The European Commission has now proposed the digitization of passports and identity documents, such as the citizen's card, and the creation of an "EU digital travel app" for travellers in the Schengen area. A common framework for the use of digital travel credentials and an "EU digital travel app" is proposed,...
Tourism in Gaza province grew by 55% in the first half of the year
Investment in the tourism sector in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, grew by 55% in the first half of this year, with more than 111 million meticais invested in the construction of various tourist infrastructures. According to the provincial director of Culture and Tourism, Maria Emília Mapsanganhe, who was speaking on Rádio Moçambique, as a result of these investments, the...
Lewis Hamilton on vacation in Bazaruto, Inhambane
The world-famous British racing driver, Lewis Hamilton, has landed on Mozambican soil to spend his vacation enjoying the best that Mozambique has to offer. An MZNews source, who is up to date with the events of Hamilton's tourist visit, said that the driver arrived by helicopter in Vilankulo on Saturday afternoon and immediately...
ANAC elected "Revelation Exhibitor" at the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair
Yesterday (11), the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) was awarded the "Revelation Exhibitor" prize by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through the National Tourism Institute (INATUR) at the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair - FIKANI 2024. During FIKANI 2024, ANAC presented exhibitors and visitors with...
Cabo Delgado: More than 60 tourist establishments remain closed due to terrorism
A total of 66 tourist establishments remain closed due to the terrorist attacks that have plagued Cabo Delgado province since 2017. Most of the closed tourist establishments are in the districts of Macomia, Quissanga and Mocímboa da Praia. According to a document issued last week by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism in Cabo Delgado, of the...
Ready in 2029, Africa's largest airport will have capacity for 100 million passengers
Ethiopia has signed an agreement for the design of a new four-runway airport. It will be the largest in Africa when construction is completed in 2029, the CEO of state-owned Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday (09). Located near the town of Bishoftu, about 45 km from the capital Addis Ababa, the airport will have...
FIKANI 2024: The 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair kicks off today
From today, Thursday (08) until Sunday (11), the city of Maputo will host the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI), to be held under the theme "FIKANI - Tourism, a Tool for Economic Development and Social Transformation". According to the organizers, the event will feature more than 220 exhibitors...
FIKANI 2024: Mozambique presents business opportunities in the tourism sector
The city of Maputo will host the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI) from August 8 to 11, under the theme "FIKANI - Tourism, a Tool for Economic Development and Social Transformation". Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through the National Tourism Institute, the 10th edition...
Seven airlines resume flights to Mozambique after suspension by Covid-19
Seven airlines have already resumed flights from other destinations to Mozambique, after the interruption during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Mozambique. The institution's Report on the Performance of the Air Transport Market, quoted by Notícias, indicates that, in addition to Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, TAAG Linhas...
Mozambique may extend visa exemption to more countries
The tourism and business visa exemption measure for entry into Mozambican territory could be extended to more countries, and the proposal is already being evaluated by the government. The document was recently submitted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to the Executive, and is being analyzed by a multi-sectoral team that...