AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLodge & Safari Business: King Lewanika Lodge in Liuwa Plain National Park has reopened after a full refurbishment under Ker & Downey Zambia, adding a new poolside sanctuary, solar power and migration sleepouts—another reason to plan a true wilderness trip in Zambia. Branding for Travellers: Two Zambian lodge groups are merging marketing under the Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, with four safari properties (Chichele Presidential Lodge, Lolebezi Safari Lodge, Lolelunga Private Reserve and Puku Ridge) moving to one easier-to-book brand from 2027. Tourism Payments Boost: Standard Bank and UnionPay expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance to nine African markets including Zambia, giving online tourism and hospitality operators more ways to take cross-border card payments. Regional Travel Context: Zambia’s election debate continues, with concerns raised about the 13 August vote process and counting suspension—something that could shape traveller confidence and business planning. Safety Watch: Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster continues to dominate regional headlines, with reports of the death toll rising—an important reminder for lake travel safety across the region. Travel Inspiration: A new global ranking named Singapore the world’s noisiest travel destination, while Africa dominates the quietest-country list—good fuel for Zambia travellers chasing calm.
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