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International travellers in South Africa should carry their original passport at all times
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), a non-profit organization based in South Africa that serves as the leading voice for inbound tourism in the region, is asking all inte… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (September 2024 - January 2025)
The South AfricanSafa Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period September 2024 to January 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neu… read more
How to differentiate your travel agency in a competitive market
In an era where countless travel agencies vie for the attention of potential clients, it's more important than ever to carve out your niche. So, how do you stand out as a travel agent in this bustling marketplace? Let’s dig into some effective strategies that will help you differentiate your travel agency and elevate your brand.
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Tourism sector jobs rise above pre-Covid-19 levels
THE country's tourism industry is poised for a major turnaround amid positive growth in arrivals and bookings, which has seen the sector's employment levels rising above pre-Covid-19 figures.
The global Covid-19 pandemic literally shut down to whole industry after countries imposed travel ban between 2020 and 2022.
As a result, thous… read more
Government & NANTA Partner to Promote Nigerian Tourism at WTM London
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, has announced plans to mobilize the country’s support for the National Association of Travel Agencies (NANTA) at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, scheduled to take place in November.
The minister, visibly excited about NANTA’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural tourism val… read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024: empowering African Tourism and unleashing global opportunities
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipate… read more
Spotlight TravelExpo at Hyatt Regency Harare
ATTA members meet with Zimbabwe's travel markets at the Spotlight TravelExpo at the Hyatt Regency Harare, featuring over 20 African exhibitors and more than 100 local travel professionals.
The Spotlight TravelExpo presents an excellent opportunity for ATTA members to connect with both the Zimbabwean outbound… read more
Akwaaba Travel Market: A platform for connections, collaborations and innovation
The 20th edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market, West Africa’s largest travel and tourism exhibition fair, is set to be a landmark event, featuring a diverse range of high-profile newcomers making their debut.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Nairobi from Kenya, Memorial Healthcare Group from Turkey, and Costa Cruises from Italy will p… read more
ATLF 2024: Paving the way for African Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural industries
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and… read more
Dates announced for OurAfrica.Travel 2025
Please save the dates for the sixth OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show due to take place from 17th to 21st February 2025.
The previous online show, hosted in February 2024, facilitated 8,510 one-to-one meetin… read more
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