Ethiopian heads to Atlanta
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Ethiopian Airlines launched its new route between Addis Ababa and Atlanta on May 16, its sixth destination to North America, according to airspace-africa.com. It now offers four flights a week between Addis Ababa and Hartsfield Jackson Airport, operated by a Boeing […]
Tanzania Aims To Boost Tourism With Major Arts and Culture Festival
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Arusha International Conference Centre An African festival of arts and culture, FESTAC Africa, will take place at the Arusha International Conference Centre, Tanzania, from May 21-27. This is reportedly Africa’s biggest festival celebrating culture and heritage in the form of arts, fashion, […]
Africa’s Top Seven Tourist Destinations in 2023
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. By Cecilia Garland Tourism in Africa is recovering faster than the global industry. After two years of decline caused by COVID, Africa has regained 65% of tourism that existed before the pandemic, with the number of visitors doubling between 2021 […]
Bahamas Plans an Exciting Summer For Travelers As It Marks Her 50th!
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas will this summer celebrate its 50th birthday, and tourism stakeholders are loading up exciting year-long itineraries for visitors. The milestone, officially recognized on July 10, 2023, will showcase the country’s culture and heritage, and presents an opportunity for […]
‘Home girl’ Kamala Returns Home to site of grandfather’s Old Place in Lusaka
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Vice President Kamala Harris paused in her recent ‘African safari’ during a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal: A visit to the site of her maternal grandfather’s home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian public servant […]
Story Behind The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. By Caleb Onyeabor/Special to The African Times/USA The African Renaissance Monument, located in the middle of the bustling capital of Senegal, Dakar, is a towering bronze statue that stands at a height of 161-feet, making it the tallest statue in […]
St. Croix’s Iconic Resort, The Buccaneer Gets a Boost With Better Air Connection to USVI
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Travelers seeking to experience “a vibe like no other” on St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, now have increased options for getting there from the mainland United States, and better yet, improved connection options. “We welcome the operation […]
Ten Reasons You Should Visit Seychelles As Part of Your Bucket List
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. By Caleb Onyeabor Seychelles Island is a group of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean and is known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse wildlife. Here are ten reasons why Seychelles is a top destination for […]
Samson Arega: Face of Ethiopian Airlines in The Americas
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. On the sideline of the last US-Africa Summit in Washington DC in December was a visit to offices of Ethiopian Airlines in North America. At the helm of affairs is Samson Arega, a young airline executive who serves as the […]
South Africans Outraged At a $57 million Deal Between Tourism Board and English Soccer Team
TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa South African stakeholders have attacked moves by the South African government, through the department of SA Tourism (SAT), which is the verge of sealing a deal worth more than $57 million USD (Rands 1 billion) to sponsor […]