Portugal hosts UNWTO Crisis Committee on Harmonization of Cross-Border Travel Procedures
The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has met for the last time in 2020, to continue advancing coordination and cooperation among all parts of the sector. The virtual meeting of the […]
Africa Travel Week to drive Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for 2021
With WTM Africa set to run as a live/hybrid event at the CTICC in Cape Town from 07-09 April 2021, the team at Africa Travel Week (ATW) has pledged to […]
Latest Episode of Tourism News Wrap is Out!
The latest episode of tourism’s major stories is out. The Episode 28th of the #TourismNewsWrap captures the major stories making waves in the tourism world. The United Nations World Tourism […]
South Africa’s Boity out with her debut EP ”4436 ”
South African Rapper Boity releases her debut EP 4436 today. This first complete body of work is one of a woman coming into her own. She acknowledges her beginnings, and […]
70% of Destinations have lifted Travel Restrictions, But Global Gap Emerging
The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. According to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 70% of all global destinations have eased […]
Ghana: Tourism Minister commissions upgraded facilities at Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary
Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Barbara Oteng-Gyasi has commissioned upgraded facilities at Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary in the Volta Region. This is part of the Ghana Tourism […]
Air Seychelles restores Tel Aviv Route
Air Seychelles has added Tel Aviv back to its route network following the successful restart of commercial passenger services between Israel and the Seychelles. The national carrier operated its first […]
Book on Namibian Gastronomy Launched
A 10-page brief document on Namibia’s gastronomy has been launched in Namibia’s coast of Swakopmund. It is said that a nation’s gastronomy is its best ambassador. The book offers travelers […]
UNWTO in Namibia – First Visit to African Member State since start of Pandemic
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid a first visit to an African Member State since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day official visit to […]