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Launched in 2021, Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO promotes and enhances the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, knowledge systems, and local values and activities, including gastronomy. At the same time, the initiative also promotes transformative approaches to the de… read more
In 2021, the growth of global tourism maintained a steady evolution and, for the ninth year in a row, it has surpassed the growth of the global economy. This dynamic proves just how important and impactful tourism can be for specific regions around the globe. As a result, booking platforms, hotels and all agents working in the industry must shif… read more
South African intercity bus service Greyhound, which ceased operations in early 2021, has announced on its social media channels the resumption of services in … read more
Africa Travel Week is urging Africa’s event, exhibition, and incentive organisers to reserve their seats for IBTM Africa, running alongside WTM Africa on 13 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
“WTM Africa may be our flagship show, but we also host a range of value-add events such as IBTM Africa which spec… read more
Africa is finally putting the dreaded, and costly, PCR test for vaccinated travelers in the rearview mirror. In the past month Kenya, Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia and Tanzania all lifted the requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to present a negative Covid-19 test. And this week, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa … read more
The Kaduna Airport last week stating that a group of bandits attacked the Runway 05 axis of Kaduna airport. It stated that a combined team of anti-banditry military personnel and Crime investigation unit of FAAN Aviation Security Department swiftly intervened for rescue operation, with one casualty reported in the incident.
A statem… read more
The tourism industry is projected to generate about $2.3 billion into the Ghanaian economy this year, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has said.
The revenue, he said, was expected to be raised through tourists' arrivals and spending, charges at the various tourist sites.
The Minister said this duri… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase.
An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88% of international demand in 2019 as measured… read more
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways. The partnership introduces a premium co-branded credit card programme, in association with global digital payments leade… read more
In the lead up to WTM Africa and ILTM Africa running from 11 - 13 April 2022, Africa Travel Week (ATW) is showcasing the latest updates from Africa’s source markets through their Unlock Africa podcast series.
“As an industry connector for the travel and tourism community, we’ve made it our mission to ensure Africa Travel Week remain… read more
UNWTO invites applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022
The future of tourism lies in sustainability
Africa Travel Week updates: Business Travel sector comes together at IBTM Africa
Kaduna Airport attack update: FAAN says normalcy has returned
Tourism Industry to Generate U.S.$2.3 Billion Into Economy
Progress in opening the world to travel- IATA
Emirates NBD and Etihad Guest collaborate to launch new co-branded credit card
