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The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has noted the
changes to the executive announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. As the
private sector tourism lobby, we welcome the appointment of Minister
Patricia de Lille to the tourism portfolio. We also take this
opportunity to thank former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and wish h… read more
Under a $270 million build, operate and transfer contract with the Sierra Leone government, Summa, a Turkish construction company, has completed a new 14,000-m² (150,000-ft.2) terminal at Freetown International Airport in Sierra Leone. The new terminal is five times larger than the old one and can accommodate up to eight widebody j… read more
ITB Berlin 2023, the world's premier travel trade show, has introduced ITB Innovation Radar as one of its latest features. This platform identifies innovations that can create a sustainable impact on the future of the travel industry by promoting social, economic, or technical change. Prior to the event, we invited exhibitor… read more
At the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, the 17th edition of Meetings Africa 2023 has been hailed as a resounding success by delegates, buyers, and exhibitors alike. Zinhle Nzama, Acting Chief Convention Bureau Officer at the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB), announced that the number of confirmed meetings is appr… read more
With exciting new additions and features in this year’s line-up,
South African Tourism is gearing up to welcome delegates from the rest
of the African continent as well as the world to the 2023 edition of
Meetings Africa.
Africa’s premier business events trade show takes over the Sandton
Convention Centre between 27th February an… read more
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has opened registrations for its first Global Forum, which will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, from Sept. 26 to 30. The theme of the global forum is, "Africa: Where It Begins," representing the first time this event has been hosted on the African continent.
APTA is inviti… read more
The Meetings Africa 2023 event is bringing exciting news to the aviation and business events sectors, offering a unique experience to attendees. This tradeshow, focused on advancing the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) sector in Africa, is introducing a new platform to improve connectivity across the continent. … read more
One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.
Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more
Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments
A fitting live comeb… read more
In a minor cabinet reshuffle, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced several transfers and appointments. Mohamed Mchengerwa, who previously served as Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports, has been moved to the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources, replacing Dr. Pindi Chana, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Culture, Ar… read more
TBCSA welcomes appointment of new Tourism Minister
Sierra Leone wishes to attract Airlines With New Freetown Terminal
ITB Innovation Radar gives voice to the industry’s trailblazers at the world’s leading travel trade
Meetings Africa 2023: Real Business, Sustainable Practices, and Cultural Heritage
Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa invites advisors to South Africa event
Meetings Africa: From advancing the MICE sector to busier African skies
Tanzania: latest mini cabinet changes see the country’s 4th Tourism Minister in 3 years
