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Africa Tourism Leadership Forum assembles industry leaders in Gaborone
Echelons in the tourism industry have arrived in the capital of Botswana, Gaborone ahead of the country’s hosting of the 5th Af… read more
Africa will not cease to be the continent of tomorrow
H.E. Siandou Fofana, the Minister of Tourism of Côte d’Ivoire and Chairperson of UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa and UNWTO Executive Council has charged African countries to forge closer relationships with one another to enable them advance their respective development agenda; especially in the tourism sector.
He said count… read more
Nigeria: Bidders for three of four international Airports
Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has announced the emergence of preferred and reserve bidders for three (3) out of four (4) Airports and Cargo Terminals as approved for concession under the programme.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the Nigeria Airports Concession Programme (NACP), which came to a close on September 19, 2… read more
Travel guide: How to choose a travel destination for your next big trip
When it comes to planning a vacation, there are many factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions you'll make is deciding where to go. With so many amazing places to choose from, how do you pick the right destination for your needs? Here are some tips on how to choose a travel destination for your next big trip!
Consider yo… read more
UAE has not halted visas to Ugandans - Ambassador
Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E Kibedi Zaake has rubbished reports that the UAE has banned Uganda from accessing the country.
While appearing on NBS TV's morning breeze, Kibedi said that the reports are baseless and not actual.
"It is not true that UAE has halted the issuance of visit visas to Uganda. I do… read more
UAE bans 20 African countries including Gambia from 30-day visas
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced a visa ban slapped on Gambians and 20 other nationalities seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect.
"This is to inform you that we will not be posting 30 days visa applications for these nationalities effective today October, 18, 2022," the notice read in part. O… read more
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa facilitates assessor grading training in Seychelles
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), a business unit of South African Tourism, is in the Seychelles Island conducting and facilitating assessor grading training for the Seychelles Tourism Board.
TGCSA is the only recognised and globally credible quality assurance and service excellence body for tourism products in So… read more
Africa urged to change aviation dynamics as Aviators Africa Conference and Tower Awards concludes
Stakeholders have called on Africa to push the reset button with regards the development of aviation in terms of financing assets, technology driven operations so the continent reap immense benefits and join the world in having some semblance of sustainability in the air transport industry.
This was one of the many submissions at … read more
Tourism thought leaders in Africa gather in Botswana to look into intra-Africa travel
Intra-Africa travel through intra-Africa trade is expected to top the agenda when the tourism industry’s thought leaders on the continent engage in roundtable discussions in Gaborone in Botswana. This as the fifth Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) kicks off at the Gaborone International Convention Centre of the Grand Palm Hotel on Monday un… read more
Mauritius to host 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting
The Republic of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has been confirmed as the host of the 66th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa (CAF) Meeting in 2023.
In a unanimous decision by member states at the 65th CAF Meeting held in Arusha, Tanzania, The Island state of Mauritius and the P… read more
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