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Africa Visa Openness Report 2024: Progress and Challenges in Regional Mobility
The Africa Visa Openness Report 2024, recently presented by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC), sheds light on notable advancements in facilitating the movement of people throughout the continent. Despite these improvements, the report underscores that existing visa policies continue to hinder Af… read more
President Ramaphosa Announces Visa Simplification for Nigerian Tourists
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for visas without the need to submit their passports. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town on Tuesday, Ra… read more
Discovering Seychelles: A Familiarisation Trip for Chinese Tourism Partners
Tourism Seychelles seized a remarkable opportunity to showcase the stunning allure of Seychelles to tourism trade representatives and media partners from Chengdu, China, through a familiarisation trip held from November 19 to 23, 2024.
Coinciding with the inaugural Sichuan Airlines flight to Seychelles, the … read more
Powering a Visa-Free Africa: The Future of Seamless Travel on the Continent
Recent news that Nigeria will introduce $170 surcharge fees for biometric capture during the Visa process will no doubt frustrate proponents of the “visa-free Africa” concept. The African Union’s longstanding goal may seem out of reach with Africa’s sheer size and pressing security needs, due to wars and terrorism, posing significant … read more
Kenya Drops On Travel Index Ranking With New Visa Requirements
A Kenyan government requirement that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country has made the East African nation among the most difficult countries to visit in Africa, according to an index that ranks countries for ease of travel.
Kenya's introduction of new visa policies earlier this year ha… read more
The Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 brings together global experts
The Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 in Seville highlighted global trends that are reshaping travel, from AI and sustainability to inclusivity and climate adaptation.
The fifth edition of the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS2024), held in Seville, Spain, from October 23-25, brought together global and national tourism industry le… read more
Tour Operators Union of Ghana unveils Five-Year Strategic Development Plan
The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has officially launched its Five-Year Strategic Development Plan, setting a bold agenda to enhance its effectiveness and impact in Ghana’s tourism industry. The plan, designed to serve as a roadmap until 2029, outlines strategic goals aimed at transforming TOUGHA into a more vibrant, effi… read more
Overland Airways Sets New Standard for Safety with 5th Consecutive IOSA Certification
Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving domestic airline, has successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification for the 5th consecutive time.
This achievement is a testament to the airline’s commitment to operating according to the best international stan… read more
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
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