WTTC welcomes Botswana Tourism Organization as new Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomes Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), as its newest Member and the first Destination Partner from Africa. BTO joins peers from tourism authorities […]
WTTC hails South Africa’s President Ramaphosa a “Travel & Tourism job creation Champion”
President Ramaphosa of South Africa is a “Travel & Tourism job creation champion” for his ambition to double the number of people employed in the sector, according to Gloria Guevara, […]
Angola, Uganda and Mozambique among top fastest growing destinations for leisure travel
A report by the World Economic Forum puts Angola, Uganda and Mozambique in the top 10 fastest growing destinations for leisure travel spending between 2016 and 2026. The three are […]
UNWTO Partners with Niantic to Develop Innovative Tourism Experiences through Real-World Games
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game […]
World Bank approves US$40 million to support Ghana’s tourism industry
The World Bank has approved a facility of US$ 40 million to support the Government’s continuous effort to develop the Creative Art, Leisure and Tourism industry. The Facility, the first […]
Rotana signs fourth property in Africa
Further strengthening its presence in Africa, Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Grandview Hotels and Resorts to manage a new five-star hotel in the Republic of Zambia. The […]
Accra clinches West Africa’s MICE City of the Year award
Ghana’s tourism was given another positive boost when its capital,  Accra, was named the ‘M.I.C.E City of the Year’ at the “M.I.C.E Awards West Africa” event during the 6th Abuja Jabamah, […]
Arabian Travel Market signs partnership with Emaar Hospitality Group to be ATM’s Official Hotel Partner
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound tourism professionals in the Middle East, has renewed its host hotel […]
Botswana offers tourist visa-on-arrival to boost business
Botswana has become the latest African nation to relax visa requirements in a bid to improve tourism and the ease of doing business in the country. The Southern African nation […]