closer look at who's on… In Travel + Leisure's 25th annual poll, our readers once again select their favorite hotels, spas, airlines, cruise lines, outfitters, cities, and islands around the globe. See around for complete list of winners and a closer look at who's on top in Category… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/hotels/more/top_25_hotels_in_africa_and_the_middle_east/ 2008-08-01T21:30:00+03:00 Some of the people living at the foot of the legendary 'Mountain of God' in Ngorongoro district may soon start an exodus from Tanzania to Kenya, if their threats are anything to go by. About 10,000 people live in that area. Some of the people living at the foot of the legendary 'Mountain of God' in Ngorongoro district may soon start an exodus from Tanzania to Kenya, if their threats are anything to go by. About 10,000 people live in that area. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/places/more/oldonyo_lengai_an_active_volcano_now_turns_epicentre_of_strife/ 2008-08-01T20:09:00+03:00 Mbulu districts needs about 200 tonnes of maize to distribute as relief food for the Hadzabe people who are in dire need of the staple grain. Hadzabe who live in state of nature now grappling with famine Mbulu districts needs about 200 tonnes of maize to distribute as relief food for the Hadzabe people who are in dire need of the staple grain. Hadzabe who live in state of nature now grappling with famine http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/people_culture/more/hadzabe_in_dire_need_of_relief_food/ 2008-08-01T20:02:00+03:00 A few years ago, Charles Kyagaba used to sell up to 300kg of fresh fish at the Gaba landing site near the Ugandan capital of Kampala each day, but now the situation is markedly different. "These days, you sometimes go out there and come back empty-handed,"… A few years ago, Charles Kyagaba used to sell up to 300kg of fresh fish at the Gaba landing site near the Ugandan capital of Kampala each day, but now the situation is markedly different. "These days, you sometimes go out there and come back empty-handed,"… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/environment/more/lake_victoria_degradation_threatening_livelihoods/ 2008-08-01T19:30:00+03:00 Just three years after it was discovered, a new species of monkey is threatened with extinction according to the Wildlife Conservation Society, which recently published the first-ever census of the endangered primate. Known as the "kipunji,"… Just three years after it was discovered, a new species of monkey is threatened with extinction according to the Wildlife Conservation Society, which recently published the first-ever census of the endangered primate. Known as the "kipunji," the large,… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/wildlife/more/newly_discovered_monkey_is_threatened_with_extinction/ 2008-08-01T19:20:00+03:00 Since colonial era, Tanzania had been highly rated in Africa as commanding unparalleled tourism potential on the continent. South Africa could follow from some distant behind, yet in terms of range of attractions, social and political stability, we are… Since colonial era, Tanzania had been highly rated in Africa as commanding unparalleled tourism potential on the continent. South Africa could follow from some distant behind, yet in terms of range of attractions, social and political stability, we are… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/proficiency_in_tourism_management_should_no_longer_be_ignored1/ 2008-08-01T13:28:00+03:00 The First World Tourism Investment Summit will be hosted by South Korea's cosmopolitan city of Busan, October 6 - 9, 2008. The ground-breaking Summit is being organized by the Canadian-based World Trade University Global Secretariat (WTU),… The First World Tourism Investment Summit will be hosted by South Korea's cosmopolitan city of Busan, October 6 - 9, 2008. The ground-breaking Summit is being organized by the Canadian-based World Trade University Global Secretariat (WTU), together with… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/events/more/busan_south_korea_to_host_first_world_tourism_investment_summit_october_6_9/ 2008-07-31T19:41:00+03:00 African governments and their private partners in tourism trade have been challenged to sensitise locals to visit home based tourism attractions to further boost the promising industry. This was said late last week in Dar es Salaam by Harry Mononga, Counselor… African governments and their private partners in tourism trade have been challenged to sensitise locals to visit home based tourism attractions to further boost the promising industry. This was said late last week in Dar es Salaam by Harry Mononga, Counselor… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/tourism/more/envoy_urges_african_countries_to_promote_domestic_tourism/ 2008-07-31T13:21:00+03:00 Winchester Mansions, Cape Town's beachfront boutique hotel, is the only South African property to make the 2008 Top 100 Best Value listing of the popular American travel publication - Budget Travel Magazine and TripAdvisor. Winchester Mansions, Cape Town's beachfront boutique hotel, is the only South African property to make the 2008 Top 100 Best Value listing of the popular American travel publication - Budget Travel Magazine and TripAdvisor. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/hotels/more/only_south_african_hotel_in_world_top_100/ 2008-07-30T20:15:00+03:00 The government expects to earn USD 1.35 billion from tourism in 2009, up from a projected USD 1.2 billion in 2008, helped by increased marketing in North America and Europe, the Tanzania Tourist Board said yesterday. The government expects to earn USD 1.35 billion from tourism in 2009, up from a projected USD 1.2 billion in 2008, helped by increased marketing in North America and Europe, the Tanzania Tourist Board said yesterday. http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/news/more/tourism_revenue_to_hit_usd_135_billion_mark_next_year/ 2008-07-25T13:34:00+03:00 The tourism industry across Eastern Africa is undoubtedly a major, in some cases the biggest contributor towards foreign exchange earning, providing jobs and spreading income opportunities even to secondary and tertiary levels in the respective national… The tourism industry across Eastern Africa is undoubtedly a major, in some cases the biggest contributor towards foreign exchange earning, providing jobs and spreading income opportunities even to secondary and tertiary levels in the respective national… http://www.safarilands.org/index.php/regions/more/huge_differences_in_tourism_budgets_across_east_africa/ 2008-07-22T20:06:00+03:00