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Nigeria’s blocked airline funds fall by 98%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of April stood at approximately $1.8 billion, a reduction of $708 million (28%) since December 2023.
IATA reiterated the call for government… read more
United States and Kenya announce new initiatives to Cultural Heritage and Tourism
During the recent State Visit of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, the United States and Kenya announced new initiatives and public diplomacy programs to elevate culture as a diplomatic platform that will bring people together, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen the economies of our two countries… read more
Tanzania steps up promotion as premier global Tourist destination
The government has unveiled investment opportunities in the tourism industry to the visiting global travel agents as it seeks to unleash the industry's full potential.
The bustling city of Arusha on Thursday played host to an influential gathering of global travel agents and local tour operators, setting the stage for … read more
African Sun sees new dawn in travel recovery
Hospitality group, African Sun Limited is pinning hopes of better performance on international travel recovery, with the first quarter to March 31, 2024 performance already showing improvements in occupancy levels, compared to the same period last year.
This comes as the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has projecte… read more
Travel Indaba ends with great success
The 2024 edition of Africa’s Tourism Indaba (ATI) has ended with many exhibitors showing gratitude to the organisers, South Africa Tourism for the opportunity created and the connections achieved over the three days that continental trade show took place.
Held at Durban’s Nkosi Albert Lithuli International Convention Center (Durb… read more
Business impact, market growth and young talent sums up IMEX Frankfurt 2024
The 2024 edition of IMEX Frankfurt marked a notable surge of confidence and business certainty in the global events industry this week. The growth across exhibitor markets and thousands of buyers bringing a steady, long-term pipeline of RFPs all pointed to an industry thriving on solid foundations once again.
IMEX Frankfurt, whic… read more
Essence of Africa announces new dates for the continent’s Foremost International Buyer Forum
Africa’s newest meetings-driven event uniting serious international buyers and exhibitors from across the continent has announced a change in dates addressing the coinciding dates of Essence of Africa and Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE).
Essence of Africa will now take place from 2-4 December 2024 at the Sarit Centre in Nai… read more
NANTA: Consolidate your reach
Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Kemi Pinheiro (OFR) says the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) must grow its strategic presence in the emerging travel sector in Nigeria by being law centric.
The cerebral senior wig urged NANTA to reappraise the association’s relationships with her… read more
Zimbabwe builds a new stadium in Victoria Falls for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup
Zimbabwe is set to build a new multi-purpose stadium in Victoria Falls. According to… read more
Africa Tourism Indaba opens
ZIMBABWE is participating at the Africa Travel Indaba (ATI).
At the four-day conference, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, is being represented by her deputy, Tongai Mnangagwa, who is leading a delegation of ministry officials, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and tourism industry players.
In an i… read more
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