Malawi joined countries all over the world to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day with a series of activities which showcased the country’s cultural heritage and local music.
Leading the celebrations was Tourism Minister, Henry Mussa.
The event which was held at the Sunbird Hotel in Lilongwe, also featured an award ceremony.
A recognition award was given to Mr. Peter Makwana of travel Malawi Guide for his contribution towards usage of digital platforms for tourism purposes.
The 10th edition of AviaDev Africa has officially been launched in Gaborone, Botswana. The Botswana Air Access initiative, led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), joined the AviaDev
At the recently concluded 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles’ newly appointed Minister for Tourism and Culture, Amanda Bernstein, made her debut appearance on the global
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced strategic agreement with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria. Set to open in Q1 2026,
"Africa cannot afford to treat the sky as a cash register and the passenger as an ATM."
http://voyagesafriq.com/2025/11/14/taxing-the-take-off/
My latest column for @VoyagesAfriq addresses the trend of rising taxes on aviation and tourism in Africa.
Felicitamos a República Dominicana 🇩🇴 por ser elegida, por primera vez, sede de la Asamblea General de ONU Turismo en 2027, confirmado en #UNTourismGA26. Su voz inspira al turismo a crecer con calidad, sostenibilidad y calidez humana. Un paso que marca rumbo para todos.
#VoyagesAfriq | UN Tourism appoints Professor Marina Novelli as Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics.
With her expertise in sustainable tourism, she will lead to uphold ethical practices and guide the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.
#VoyagesAfriq | The Dominican Republic is set to host the 27th UN Tourism General Assembly in 2027, marking its first time as a host.
The Caribbean nation’s bid received strong support, highlighting its rising role in sustainable tourism.
