VAMag Editorial: Lessons African destinations can learn from overTourism
Tourism is a sector that has lots of linkages and offer opportunities for many. From the underclass to the aristocrats, the industry has seen evolution since its emergence during the […]
Zimbabwe: Ilala Lodge Hotel makes two major appointments
Ilala Lodge Hotel has appointed Heather Kay as Acting General Manager, and promoted Amy Clements to Deputy General Manager, effective immediately. Welcoming Heather and Amy into their new positions, Jim […]
2019 Swahili International Tourism Expo launched
The fifth edition of the Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE) will be held from 18th – 20th October, 2019 at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital […]
Tanzania: Government pledges support for Karibu-Kilifair
The Government of Tanzania has announced plans to support the Karibu-KiliFair tourism exhibition to expand. The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources Costantine Kanyasu revealed this during the recently […]
Ghana: Women in Business and Tourism call on Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture
Executives of Women in Business and Tourism have paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs. Barbara Oteng-Gyasi to welcome her to her new role. […]
Tourism is key in Africa’s inclusive development Agenda
As Africa marks the celebration of the continental union (AU) day today 25/05/2019, The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been emphasizing the role of tourism in shaping the future of […]
The era of women in global tourism innovation is now!
It is no secret to anyone that gender equity is a priority within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apart from knowing that it is a challenge because only 16% […]
Visa ‘red tape’and crime are deterring tourists from coming to SA: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes radically overhauling frustrating visa regulations and tackling crime will help grow SA’s tourism industry. He was speaking at the final day of Africa’s Travel Indaba at […]
Ivory Coast Government seeks AFDB’s support for $5.8 billion tourism project
Photo: Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana on 25 April 2019 presented a strategy document aimed at making Côte d’Ivoire Africa’s fifth biggest tourism […]