Could shorter workweeks spur domestic tourism?
To spur domestic tourism, we should consider pushing national holidays to weekends to create shorter workweeks and long weekends to enable families to travel more.
Category: Travel & Tourism
A showcase of the beauty and diversity of our lovely continent, Africa. And my occasional thoughts on Malawi’s travel and tourism industry.
The beautiful fresco paintings in Bembeke Cathedral
A photostory of beautiful fresco paintings, by local artist Micheal Kapalamula, in the Bembeke Cathedral of the Holy Family in Dedza Diocese.
Weekend find: Mapiri Country Lodge
Passing through Dedza boma and looking for a place to get a hot meal and a cold drink? Give Mapiri Country Lodge a try!
Booze and cruise tour in Cape Maclear
A photostory of Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, a small tourist and fishing village in the Nankumba Peninsula, on the southern tip of Lake Malawi.
Tourism and Rural Development
Malawi celebrates World Tourism Day at an unprecedented time. The theme, Tourism and Rural Development, is an important one given the negative effects the pandemic has had on most rural communities.
Rethinking domestic tourism in Malawi
With COVID-19 cutting off revenue from international tourists and conferences, Malawi has to rethink its strategy and package products for domestic tourism.
On the peripherals of Tumaini Festival 2019
The 2019 edition of the Tumaini Festival took place a couple of weeks ago. A platform by refugees for refugee, Malawian and international artists to collaborate, exchange and create together using the message of love and peace, continues to grow...
Weekend Find: Light lunch at CaRiz Cakery
Looking for a light lunch in Area 47? CaRiz Cakery, a coffee shop and cakery, should be on your list. And they prepare a great chicken sandwich!
On Ntchisi’s back roads
It was a day before Malawi went to the polls to elect a new president, parliament and local councils. My wife had arranged a quick trip into Ntchisi and she needed company. I think she later thanked me for tagging...
Takulandirani Malawi Tourism Expo 2019
Last Thursday I made a presentation at the Takulandirani 2019 Malawi Tourism International Tourism Expo on Property Access to Digital Platforms. Following on the theme of the 2018 World Tourism Day (Tourism and the Digital Transformation) that highlights the need...
