‘This is our moment’: UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa leads Uganda into a new tourism era
At IBTM World, the flagship global meetings and events showcase in Barcelona, newly appointed CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Juliana Kagwa, led official delegation to bring the East African country’s […]
Madagascar launches nationwide campaign to restore its tourism image
Madagascar has taken a major step to reinvigorate its tourism sector with the launch of a national campaign designed to rebuild confidence, boost visibility and unify messaging about the island […]
Malawi revokes visa-free entry for multiple countries, introduces new cash-only fees
The government of Malawi has revoked visa-free access for several nations with immediate effect, effective 21 November 2025, in a sweeping policy shift that impacts travellers from the United States, […]
International Tourist Arrivals up 5% in the First Nine Months of 2025
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 5% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic year 2019. According to the latest edition of the […]
IBTM World 2025 breaks records and redefines the business events landscape
IBTM World 2025 closed last week on an extraordinary high, delivering the most innovative, immersive, and commercially impactful edition in its history. The show floor saw nearly 12,000 participants from around […]
Creatives Connect Afrika concludes with focus on fashion, mobility, finance and digital innovation
The final day of Creatives Connect Afrika saw the continent’s creative pulse rise to its most vibrant tempo yet, as the Fashion Runway took centre stage, an electrifying celebration of […]
Creatives Connect Afrika unveils continental roadmap for Africa’s creative economy
The official opening of Creatives Connect Afrika at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel moved the conversation on Africa’s creative economy from aspiration to action, as heads of state representatives, continental […]
IBTM Ignite celebrates standout first year, showcasing world-class innovation
IBTM World has celebrated the success of its inaugural IBTM Ignite programme, which brought some of the industry’s most exciting early-stage companies to Barcelona for three days of idea-sharing, investor […]
UN Tourism welcomes G20 Leaders recognition and strong support for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency
G20 Leaders have recognized the contribution of tourism to shared prosperity and sustainability at the first Summit held in Africa under the Presidency of South Africa. The G20 South Africa […]