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Africa Tourism Indaba opens
ZIMBABWE is participating at the Africa Travel Indaba (ATI).
At the four-day conference, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, is being represented by her deputy, Tongai Mnangagwa, who is leading a delegation of ministry officials, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and tourism industry players.
In an i… read more
Tinubu seeks N24bn reimbursement for Kebbi & Nasarawa airport construction
President Bola Tinubu yesterday asked the Senate to approve the reimbursement of over N15 billion to Kebbi State Government for the construction of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi and N9 billion for Nasarawa State Government as refund for the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport, Nasarawa.
The President re… read more
Indaba: KZN Tourism entrepreneurs set to showcase province's rich culture
As thousands of delegates attending Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI) 2024 descend on Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, emerging tourism entrepreneurs participating in the event are set to showcase their businesses and the province's rich culture and history.
The Travel Indaba, which kicks off from 13 to 16 May 2024 at the Inkosi Albert Luth… read more
Wonderful: Nigerian tourist sets out to visit all 54 African countries
Ilerioluwa Babalobi, a 31-year-old Nigerian tourist, has unveiled an ambitious journey to visit all 54 African countries, aiming to raise awareness for social interventions across the continent and clinch a Guinness World Record.
Starting from the Red Cross office in Lagos, Babalobi’s tour will see him traverse the continent, spending an… read more
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Over 26 countries confirm participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented partici… read more
Nigeria’s aviation firefighters lament lack of competency training and equipment
The Nigerian Fire Safety Association, NFSA, has raised alarm over the lack of competency training of its members. They blamed this on the non-certification of the £11.5 Fire simulator for use, procured and installed in Zaria since April 2019.
This is just as the Association also disclosed inadequate fire tenders, other safety critical equi… read more
Driving tourism for inclusive growth: UN Tourism vision for a prosperous Africa
The UN Tourism Africa department remains committed to its member states and the advancement of the UN Tourism Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth. Over the past years, our member states have collaborated with us on key priorities to bring about transformative change in the African tourism sector.
Desp… read more
Namibia gears up for 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
Slated to take place from 28 to 31 May 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia, the 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit will welcome over 500 youth and women in tourism from across the African continent.
Hosted by Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), the summit will be jointly convened by UN Tourism, Africa … read more
Record-breaking WTM Africa 2024 signals surging interest in African tourism
World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) wrapped up its 2024 edition with record-breaking numbers, demonstrating a significant surge in glob… read more
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