Achraf Fayda Appointed CEO of Moroccan National Tourism Office
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) has announced the appointment of Achraf Fayda as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of experience in marketing and strategic leadership, […]
Egypt: Rescue operation after tourist boat sinks in Red Sea
Egyptian authorities say rescuers have found survivors after a tourist boat with 45 people on board sank in the Red Sea. A distress signal was received at 05:30 local time […]
IBTM World: Mauritius Reaffirms Its Position as a Leading MICE and Sports Tourism Destination
Speaking at the IBTM World tradeshow, Amrita Craig, Manager for the African Market at the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, highlighted the island nation’s resurgence in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, […]
Tourism Makes History at COP29 as 50 Countries Back Climate Action Declaration for Sector
More than 50 countries have endorsed a landmark proposal for Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism. For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, […]
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines EUR 179 […]
Seychelles courts Global MICE Industry with year-round Paradise & Tailored Experiences
Photo: Bernadette Willemin, Director General of Destinations Marketing, Tourism Seychelles Seychelles, renowned globally for its pristine beaches and exotic islands, is making a bold pitch to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences […]
Business Booms at IBTM World 2024
IBTM World 2024 was a celebration of the power of people, exceeding the success of last year’s event with over 73,000 pre-scheduled business meetings taking place (an increase of over […]
Celebrating Tourism’s Role in Economic Growth and Social Impact at FITUR 2025
Tourism has reached 790 million international tourists, generating a direct global economic impact of approximately USD 3.4 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, according to UN Tourism statistics. […]
South Africa positions itself as a Global Leader in Tourism and Business Events at IBTM World 2024
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, addressed an international audience at the IBTM World tradeshow in Barcelona, positioning the country as a global leader in the Meetings, Incentives, […]