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Cape
Town, South Africa, has clinched the honor of hosting
the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running
Championships, marking a historic first for the African
continent. Scheduled for 6 to 10 October 2027, this landmark event is
set to gather approximately 1,200 elite athletes from over
80 nati… read more
South
Africa’s tourism sector faces renewed turbulence as
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has
publicly rejected the South African Tourism (SAT) board’s decision to
place its Chief Executive Officer, Nombulelo Guliwe, on
precautionary suspension. Labeling the move as
“unlawful,” the Min… read more
Registration
is now open for IBTM World 2025, set to
take place from 18–20 November at Fira Gran Via in
Barcelona. As the premier global event for
the business events and experiences industry, this year’s edition is
poised to deliver a fresh, more flexible experience for all
attendees—especially thos… read more
August
may be celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa, but the latest
moves by WTM Africa are ensuring that
gender empowerment in tourism becomes a year-round mission. The platform
has just announced strategic partnerships for 2026 with
Women in MICE and the Women
in Tourism (WIT) initiat… read more
In
just six weeks, Lusaka will take center
stage as Africa’s aviation community converges for a landmark event set
to shape the future of the continent’s airport infrastructure and flight
networks. Zambia Airports Corporation
Limited is taking the lead in organizing this influential
gathering, which … read more
This
September, the renowned Sun City resort
will become the focal point for transformative dialogue as leaders from
every corner of the tourism industry gather for the 2025
Tourism Leadership Conference. Hosted by the
Tourism Business Council of South Africa
(TBCSA), the event comes… read more
The
latest data from the International Monetary
Fund and the African Development
Bank confirm what many in the industry have sensed:
Africa is not just the continent of tomorrow—it is the
engine of global growth today. In a remarkable shift,
12 African countries now … read more
The aviation sector in Southern Africa
is taking a bold step towards nurturing the next generation of
engineering talent. Airlink, a leading regional airline, has contributed
a decommissioned Embraer 135 jet to the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (GDE), specifically for use at Rhodesfield Eng… read more
The
diplomatic and economic ties between Tunisia and
China are poised for significant expansion, particularly
in the realms of trade and tourism, as
highlighted by former Chinese diplomat Wu Sisco during a recent forum in
Beijing. Speaking at the "Sino-Tunisian Cooperation Forum," Sisco
emphasized th… read more
On
Show Solutions recently wrapped up the 2025 edition of
Africa Showcase Australia, a dynamic
four-city roadshow that successfully deepened commercial connections
between African tourism suppliers and the Australian travel industry.
The event, held across Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and
Melbourne, unit… read more
Cape Town to Host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Minister De Lille Challenges South African Tourism Board’s Suspension of CEO Amid Governance Row
IBTM World 2025 Launches Registration with Enhanced Buyer Experience and Hotel Pavilion
WTM Africa’s 2026 Partnerships Set New Standard for Women’s Advancement in African Tourism
Lusaka Prepares to Host Africa’s Leading Forum on Airport Development and Aviation Strategy
Tourism Leadership Conference in Sun City to Spotlight Regional Collaboration and Digital Growth
African Economies Surge Ahead: 12 Nations Outpace Global Growth, Redefining the Industry Outlook
Decommissioned Jet Donation Boosts Aviation Training for South African Learners
Tunisia-China Relations Set to Boost Trade and Tourism with New Strategic Opportunities
