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South Africa: Tourist arrivals jump 102,5% in the first quarter of 2023
The South African Department of Tourism has published its latest tourism data for the first quarter of 2023. According to the statistics, … read more
Conakry int'l airport calls on Ethiopian Airlines to train its staff
Conakry's Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport is currently undergoing a major expansion project, and will have a capacity of 3 million passengers a year, compared with the current 500,000.
Société de Gestion et d'Exploitation de l'Aéroport de Conakry (SOGEAC) is counting on the expertise of the Ethiopian Aviation Academy, … read more
Botswana courts investors at TIFA
The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) has invited potential investors to consider the southern African nation when they think of investing in the SADC sub-region.
Showcasing some of the bankable projects to the investors at the maiden Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA), Patience Chika, Acting Executive Manager, Investment an… read more
The cost-of-living crisis won’t kill the business travel sector
The world is lurching from one crisis to another and the leisure sector can’t seem to catch a break. Just as forecasts showed a measured return for post-COVID travel (business or otherwise), rapid inflation and surging costs are threatening to put the brakes back on.
But while businesses and consumers everywhere are feeling the … read more
Air Sénégal chooses Maxamation's Aviator software to maximise revenues
In aviation, it's often said that every dollar counts. To maximise its revenues, Air Sénégal has set its sights on the latest version of the web-based Aviator software developed by Maxamation.
Prez Akufo-Addo gives impetus to Ghana’s tourism agenda with 2-day summit
Demonstrating the government's strong commitment to the tourism sector, President Akufo-Addo led Ghana's inaugural Presidential Summit on Tourism, a two-day event focused on revitalizing the country's tourism industry.
With the aim of recovering pre-pandemic tourism numbers by the end of 2023, the summit convened key stakeholders from the … read more
AFCAC, AASA join forces with IATA on Focus Africa to strengthen Aviation’s Economic Contribution
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Focus Africa” drive is gaining momentum, spurred on by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airli… read more
Travel promoters welcomes two exciting new partnerships in South Africa
UK based representation company, Travel Promoters is delighted to announce two new partnerships from 1 June 2023 with Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and The Clarendon Collection in Cape Town.
Lalibela comprises six safari lodges including the 5-star rated Kichaka Lodge and exclusive use Mills Manor as well a… read more
African youth highlight innovative travel, tourism entrepreneurship trends at AYTIS 2023
Young African entrepreneurs have showcased their innovative ideas in the tourism and travel sector at the Africa Youth Tourism Innovation Summit (AYTIS) 2023 in Swakopmund, Namibia, thanks to the support of African Tourism Partners. During panel discussions on the second day of the summit, these entrepreneurs emphasized the significance o… read more
Inaugural Tourism Investment Forum Africa set to showcase opportunities for growth and Development.
The maiden edition of the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) will present tourism as an engine for growing and developing African economies; thus, the need for sound and sustainable investments in the sector.
Miller Matola, CEO of Milvest and organiser of the Forum in an interview with Kojo Bentum-Williams for the VA Tourism P… read more
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