Taxing the Take-Off
“The only two certainties in life are death and taxes,” the old adage goes. Thankfully, steady safety improvements mean the former is far less likely in African aviation than it once […]
South Africa shines at WTM London 2025, celebrating Global Recognition as a Top Travel Destination
As World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 concluded last week, South African Tourism proudly reflects on a week of meaningful engagement, global recognition, and growing enthusiasm for travel to South […]
El Salvador and Cabo Verde to host World Tourism Day in 2026 and 2027

The United Nations Tourism General Assembly, which has just concluded its 26th session in Riyadh, has confirmed El Salvador and Cabo Verde as the official host countries for the 2026 […]
UN Tourism moves to institutionalize Africa & Americas Summit as permanent platform for South-South cooperation
The recently concluded 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh has taken a major step toward strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Americas with a proposal to institutionalize the UN […]
Beyond Luxury Safaris: Unlocking North America’s Overlooked Mid-Range African Travel Market
The North American market holds transformative potential for African tourism, yet significant opportunities remain largely untapped due to strategic gaps in marketing, distribution, and visitor facilitation. This was the consensus […]
Zurab Pololikashvili Opens 26th UN Tourism General Assembly with Call for Optimism, Cooperation and Innovation
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili opened the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh on Sunday, striking a tone of gratitude, optimism, and purpose as he addressed delegates for the final […]
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly underway in Riyadh
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh with a structured series of technical and policy-driven sessions that set a clear foundation for the week’s multilateral deliberations. Convening from […]
Amanda Bernstein takes office as Seychelles’ new Minister of Tourism and Culture
Seychelles has ushered in a new era of leadership in its tourism and culture sectors with the appointment of Amanda Bernstein as Minister of Tourism and Culture. Her appointment marks a significant moment for a […]
St Helena Tourism and Airlink Announce 18-Month Flight Schedule
St Helena Tourism is pleased to announce, in partnership with our airline partner Airlink, the release of an 18-month forward flight schedule to St Helena Island. Bookings can be made […]