The latest edition of VoyagesAfriq Travel Magazine has hit the stands, offering a comprehensive collection of industry information from across Africa and beyond. Packed with captivating headlines and engaging articles, this edition highlights significant developments, emerging trends, and visionary leaders shaping the travel and tourism landscape.
The publication kicks off with UNWTO Files featuring a detail of happenings within the world tourism body.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports a promising trajectory for the global tourism industry in 2023. With positive indicators pointing towards a steady recovery, this article explores the latest data and forecasts, providing insights into the industry’s resilience and potential.
The UNWTO Executive Council gathers in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for its 118th meeting. Decision-makers, tourism experts, and stakeholders convene to discuss strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and fostering collaboration among member nations.
The main cover story features an extensive conversation with Zambia’s Tourism Minister who outlines strategies for tourism growth and infrastructure development.
Mozambique’s successful implementation of e-visas has led to a surge in tourist arrivals. This article highlights the positive impact of the streamlined visa process on tourism numbers, shedding light on Mozambique’s growing popularity as a travel destination.
President Akufo-Addo provides a significant boost to Ghana’s tourism agenda by hosting a two-day summit. The article explores the key objectives and outcomes of the summit, emphasizing the government’s commitment to harnessing tourism’s economic potential.
Nomasonto Ndlovu assumes a pivotal role as the head of South African Tourism, and this article shines a spotlight on her inspiring journey. Discover her vision for promoting South Africa as a premier tourist destination and her plans to propel the country’s travel industry to new heights.
There are articles from this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba, Africa Youth in Tourism Summit, and the maiden Tourism Investment Forum Africa.
The aviation front has got stories on South African Airways announcing a fleet expansion to relaunch long-haul routes and Emirates reaffirming its commitment to supporting Seychelles, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka tourism.
Labadi Beach Hotel in Ghana makes history by appointing its first Ghanaian Managing Director. Learn more about this milestone achievement and the positive implications it holds for local leadership and the hospitality industry as a whole.
AviaDev Africa receives accolades for its unwavering commitment to the advancement of aviation development across the continent. This article explores the organization’s initiatives and the positive impact it has on Africa’s travel and tourism industry.
The new edition of the magazine also features an article on “A continent divided: Our own worst enemies” by expert aviation and travel contributor, Sean Mendis who bemoans the lack of collaboration among countries on the continent to deepen intra-Africa travel.
The first quarter of 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in attendance and engagement at major travel shows and expos across Africa with events in Malawi, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia all returning in full swing.
With numbers at these events at par or exceeding pre-pandemic figures, the stories highlight the encouraging trend and underscore the industry’s resilience and recovery.
The June 2023 edition of VoyagesAfriq Travel Magazine once again, offers readers a captivating glimpse into Africa’s dynamic travel and tourism sector. From promising industry data and influential summits to remarkable appointments and groundbreaking initiatives, the magazine showcases the continent’s determination to harness the economic potential of tourism. And as governments prioritize the sector and innovative ideas gain momentum, Africa’s travel industry is poised for an exciting and transformative future.
