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The Malawi International Tourism Expo (MITE) has been hailed as a resounding success by the Ministry of Tourism. The two-day event, which featured the theme "Takulandirani," brought together industry professionals, local suppliers, and experts to conduct business at the Bingu Wa International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. President Dr. L… read more
South African Tourism is actively seeking strategic opportunities to expedite the recovery of the country's tourism sector. One such platform is the Arabian Travel Market, which brings together global tourism decision-makers, industry experts, and thought leaders to unlock the sector's potential. This year's 30th edition of the tra… read more
The localisation of posts in Seychelles' tourism industry, the workforce and training, were some of the points raised in a meeting between the Department of Tourism and hotel general managers on Thursday.
Over the years, there have been many issues raised on the high level of expatriate workers in the tourism industry, the top pilla… read more
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2023) has opened in Kampala, Uganda's capital, marking the first physical event in three years after the pandemic-induced hiatus. Government and private sector stakeholders from Uganda, East Africa, Africa, and beyond, attended the opening ceremony, eager to engage, learn, and promote their d… read more
International travel is back on track as spending from overseas visitors soared to $1.1TN in 2022, growing by a record 82%. This remarkable recovery of the Travel & Tourism sector highlights its resilience and people's strong desire to travel. According to Julia Simpson, the President & CEO of WTTC, the sector's contribution will be with… read more
With barely a fortnight to the 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba,
VoyagesAfriq takes a look at what the enhanced ATI will offer Africa’s
travel trade and the sessions lined up to offer product knowledge of
what is on offer in Africa.
As outlined by the minister of tourism at the media launch of the
show last month, Africa’s Travel Inda… read more
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in carbon emissions, resulting in positive environmental impacts such as reduced air pollution, improved air and water quality, and ecological restoration. However, with travel restrictions easing and travelers returning to the road and skies, it is essential to balance the return of travel with the import… read more
Recently, South African wines have gained popularity in international markets, including Ghana where South African wine exports have been increasing. South Africa is a leading exporter of wine, renowned for producing high-quality wines at reasonable prices. As Ghana's economy continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for imported wines, a… read more
“Any action that would promote national pride, national cohesion, peace and unity, we are for it”…Onyema
The Chairman of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema says, the airline is ready to evacuate stranded Nigerian students in Sudan if they are moved to a neigbouring country.
He said, the airline would fly there as Sudan’s airspace is close… read more
With the focus firmly on sustainable travel options in 2023, African operators are getting creative in their initiatives to save the planet. One trend highlighted at the WTM Africa trade show earlier this month in Cape Town was that ecoconscious travelers now choose to travel almost luggage-free to reduce CO2 emissions.
These "eco-warriors… read more