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Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This is an historic agreement, and we are delighted that countries have chosen a common path towards a net zero carbon emissions goal for aviation. Together with WTTC’s Net Zero Roadmap, the global Travel & Tourism sector is now leading the way to ensure a more sustainable future.”
Grand Africa Safaris has partnered with a selection of innovative organizations that are contributing to creating a sustainable future for Africa, and the world.
Committed to responsible travel, Grand Africa Safaris DMC strives to provide agents with quality itineraries that aim to give back. From setting them up in environme… read more
As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European
Tourism Agenda, UNWTO has joined European Commissioner for Transport
Adina Vălean in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and
investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized sector
between now and 2050.
The conclusions presented by the Europea… read more
The annual Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) has made a grand in-person return since the last one was held in 2019.
Having been suspended since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the
annual tourism show received impressive reception from the travel trade
in Kasane.
Destination workshops, MICE Forum, and other i… read more
During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa. Rwanda, the home of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme, will showcase the power of sustainab… read more
IBIS World reports that the global tourism market is valued at $1.7 trillion as of 2022. The travel industry is growing at a rapid pace. The ones benefiting the most from this exponential growth are travel agencies.
The 21st century has been an exciting time for travel agencies. With the rise of online booking, people now have more ways th… read more
Intra-African air travel under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union to create a unified air transport market in Africa, is edging closer to reality, after 17 countries committed to a pilot programme.
At a meeting in Dakar on November 14, the ministers of transport and aviation from Cabo… read more
Global tourism leaders have highlighted the importance of government partnerships in creating a “safer, more resilient, and sustainable future” for the sector during the opening panel session on the first day of the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh.
The panel came after an opening speech by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism H.E.… read more
The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is set for this year’s Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) scheduled to take place from the 29th of November to 3rd December 2022 in Kasane. The annual tourism expo provides an opportunity for the global tourism industry to meet on a one-on-one basis with their Botswana tourism industry c… read more
Urban destinations are not only back, but they will drive the next decade of travel recovery, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council.
WTTC's Cities Economic Impact Report, released Wednesday at its Global Summit, analyzed 82 city destinations and found that prior to the pandemic, major cities accoun… read more
WTTC welcomes the agreement on a collective Long-term Aspirational Goal
Grand Africa Safaris welcomes new responsible travel partners
UNWTO and European Commission share joint vision for Tourism’s future
Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo makes an impressive return
Open Skies - African Nations to pilot Single Air Transport Market
Kasane set to host Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo
