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Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top five finalists for the
6th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. The Challenge
opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their
projects. The Challenge closed on the 01st of March 2024 and attracted
over 154 entries from innovators across Africa.
As part … read more
The Republic of Zambia has added Travel and Tourism to its High School Curriculum.
The commendable feat by the Southern African country was disclosed by
Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima in his speech at the
opening of Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit at the
Mulungushi Conference Centre on … read more
The United Nations General Assembly has held a second thematic
event focused on tourism and the sector’s critical role in critical role
… read more
Africa is beginning to witness remarkable growth in business opportunities in the luxury travel market.
Part of the growth was captured by the International Luxury Travel
Market (ILTM) Africa in its 2024 edition, which recorded 20% spike in
exhibitor numbers and 80% increase in new buyers. This year’s remarkable growth … read more
Legislator Pupurai Togarepi has complained about the alleged poor standards at Pandhari Lodge, located in Glen Lorne, which is one of the hotels being used to accommodate legislators. In Zimbabwe, legislators from outside of Harare are given accommodation when they come for parliamentary business. However, when most hotels have few availa… read more
This year’s World Travel Market (WTM) Africa got underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South
Africa.
As has been the convention in successive events, the opening day was
characterized by a beehive of activities as both exhibitors and buyers
from all over the world converge at the continent’s biggest tourism … read more
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period April 2024 to July 2024.
According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is curre… read more
With less than two weeks until kick-off, Africa Travel Week (ATW) has
unveiled an exciting WTM Africa 2024 content programme centred on
driving industry knowledge, connection, and business growth. Just over
73 live sessions will run from 10 – 12 April at the Cape Town
International Conference Centre (CTICC).
“2024 is a mil… read more
Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, inducted today, in Luanda, the new ministers of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, and Culture, Filipe Silvino de Pina Zau.
The secretaries of State for Tourism, Hélder Jonas Leonardo Marcelino, and for Culture, Maria da Piedade de Jesus, also took office.
In his inauguration sp… read more
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
Finalists for 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge announced
Zambia adds Travel and Tourism to High School Curriculum
UN General Assembly hosts tourism for sustainable development event
ILTM Africa 2024 surges with 20% spike in exhibitors and 80% in new buyers number
Pandhari Lodge is dilapidated, Parliament is told
WTM Africa 2024: Voices from the trade floor on opening day
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (April 2024 - July 2024)
Step Inside… WTM Africa’s 2024 Content Programme
Head of State introduces Ministers of Culture and Tourism
Is Google’s SGE a threat to travel agents globally?
