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South Africa’s vibrant sports tourism
As Acting CEO of South African Tourism, I am often drawn to the vibrant blend of experiences that our beautiful country offers to both domestic and international visitors. Among these, sports tourism has emerged as an exciting frontier with boundless potential. I have witnessed firsthand the transformation of our sports tourism, a sub-… read more
Africa’s Tourism: Shifting paradigms for accelerated growth and recovery
Africa’s tourism industry has exhibited a remarkable resurgence following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region has seen a positive upswing in tourism activities, possibly spurred by governments recognising the vital role of the tourism sector in economic revival.
From the formulation of comprehensive tourism maste… read more
Nabeela Tunis is Sierra Leone’s new Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has appointed Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mrs. Nabeela F. Tunis as the country’s new minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in his new cabinet announced and approved by parliament.
She replaced Dr Memunatu Pratt, who held the portfolio in the last c… read more
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) offers up to 50% discount for Namibians & SADC tourists!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it has int… read more
Global Business Travel and Events costs expected to remain elevated
Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the … read more
Tourism leaders place African focus on global challenges
The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to furt… read more
Where does the Airbus A380 fly?
Following the resumption of Airbus A380 service by Lufthansa and Etihad Airways in June and July, respectively, there are now 10 carriers offering flights using the aircraft type in August 2023.
Emirates Airline accounts for about 68.6% of the capacity available this month, with 2.4 million seats available across 4,649 fli… read more
The Africa Showcase Roadshow makes a return to North America in September
The highly anticipated annual Africa Showcase roadshow is set to return this September, offering an exceptional opportunity for travel industry professionals to connect with an extensive array of leading African suppliers. With an impressive lineup of African experiences and properties, the event promises a dynamic blend of networking, … read more
Zimbabwe to host UNWTO Media and Communications Training
Zimbabwe will host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa workshop in November.
This will boost the country’s efforts to host global events. Win… read more
NCAA says aircraft under Nigeria registry alone shows enormous responsibility, cautions against demo
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revealed that Nigeria has more aircraft in its registry than the entire West African countries put together stating that that alone shows the enormity of the task before the regulatory agency.
This is coming as it appealed to industry players and commentators not to criminalize it… read more
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