Namibia’s Hospitality Industry Upbeat On Recovery Prospects
Things are looking positive as the tourism sector heads towards recovery, says Hotel Association of Namibia (HAN) chief executive officer Gitta Paetzold. Her optimism stems from data showing that a […]
Namibia strengthens UNWTO Partnership
The Government of Namibia has reiterated its commitments to the development of the tourism sector and made it a key economic driver as the sector rebounds. The country through the […]
City of Tshwane to host South African attractions for exciting regional meet-up in Pretoria
The City of Tshwane is set to host the third regional chapter meeting/meetup of the African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA) at the Javett Art Centre at the […]
World Bank Approves U.S.$68 Million to Support Diversification of Tourism in Gambia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on June 9, a $68 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the diversification and climate resilience of the […]
Visitors to Seychelles donate $775,000 to environmental fund via online Travel Authorisation Platform
Seychelles’ Environment Trust Fund has received more than $775,000 (SCR10 million) as voluntary contributions made by travellers to the island nation through the Seychelles Travel Authorisation Platform as of June […]
Sierra Leone: Tourism Minister Launches Women Empowerment Training Workshop in Lakka
The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt has launched a training workshop for women in coastal risk communities and distributed start-up kits to 50 women in Lakka […]
Nigeria:Minister Inaugurates UNWTO Confab Planning Committee
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria’s hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization( UNWTO) Global Conference on Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries in […]
Emerging Technologies To Man International Borders
For decades, long immigration queues at airports have been a concern. With new complexities post the pandemic, Jiten Vyas, Regional Group Chief Operating Officer at VFS Global, reckons that border […]
UNWTO joins forces with UEMOA to hold capacity building workshop on Tourism Statistics
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union Commission (UEMOA) have partnered to deliver training for tourism stakeholders in the area of tourism statistics. The […]