First National Tourism Satellite Account Launched in Zimbabwe
UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The Account shows the […]
A flag, an Anthem and an Airline
As African countries attained their independence in the 1950s and 1960s, a common joke was that the three symbols of their newfound sovereignty were a national anthem, a national flag, […]
UNWTO Invites Applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022
The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative will return for a second year as it establishes itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development. Launched in […]
Africa’s Travel Indaba will create spaces for people to connect – Acting SA Tourism CE0
Building on the success of Meetings Africa, South Africa Tourism (SAT) is poised to give patrons of this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba more opportunities to connect and do business in […]
Radisson Hotel Group names Bert Fol as Regional Director for Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has announced a transition in its African leadership team with the appointment of Bert Fol as Regional Director for Africa, focusing on English Speaking Africa and the […]
Tourism Enjoys Strong Start to 2022 while Facing New Uncertainties
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing […]
UNWTO Middle East Members Focus on Tourism’s Sustainable Recovery
Cairo, Egypt, 28 March 2022 – The World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third […]
Hyatt South Africa gears up for Ramadan with Iftaar and Suhoor offerings
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Hyatt South Africa is getting into the spirit of this auspicious month, launching an Iftaar and Suhoor offering for the duration of the […]
Ghana abolishes COVID-19 travel tests, opens all borders to travelers
Travellers to Ghana will no longer be required to present a negative PCR test result, neither would they be made to undergo a mandatory antigen test upon arrival at the […]
