Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit set to take off in September
The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will host the first ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit, which is set to take place from 19th to 21st September 2021,…
Seychelles to benefit from $2.3 million grant to support marine protection efforts
(Seychelles News Agency) - Seychelles will benefit from a $2.3 million grant to support the effective management of its marine protected areas, as the country joins the Blue Nature Alliance,…
Panellists to carve a new image for Africa’s Gastronomy on Africa Day
On Tuesday, 25 May, panellists and guest speakers on the UNWTO Month of Tourism and African Gastronomy will seek to sculpt a new image for African gastronomy in the third…
UNWTO Begins Preparations Ahead of 24th General Assembly with a visit to Morocco
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Kingdom of Morocco met to advance the organization of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level United Nations…
International travellers ready to explore the world, again- SAT Report reveals
Almost two-thirds of international travellers are ready to travel immediately after the lifting of international travel restrictions or within a year thereafter, a South African Tourism (SA Tourism) survey on…
Ethiopian Airlines welcomes back business and leisure customers with emphasis on wellness
During the pandemic, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, was the go-to airline for essential travel, repatriation flights and airlift of medical and personal protective equipment (PPE). With the easing of…
CEO of HATAB Lily Rakorong
Botswana: Tourism Stakeholders calls on Government to bail out sector
The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) has urged the government of the country to expedite action on stimulus package for the sector. Botswana is no different from countries…
AU optimistic tourism recovery will drive economies
African economies could see a tremendous turnaround as tourism on the continent begins to pick up following the Coronavirus pandemic. This is will however require a concerted efforts from governments…
African Destinations Meet to Plan Growth and Sustainable Future for Tourism
Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for the 63rd time today. Reflecting the extraordinary circumstances,…
UNWTO launches Inspiring Africa – Branding Challenge
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has today launched a Brand Africa challenged dubbed ‘’ Inspiring Africa-Branding Challenge’’ to help market the African continent as a preferred tourist destination. The initiative…