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The 51st session of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East has highlighted the region's remarkable progress in tourism recovery and its growing influence on the global stage. Hosted by Qatar, the event brought together high-level delegations from 13 Member States, including eight Ministers of Tou… read more
The ITB Berlin 2025, scheduled from March 4 to 6 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, is set to reaffirm its position as the world’s leading travel trade show. With 95% of the display area already booked, this year’s event will feature a record number of exhibitors from 165 countries… read more
Tourism and aviation leaders will converge in Zanzibar on 11 June 2025 for a crucial forum aimed at transforming air connectivity across Africa. The event is set to take place at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, providing a platform to address the critical link between tourism and airline route development.
Bridging Tourism and Avia… read more
The 38th African Union (AU) Summit has brought the call for a visa-free Africa to the forefront, with leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders urging governments to dismantle travel barriers that hinder the continent's economic growth and integration. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have jointly… read more
The Global
Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 3, 2025, will shine a spotlight on Africa’s
potential in the global meetings and events industry, marking a significant
milestone in the continent’s integration into this dynamic sector. Organized by
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global association for
meeting and eve… read more
UN Tourism
has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its
prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative, reinforcing its commitment to
promoting rural tourism as a driver of sustainable development and community
inclusion. This global program highlights villages excelling in cultural and
natural heritage preservation, … read more
World
Travel Market (WTM) Africa has unveiled its inaugural China Ready® Workshop, designed to equip African
tourism businesses with the tools needed to attract and cater to the world’s
largest outbound travel market. Partnering with CBISN, this exclusive one-day
training will take place on 11 April 2025 at the Cape Town Int… read more
African
Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab
Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector.
This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism
headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th
anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
South
Africa’s tourism sector is booming, with the latest data from Statistics
South Africa confirming a robust 5.1% increase in total arrivals in
2024, reaching an impressive 8.92 million visitors. This positive
trajectory signals continued growth and resilience, offering significant
opportunities for African travel agents&… read more
Africa’s
premier hospitality investment forum, AHIF, is evolving into Future
Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa), a strategic rebranding by
TheBench.com. This move elevates Africa's most influential tourism
investment conference by aligning it with the global … read more
Middle East Tourism: A Model of Resilience and Innovation
ITB Berlin 2025: A Global Travel Event Highlighting Innovation and Growth
African Union Pushes for Visa-Free Travel to Boost Regional Integration
GMID 2025 to Spotlight Africa’s Role in the Global Meetings Industry
UN Tourism Opens Applications for 2025 Best Tourism Villages Initiative
WTM Africa Launches China Ready® Workshop to Tap into Booming Chinese Travel Market
African Tourism Ministers Unite to Propel the Continent’s Global Appeal
SA Tourism Surges: +5% Growth & Africa Leads the Charge!
