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American Express Travel released its highly anticipated American Express Travel: 2022 Global Travel Trends Report. The report uncovers the latest trends shaping the industry backed by global survey data, American Express Travel proprietary booking data and insights from travel experts.
Painting a bright state on the future of travel, Ameri… read more
ITIC (International Tourism Investment Conference), in partnership with World Travel Market Africa, will hold a cutting-edge Summit on ‘Investing in Africa’s future tourism growth and prosperity’ from the 11 th to the 13th April 2022.
This event will be staged in a hybrid model (in-person and virtual) at the Cape Town Interna… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) was invited to address EU Tourism Ministers on behalf of the private sector at a closed high-level meeting in Dijon. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO praised European Ministers for their resolve and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. WTTC was present to highlight the importance… read more
The weekend-long activation dubbed #VisitGautengInBotswana will start on Friday, 18 March 2022, from 09h30 with a Tourism and Investment Breakfast at Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square to be addressed by the South African High Commissioner in Botswana, HE Ms TP Shope-Soumah.
“The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) … read more
The tours, attractions and activities market (TAA) is developing quickly, with the aim of creating more unique and complete experiences for increasingly more digital-savvy consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a digital revolution in a sector in which - although some relevant players like hotels and airlines were already on the path toward … read more
Tourism is a serious business! I should expect that anyone within the value chain would know that by now.
Tourism goes beyond just entertainment and events; of course, the two are a necessary component of tourism. And even with that, it’s the income these events or entertainment generates that makes them relevant to tourism.
Unfortunat… read more
A study by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation shows that prior to the pandemic, small enterprises employed between 50-60% of South Africa's workforce, contributing around 34% of GDP. Having a healthy Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) sector is a prime economic driver, so SMMEs success is paramount in SA’s financial… read more
Reliable information about travel trends, customer sentiment and emerging travel patterns are crucial for both the recovery and resilience of the travel trade in the years ahead. Africa Travel Week is therefore pleased to announce a partnership with two of the world’s top data-crunching companies: Euromonitor and ForwardKeys.
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Uganda recently launched a new tourism destination brand-- Explore Uganda, the pearl of Africa, drawing upon the country's global reputation as one of the most endowed destinations and promising tourists an adventure of a lifetime.
The brand identity was unveiled recently by President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, Uganda… read more
Africa Travel Week and How Many Elephants have collaborated for a charity online auction, and art lovers and fashionistas are in for a treat.
All proceeds from the auction will be used to contribute to anti-poaching efforts for the African elephant.
“Few people realise the magnitude of the elephant-poaching problem,” says How Ma… read more
American Express Travel releases 2022 Global Travel Trends Report
ITIC partnered with WTM Africa will hold African Tourism Investment Summit in Cape Town
The World Travel & Tourism Council addressed EU Ministers to discuss the industry recovery
Gauteng Tourism to promote tourism and investment offerings in Botswana
Tourism is business! What Ghana needs to understand to build a robust industry
Africa Travel Week partners with Euromonitor and ForwardKeys
Will the 'Explore Uganda' Campaign revive Uganda's Tourism sector?
Africa Travel Week teams up with ”How Many Elephants” in anti-poaching drive
