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Major destinations and source markets across Africa are expected to
end 2023 ahead of pre-pandemic values in terms of value, with domestic
tourism performing strongly, reveals new research published today.
The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics,
is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London… read more
The Government of the Republic of Korea ("South Korea") has announced that it will open new diplomatic missions in … read more
The $2.8 billion infrastructure, located 40 km from the capital, will
operate in phases, with the initial stage dedicated to cargo services
until February 2024. The second phase, starting in February 2024, will
include domestic flight operations, and international flight operations
are slated to commence in June 2024.
The airport, … read more
The African sector is expected to grow 6.5 per cent per year over the next decade; travel & tourism could contribute $350 billion to the regional economy.
At its Global Summit in Kigali today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector co… read more
Welcome to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, our lowdown on the
latest trends shaping industry and traveler behavior. It blends our own
proprietary search and booking data with our annual consumer behavior
study to reveal how and where people will travel in the coming year.
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over 80 billion prices every day, connect… read more
During a panel discussion at the ongoing WTTC Global Summit in
Rwanda, African Ministers of Tourism from Kenya and South Africa
highlighted the need for increased connectivity and visa liberalization
to promote travel within the continent.
The panel, titled “Clearing the Pathway,” emphasized the importance of
facilitating tr… read more
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, as one of
the flagship projects of the African Union’s Agenda 2063: “the Africa
We Want”, entered into force on 30 May 2019 following the deposit of the
twenty-second (22nd) instrument of ratification of the Agreement.
Following the decision of the 13th Extraordinary Sess… read more
SEGITTUR and FITUR have announced the first edition of the
competition for technological solutions developed with Artificial
Intelligence for t… read more
Senegal has taken a pioneering step as the first African nation to
sign the International Code for the Protection of Tourists, reinforcing
its commitment to ensuring the safety and rights of travellers in the
post-COVID era.
At the 25th General Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Mr. Zurab
Pololikashvili, Secretary Gen… read more
Botswana Tourism Organisation is participating at the Tourism Expo
Japan (TEJ) also formerly referred to as Japan Association of Travel
Agents – JATA from the 26th – 29th October, in Osaka.
Minister of Environment and Tourism Hon. Philda Nani Kereng,
Ambassador of the Republic of the Botswana in Japan His Excellency Major
… read more
WTM Global Report: Domestic tourism leading Africa’s post-pandemic recovery
South Korea to open new embassies in Botswana and Zambia
New Luanda International Airport opens in Angola after long delay
African Ministers of Tourism discuss expanding travel opportunities on the continent at WTTC Global
The role of the AfCFTA Agreement in Africa’s Tourism drive
SEGITTUR and FITUR launch “The AI for Tourism Awards 2024”.
Senegal becomes first African nation to sign the International Code for the Protection of Tourists
Botswana Tourism Organization participates in Tourism Expo Japan
