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Africa in Focus at WTM London 2024
As the global travel and tourism sector converges in London, Africa is primed to command international attention at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM), taking place from November 5-7. WTM London, esteemed as the leading event for travel professionals, offers an unparalleled platform for forging partnerships, advancing collaborations, and… read more
Navigating the online world of direct bookings
When planning your next escape to a luxurious holiday destination. Leading travel experts give their take on who, what, when and where to book and why Making a hotel booking online may be a simple process in itself, but the time spent getting to this point in the travel journey is considerable.
A 2023 study of travellers from Australi… read more
Unlock the full power of your eSIM
Insider tips on how to maximise using an eSIM that could save you considerable data consumption At some point during your daily internet and social media trawl, you’ll probably have encountered the term “eSIM.” You wouldn’t be wrong to think the name sounds a bit techy—it most definitely is since it is an acronym for “Embedded Subsc… read more
Kenyans to Apply for UK Visas Via Vfs Global Offices in Nairobi, Mombasa
Wishing to travel to the United Kingdom can now apply for UK visas through newly opened VFS Global offices in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa for VFS Global, announced that visa applicants must first book an appointment before completing their application.
Singhal emphasized VFS Global's long-stan… read more
We Rejuvenate Nigeria’s Image At Global Travel Events – NANTA’s…
Mrs. Susan Akporiaye is the immediate past President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA). Akporiaye who is the lead contact person for NANTA participation at the forthcoming World TravelMarket (WTM), one of the globe’s biggest travel and tourism trade exhibition in London, slated for November 5… read more
WTM London’s Sustainability Track to Spotlight Regenerative Tourism
For the very first time, World Travel Market is placing Regenerative Tourism at the forefront of its Sustainability Summit, taking place at Excel London on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Overseen by the show’s sustainability advisor Tina O’Dwyer, a leading expert in sustainable tourism and driving impactful campaigns, the three-hour … read more
Temporary traffic deviation on road between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
The Namibian Road Authority (RA) has announced that a new temporary traffic deviation on the Windhoek <> Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) road upgrade project is in place since 17 October 2024.
The affected … read more
NCAA Commits to Partner with IATA for Workforce Training
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced its intention to collaborate with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to enhance the skills and knowledge of its workforce. Acting Director General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, expressed this commitment during a strategic meeting with IATA’s Regional Vice Presid… read more
NANTA at WTM: Why we are putting Nigeria First
Susan Akporiaye is the immediate past president, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA). She is the lead contact person for NANTA participation at the biggest global travel and tourism trade exhibition, the world travel (WTM) which will take place in London, November 5th to 7th, 2024.
An industry amazon and influencer, eff… read more
DR Congo’s Tourism Minister leads a delegation on a working visit to UN Tourism headquarters
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Tourism, Didier M’pambia Musanga has led a high-level delegation to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) headquarters in Madrid, Spain.
The delegation, which included senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, the Office Nationale du Tourisme (ONT), repr… read more
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