To spur domestic tourism, we should consider pushing national holidays to weekends to create shorter work weeks and long weekends to enable families to travel more.
Travel & Tourism
A showcase of the beauty and cultural diversity of our lovely continent, Africa. And my occasional thoughts on Malawi’s travel and tourism industry.
Explore the beauty and tranquillity of Zomba Plateau and the panoramic views of the lush pine forest and the Zomba cityscapes
Exploring the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, a 70-hectare forested nature reserve in the heart of Malawi's capital city.
Joma Adventure Lodge, an eight-roomed property in Leopard Bay in Salima on the shores of Lake Malawi, promises its guests rest and serenity.
Two years after the launch of the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan and the Malawi Secondary Cities Project, I find out about the progress.
A reminder to once in a while to take a break and experience the crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes and captivating sunsets on Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars.
Malawi Tourism is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and marketing. Other players need to follow suit.
A look at the 2023 edition of Takulandirani, the Malawi International Tourism Expo, and the growth prospects in the tourism sector.
A public lecture by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule on how to raise national consciousness on the value of tourism to Malawi.
A review of events, developments and setbacks that have shaped the Malawi tourism and travel sector in the year 2022
A look at the projects from the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan that are located in the Malawi Secondary Cities Plan.
A photo story of a hiking trip up Senga Hills Forest Reserve in Salima and the spectacular views of Lake Malawi, our lake of stars.
An extract of selected accommodation, cultural, excursion and medical projects in the Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan that are not part of the 10 priority projects.
President Lazarus Chakwera recently launched an ambitious 20-year Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan. An extract of details of the 10 Priority Tourism development projects out of a total of 103 projects.
Five things you will love doing in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi, the world's first freshwater national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A photo overview of Katawa Cottage, a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.
Beautiful fresco paintings by Micheal Kapalamula adorn the walls of Bembeke Cathedral of the Holy Family in Dedza Diocese. A photo story.
Passing through Dedza boma and looking for a place to get a hot meal and a cold drink? Give Mapiri Country Lodge a try!
A photostory of a boat cruise in Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, a small tourist and fishing village in the Nankumba Peninsula, on the southern tip of Lake Malawi.
With COVID-19 cutting off revenue from international tourists and conferences, Malawi has to rethink its strategy and package products for domestic tourism.
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