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Madagascar welcomed hundreds of international buyers and local
exhibitors to this year’s Madagascar International Tourism Fair (ITM),
held from 20th to 23rd June. The event, which took place at the
International Pavilion of the Centre de Conférence Internationale (CCI),
was held in tandem with the Madagascar Internati… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC)
2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a
record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing
KES1TN to the national economy in 2023.
Sector jobs grew 6% to reach a record 1.55MN, accounting … read more
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has called upon journalists to work with her ministry in promoting Zimbabwe as a tourism destination of choice.
Journalists from various local and international media houses are attending the meeting. Minister Rwodzi said she recognises the critical role the media plays in sha… read more
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and
Security has announced a significant update to its visa policy for
international visitors. Starting from April 1, 2025, nationals from 31
countries will be required to obtain a visa upon arrival in Namibia.
The objective of this new policy is to foster equitable … read more
AirHelp, a claims management company that promotes and enforces air passenger rights in cases of flight disruptions, has released its annual airport ranking. For this year, the company ranked 239 airports from 69 countries to create the "AirHelp Score 2024".
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The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) concluded its nationwide
tour with a grand finale in the Greater Accra Region from July 1-3. This
three-day event marked the culmination of TOUGHA’s extensive
exploration of Ghana’s diverse regions, showcasing the beauty and
potential of the country’s capital region.
From Krokrobi… read more
The Tourism Department of Seychelles has announced the expansion of
its acclaimed Sustainable Seychelles Certification Programme to now
include restaurants and tour operators.
Since its launch in 2012, the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label,
recently rebranded as the Sustainable Seychelles Brand in October 2023,
has play… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC)
2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that the
sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP grew almost 24% last year to reach a
record E£953BN - nearly 21% ahead of the previous peak.
The data
also shows that ac… read more
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has confirmed that the sector is experiencing high bookings despite sustained protests across the country sparked by budget proposals. Mutua said the new bookings have been on the rise, with only a few postponements primarily for events.
He emphasized that the sector rema… read more
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more