Passenger Demand Up 9.1% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% […]
The Seychelles Fashion Week: A Key Driver for Tourism
LATER this year, from November 28th to 30th, another edition of one of the most sought-after events along the Indian Ocean Islands trail, the Seychelles Fashion Week, will take place […]
AfCFTA strengthens Partnership for Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards 2024
The Africa Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) has strengthened its partnership for Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards 2024 (www.tourismleadershipforum.africa) by making the AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives and […]
Seychelles Tourism DG reflects on Africa’s untapped potential at UN Tourism events in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Last week, the UN Tourism organisation hosted two significant events on the African continent: the Brand Africa Conference, held in conjunction with the 67th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting […]
Women in Tourism Leadership Africa Committee champions gender equality in African tourism
Picture: Nabeela Farida Tunis, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone Despite making up 70% of Africa’s tourism workforce, women predominantly occupy low-skill and […]
UN Tourism Academy Launched in Livingstone Zambia: A New Era for African Tourism Education
The African tourism sector witnessed a groundbreaking moment as the UN Tourism Affiliated ZITHS Mukuni International Academy for Tourism and Hospitality was officially established in Livingstone, Zambia. This landmark event […]
Zimbabwe embraces gastronomy tourism to fuel economic growth
Zimbabwe’s tourism industry is undergoing a transformative shift, as the government has placed gastronomy tourism at the heart of its strategy to propel the sector towards new heights. At the […]
“Amplifying Africa’s voice”: UN Tourism Chief stresses gastronomy’s role in boosting African tourism
The inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa has commenced in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Opening yesterday, July 26, the forum has gathered tourism professionals and stakeholders from […]
Ghana: Wreath-laying ceremonies held in Accra as part of 2024 Emancipation Day celebrations
In keeping with the tradition of the Emancipation Day celebrations, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has held wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate the 2024 Emancipation Day in Accra. The wreath-laying event […]