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South Africa crowned "Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife & Nature"
The readers of Wanderlust, a UK based independent travel magazine, crowned South Africa the "Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife &… read more
Moroccan Tourism Sets Record With 14.6 Million Arrivals By October 2024
Morocco has welcomed 14.6 million tourists by the end of this year's October, surpassing in just 10 months, the record for the entire year 2023, Minister of Tourism, Handicraft, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, announced on Wednesday in Dakhla.
This exceptional performance was achieved thanks to the effective im… read more
WTM London 2024: Malawi’s Unique Path to Tourism Growth through Culture and Community
At this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, Malawi’s Minister of Tourism; Vera Kamtukule made a powerful case for the country’s emerging place on the global tourism stage. Known as the “Warm Heart of Africa,” Malawi may be small, but the Minister argued that its charm lies in precisely this quality, offering visitors an intimate yet… read more
Namibia Strengthens Tourism Ties with China Through Successful Multi-City Roadshow
Namibia took a bold step into the Chinese market with its recent “Beyond Dunes, Strong Fun” roadshow, hosted by the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) across three of China’s major cities: Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai. Held from October 27 to November 1, 2024, this initiative marked a strategic push to build Namibia’s presence i… read more
Sierra Leone highlights remarkable Tourism Growth at WTM London 2024
At the recently held World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, Sierra Leone’s tourism leaders took the stage to spotlight the country’s rapid growth in global tourism. Nabeela Tunis, the country’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs at her second WTM-London, shared insights into how the travel showpiece platform is reshaping the countr… read more
Ethiopia's Tourism Taking Great Leap With New Destinations
In step with global tourism trends, Ethiopia is revising its tourism policy and expanding destinations to unlock its vast potential and generate significant income, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The government plans to invest heavily in infrastructure and amend restrictive policies to fully realize the sector's promise.
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Zimbabwe's Tourism Sector Full of Opportunities
ZIMBABWE'S tourism industry, which registered US$225,7 million investments last year, has huge potential for exponential growth as investors can tap into the broad spectrum of opportunities across its sub-sectors. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) said this in its World Tourism Market investment prospectus relea… read more
Tourists Exempted From Declaring IMEI Numbers Upon Arrival
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from declaring the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their gadgets upon arrival, aiming to maintain seamless entry for visitors while enhancing tax compliance.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano emphasized Kenya's role as a gateway to East Africa an… read more
Ghana at WTM London 2024, showcasing culture, heritage & holiday appeal
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is making waves at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the tourism industry’s largest and most prestigious gatherings.
Leading the Ghanaian contingent is Ekow Sampson, Deputy GTA CEO of Operations, who highlighted the country’s impressive tourism offerings and the strong i… read more
Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway (A1) officially opened
The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has officially opened the new … read more
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