“It’s important for Africa to take its rightful place on the global MICE stage” – SAACI CEO
Glenton De Kock, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Association of the Conference Industry (SAACI), has praised Africa’s growing visibility and confidence at IBTM World 2025 in Barcelona, noting that the continent is
Seychelles eyes steady growth in tourism, makes strong showing at IBTM 2025
Seychelles has mounted a strong showcase at IBTM World 2025, where the global business events, meetings and conference tourism industry has convened in Barcelona, Spain. With visitors, tour buyers and
Creatives Connect Afrika opens in Accra with strong calls for market expansion, cultural preservation and cross-sector collaboration
Day One of Creatives Connect Afrika got underway yesterday in Accra, Ghana’s capital with an impactful momentum at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, drawing together influential leaders, creators, policymakers,
Seychelles: 3rd Lospitalite Tourism Club Awards Celebrate Youth Talent and Commitment
The Tourism Department hosted the 3rd Lospitalite Tourism Club Awards 2025 on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at Savoy Resort & Spa in Beau Vallon. The awards celebrated the outstanding achievements
SA: Tourism Department opens smart visitor centre at OR Tambo Airport
South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille yesterday launched a Smart Tourism Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at the OR Tambo International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the tourism sector’s
Niger to Host the Seventeenth Edition of the Festival of Aïr in December
At the foot of the majestic Aïr Mountains, where golden dunes meet blue-tinged peaks, the commune of Yferouane is preparing to host the 17th edition of the Festival of Aïr
LATAM expands long-haul network with new São Paulo–Cape Town Service
LATAM Brazil has announced a major international network expansion for 2026, confirming the launch of a direct route between São Paulo–Guarulhos and Cape Town, scheduled to commence in September 2026
SA Tourism appoints Corne Koch as Chief Convention Bureau Officer
As South Africa takes on IBTM World 2025 to showcase its business events capability at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has announced the appointment
Rodrigues Readies for 26th Festival Kréol Rodrig
Rodrigues, the smallest island in the Mascarene archipelago, is gearing up for the 26th edition of the Festival Kréol Rodrig 2025. Organized by the Commission of Arts, Culture, and Sports, with