VoyagesAfriq Travel and Tourism Magazine has launched its September/October 2024 edition, featuring a comprehensive roundup of key events, milestones, and insights that have shaped the African tourism landscape over the past quarter.
This edition is filled with groundbreaking achievements, industry updates and exclusive interviews, making it an essential read for anyone following travel and tourism developments in Africa and beyond.
A major highlight of this issue is the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, which was hosted at the stunning Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. At the event, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili underscored the growing importance of gastronomy in promoting tourism on the continent.
In a move to celebrate and elevate Africa’s diverse culinary offerings, four African chefs were appointed as Ambassadors for Gastronomy Tourism, spotlighting the continent’s rich food heritage on the global stage.
The September edition also covers the historic groundbreaking of the first-ever UN Tourism Academy in Africa, held in Zambia. This landmark development is set to revolutionise tourism education across the continent, positioning Africa as a central hub for tourism knowledge and expertise on the global stage. The academy will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of tourism professionals.
The latest publication previews the much-anticipated bi-regional Africa-America UN Tourism Meeting, scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic in October. This event is expected to strengthen tourism cooperation between the two regions, opening new pathways for collaboration and growth in the travel sector.
The aviation industry is not left out, with the September edition highlighting the recent AviaDev Conference in Namibia. The event brought together aviation leaders from across the globe to discuss the future of Africa’s aviation sector. Among the notable announcements was South African Airways’ new route to Lubumbashi and Virgin Atlantic’s celebrated return to Accra. Additionally, Airlink launched a new flight connecting Cape Town and Gaborone, offering travellers greater connectivity across the continent.
This edition also features a thought-provoking article on “Unleashing the Untapped Potential: A Vision for Tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” which explores the immense possibilities for tourism growth in the country.
With the festive season approaching, Ghana’s ‘December in GH’ campaign is already gaining traction. The magazine reports that 64 events have been confirmed, ensuring an exciting lineup for both tourists and locals. Meanwhile, in Nairobi, December will see the debut of the highly anticipated ‘Essence of Africa,’ an event that aims to bring together key stakeholders to advance African tourism.
Botswana recently played host to the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) for the third and final time in Gaborone. Held in early September, the event brought together key players from across the continent to discuss innovative strategies for driving Africa’s tourism development and growth.
The new magazine features an exclusive interview with Frank Murangwa, the newly appointed Director of ICCA Africa, who shares his bold vision for transforming Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. In addition, the CEO of Uganda Tourism Board, Lilly Ajarova, sheds light on Uganda’s new tourism policy, which aims to embrace gastronomy following insights from the UN Tourism Forum.
The September 2024 edition of VoyagesAfriq is packed with expert opinions and insightful articles from leaders in Africa’s travel and tourism sectors. Readers will find exclusive interviews, previews of major upcoming trade shows, and a detailed Travel and Tourism Blitz column that highlights key industry news across sub-sectors and countries.
As we move into the final quarter of 2024, this edition promises to keep readers informed and ahead of the curve on all the latest developments in the African tourism industry.
