A strong US dollar reduces accommodation and travel costs across ten international destinations, including Mexico, Poland, and South Africa. Central bank reports indicate that favorable conversion rates coordinate visitor spending, supporting regional hospitality merchants outside domestic US markets.
Author: Martin Akuma
Seychelles and Kenya Airways are strengthening their efforts to promote combined twin-centre vacation packages for travelers in North America.
Africa’s tourism investment story is changing fast. Visa barriers are falling, arrivals are growing, and billions are flowing into infrastructure, yet tourism FDI still trails the continent’s potential. New 2025–2026 evidence raises a bigger question: If access is improving, what is really stopping investors from betting on Africa?
Kenya Aug 21 – A House Committee has opposed a proposal to merge the Tourism Research Institute (TRI) with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), terming the move counterproductive
OTTAWA, August 21, 2026 — Canada’s official Travel Advice and Advisories platform has pushed updated safety warnings for five internationally popular tourist destinations — Tanzania, Peru, Kenya, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Zimbabwe — alerting Canadian travellers to elevated risks from violent crime, active terrorism threats, card fraud, cybercrime targeting public Wi-Fi users, and…
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation is designed to make travel to the country easier and more predictable for international visitors
South Africa has introduced a R500 (about $31) processing fee for its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), just five days after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the system as part of efforts to digitise the country’s visa and immigration processes.
South Africa has formally launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, taking another step towards a faster and more digitally driven entry process for international visitors. The system was officially launched at OR Tambo International Airport on August 12 by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
African coastal hubs are triggering a massive economic shift as eight nations engage in a high-stakes competition for global traveler market share and multi-million dollar revenues by 2026.
South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), marking a major step towards the digital transformation of the country’s visa and immigration system. The platform was officially launched at OR Tambo International Airport on August 12, 2026, by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
