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Is Google’s SGE a threat to travel agents globally?
Google’s AI travel tool may outshine traditional planners, offering personalized itineraries and direct bookings, risking the relevance of classic agencies.
Google has unveiled a set o… read more
Aradhana Khowala appointed to the Global Wellness Institute Board of Advisors
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, is proud to announce the a… read more
TIFA 2024 targets unveiling African tourism potential through synergy of trade and Investment
As Africa's tourism industry garners global attention, the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) gears up for its eagerly anticipated 2024 edition in Cape Town from April 10th to 12th. Following the success of last year's event, TIFA 2024 i… read more
ILTM Africa 2024 meets surging demand for luxury African travel
As the demand for luxury travel experiences in Africa rebounds, ILTM Africa returns to Cape Town for its 9th edition. Themed 'Step Inside ILTM Africa,' the event will showcase the finest in luxury African travel to the world's most esteemed buyers from April 7-9, 2024. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical… read more
Hotels given green light to engage in currency echange business
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has called upon all tourist hotels in the county, ranked three-stars and above, to open up bureau de change or foreign exchange windows to bring the services closer to their visitors and minimize black -market business.
BoT Governor Emanuel Tutuba made this week during a one- day engagement/meeting with ho… read more
President Samia Suluhu appoints Ephraim Mafuru as Tanzania Tourist Board Director General
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sacked chief executive officers of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) respectively, the State House announced yesterday in a press statement.
The sacked top officials are TTB Director-General Damas Mfugale and NCAA Commissioner Richard Kiiz… read more
Land-Linked Zambia Event Set To Welcome 16 Countries At Upcoming Transport Event
Land-Linked Zambia 2024 (LLZ© 2024) is set to welcome delegates from 16 countries, including SADC African transport ministers. With the conference rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your participation as a delegate or exhibitor. Join LLZ© 2024 from the 4th to the 5th of April at the Lusaka International Convention Ce… read more
UN Tourism reports openness is back to pre-pandemic levels
UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations.
The report sheds light on the evolving landscape of travel facilitation. It includes the Tourism Visa Openness Index that measures the degree to which destinations facilitate to… read more
Third edition of East African Regional Tourism Expo kicks off in Nairobi
The annual regional travel fair, East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE), opened on November 20 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The expo, which brought together over 250 exhibitors, is scheduled for November 20-22. The EARTE aims to showcase the region's diverse tourism offerings to consumers an… read more
UNWTO Workshop puts focus on modern, dynamic Tourism communications for Africa
UNWTO brought together top tourism and travel practitioners of 20 countries from across Africa to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a pillar of development.
The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 … read more
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