IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will […]
New virtual pop-up showcase aims to level the playing field for African tourism businesses
Around Africa | The Impact Imbizo will connect African and Indian Ocean tourism suppliers with global buyers through flexible, one-to-one meetings across four Global Pop-Up weeks “Around Africa | The […]
TBCSA and TOMSA launch second Trevor Noah campaign to drive international tourism to South Africa
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) have officially launched the second Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah campaign, Don’t Say We […]
Nairobi Commitment sets new course for Kenya’s MICE Investment strategy
Senior government officials, private sector leaders, and investors have collectively adopted the Nairobi Commitment on Advancing Africa’s MICE Industry a continental blueprint to unlock investment, strengthen partnerships, and position Africa […]
Cabo Verde flight bookings Jump 50% during FIFA World Cup, says ATTA and The Data Appeal Company
Cabo Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign has indeed translated into a significant boost for tourism demand. New booking data from Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group and the African Travel and Tourism […]
ITB Berlin 2027: Focus on forward-looking venue planning
As part of the long-term modernisation of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, ITB Berlin (16 – 18 March 2027) is adapting its hall layout, thereby creating ideal conditions for the future […]
AcrossTours bets on authentic travel to position Angola among Africa’s leading tourism destinations
Angola’s tourism drive is being strengthened by a growing number of homegrown operators investing in authentic visitor experiences, with Luanda-based Destination Management Company (DMC) AcrossTours expanding its portfolio of leisure, corporate and experiential […]
Africa Showcase Australasia returns as demand for African travel surge
With interest in African travel continuing to grow across Australia and New Zealand, the Africa Showcase Australasia returns next week, bringing together African tourism boards, destination management companies, lodges, hotels […]
University of Greenwich and WATO sign tourism research and education pact
The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) and the University of Greenwich have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable […]