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Malawi: Rainfall season and temperature outlook (October 2023 - April 2024)
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in the Malawian Ministry of Natural Ressources and Climate Change has released the 2023/24 seasonal climate outlook (pdf) for … read more
South African Tourism - Informal traders need support
South Africa is an attractive tourist destination for foreign travellers on the African continent. It ranks 27th out of 128 countries in the world when it comes to visitor arrivals. Its top attractions are its wildlife and immersive cultural experiences, where tourists engage with the traditions, history and way of life of communities in … read more
WTD2023: Tour Operators Union of Ghana embraces the green investments revolution
On this World Tourism Day 2023, the Tour Operators Union of Ghana stands as a vocal advocate for the theme of the year: “Tourism and Green Investments.”
This theme is not just a celebration but a call to action, a vision for the future of tourism in Ghana that we passionately endorse. As representatives of the tourism indus… read more
ZTA targets buyers from established markets for Sanganai/Hlanganani
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has extended invitations to buyers from established source markets to grace the 16th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo scheduled for the 12th to the 14 of October.
Sanganai/Hlanganani has largely been hosted in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair exhibiti… read more
Boplaas campsite (Namibia) temporarily closed
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that the Bop… read more
Ghana Tourism Authority launches 2023 ‘Tourism Month’ with high hopes
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a robust domestic tourism scene for the upcoming month of September with the official launch of the 2023 ‘Tourism Month’. This annual event seeks to promote and celebrate the vivacious tourism offerings of the nation.
This year’s Tourism Month aims to emphasise the sign… read more
Minister engages stakeholders to propel Ghana’s tourism industry toward remarkable growth
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, convened a significant breakfast meeting with key industry stakeholders at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra. The meeting, held on August 30, aimed to assess the current state of Ghana’s burgeoning tourism industry and strategize its future trajectory.
Kenya's Tourism Earnings Surge 32% to U.S.$809 Million in First Quarter
Kenya earned a total of Sh116.2 billion from the tourism sector in the first half of the year to June, buoyed by a rising number of arrivals.
This represented a 32 percent jump from Sh152.6 billion during a similar period last year, according to the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB).
Arrivals from entry points such as the Jomo … read more
Destination Ghana targets growth in international & domestic tourism
Ghana is expected to rake in about $6billion revenue from tourism over the next four years, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has said. The expected revenue increase according to the minister was premised on a number of initiatives undertaken including intensive promotional activities, policies and progr… read more
ZTA turns attention to capacity building and market expansion for post-COVID recovery
Zimbabwe is focusing on building and strengthening its human capacity within the tourism sector as a means for driving gains as the sector fully recovers from the effects of COVID-19. The Southern African country is also looking at extending its market reach in order to shore up tourism numbers for this year and beyond.
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