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The
IBTM World Forum for Advocacy is poised to
become a pivotal moment for the global events sector, with its latest
edition scheduled to take place at the Hotel Miramar Barcelona on
Monday, 17th November 2025. This year’s gathering, presented in
partnership with The Business of Events, is set to unite senior leaders,
… read more
The South African
Weather Service (SAWS) has released its latest
Seasonal Climate Watch for the period
spanning October 2025 through February 2026, offering new insights into
the weather patterns that will define the upcoming months. For those
working across Sub-Saharan Africa’s travel and hospitality … read more
World Tourism Day prompts a vital
reflection for the global industry, yet this year’s focus on
“Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”
holds particular significance across Ghana and the broader African
continent. More than a symbolic occasion, it signals a strategic turning
point—a chance to reconstru… read more
The
historic city of Melaka, Malaysia recently
served as the epicentre for global tourism as it hosted
World Tourism Day 2025 under the theme
“Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This year’s observance was not
just a ceremonial event, but a focused dialogue on propelling tourism
as a catalyst fo… read more
The
United States Department of State has
introduced a significant policy shift for certain African nationals
seeking to visit the U.S. on B1/B2 visas. Starting October
11, 2025, travelers carrying a Gambian
passport must pay a visa bond—ranging up to
\$15,000—before their visa can b… read more
In
a move that signals a major transformation for Nigeria’s
aviation sector, the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a cashless and contactless
payment system, beginning with the high-traffic
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in
Lagos and the … read more
For
international visitors exploring South Africa, there’s an added
incentive to shop before departure: the opportunity to reclaim
15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods taken
out of the country. With a minimum spend of just
R250 (VAT inclusive), this refund can make
your trip even more rewarding. Here’s… read more
The
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is spearheading a
transformative initiative with the launch of a Tourism Law
Observatory for the Middle East, designed to streamline
and harmonize the complex legal and regulatory landscape governing
tourism across the region. This pioneering platform will serve as a
centra… read more
A new era is dawning for the
African tourism sector, one that demands a shift from being seen simply
as a destination for international visitors to becoming a global leader
in tourism policy and innovation. According to Shaikha Al
Nowais, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO), African countries… read more
The
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to revolutionize the
legal landscape of tourism in the Middle East with the establishment of
the region’s first-ever Tourism Law
Observatory. This innovative platform aims to streamline
and harmonize the complex web of tourism-related laws and regulations
that curren… read more
IBTM World’s Advocacy Forum Sets the Stage for Global Event Industry Transformation
La Niña Set to Shape Southern Africa’s Summer: What It Means for Flights, Hotels
Ghana Champions Community-Led Sustainable Tourism for Africa’s Next Growth Era
World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka Highlights Sustainable Transformation and Global Collaboration
New U.S. Visa Bond Policy Impacts Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia: What African Passport Holders Need to
Nigeria’s Airports Adopt Cashless Payment System, Promising Modernisation and Revenue Growth
Your 2025 Guide: How Foreign Visitors Can Claim 15% VAT Refund at South Africa’s Major Airports
Africa Poised to Shape Global Tourism: Digital Innovation, Youth Empowerment
