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One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.
Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more
Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments
A fitting live comeb… read more
In a minor cabinet reshuffle, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced several transfers and appointments. Mohamed Mchengerwa, who previously served as Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports, has been moved to the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources, replacing Dr. Pindi Chana, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, Ar… read more
The popularity of unique and individual travel experiences among young people is on the rise. According to the WYSE Travel Confederation's New Horizons survey, which is the only recurring global youth and student travel survey, they are travelling further, staying longer, and spending more money than ever before. The travel industry is al… read more
Rwandan President, Paul Kagame will visit Zimbabwe in April to attend this year's edition of the Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls.
The three-day summit will run from April 26 to April 28 in the resort town marking the first time it will be held outside Rwanda. Zimbabwe will be hosting the 6th Transform Africa Summit … read more
Best of the Best: In 2023, together with ITB Berlin and in partnership with co:compass, the CBS International Business School is again presenting the Best Exhibitor Award (BEA) in a total of 11 categories to exhibitors at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show – All stands will be assessed over two rounds – Honours will be presented at the… read more
SA Tourism to Go Ahead With Tottenham Hotspur Deal
SA Tourism announced today that it will be pushing ahead with the controversial almost R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship proposal. The sponsorship would see the football club advertise South Africa as a tourist destination, Eyewitness News reports. Despite condemnation from var… read more
The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda.
UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs. This week’s meeting, held in the Rann… read more
One of Europe’s leading travel shows, the International Tourism Exchange (BIT) Milan opened its doors today at the Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre in Milan, Italy. BIT invites travel agencies, tour operators, and tourist boards together in one place to exchange experiences and shape the face of travel for the upcoming year. The internation… read more
Since the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) took office in 1988, Freetown International Airport (FNA), the country's only international hub, has never been certified. This has affected the credibility, safety and security of flight operations at the airport. The new manager, SUMMA Airports, wants to change this.
ITB Berlin: African Destinations make a massive return this March
Tanzania: latest mini cabinet changes see the country’s 4th Tourism Minister in 3 years
Kagame to Grace Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls
SA Tourism to go ahead with Spurs deal
G20 Tourism Side Event Focuses on Rural Tourism for Community Empowerment
Zimbabwe participates in International Tourism Exchange in Milan
Sierra Leone hires Turkey's SUMMA Airports to carry out first airport certification
