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TheUnited Nations General Assemblyhas held a second thematic event focused on tourism and the sectors critical role in advancing sustainable development and resilience. Organised by the President of the General Assembly in collaboration wit

This years Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) will bring together private- and public-sector stakeholders in the Ugandan ecosystem with the aim of positioning Uganda as a preferred destination in the domestic, regional, and international source

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) is wrapping up its sponsorship of the Smile Foundations Smile Weekinitiative at Frere Hospital in East London in the Eastern Cape this week. Smile Week is geared to help bridge the gap between young pati

As confidence in outbound travel from China surges, so too does the urgency to cement practical measures needed for southern and East Africa to effectively compete with long-haul destinations and reach ambitious tourist arrival targets from the As

Tourism industry frustrations over delays in implementing South Africas remote work visa have resurfaced following the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) withdrawal of Immigration Act amendments to accommodate high-spending digital nomads. On

By the end of the year, Africas travel and tourism market is predicted to clear revenues of US$24.42 billion (nearly R500bn), according to a Market Insights report by Statista. Whats more, the largest market is hotels, which is projected to reach

Virgin Limited Edition has added Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its collection of retreats worldwide, effective from July 1. Situated within Tsavo West National Park, the camp offers 17 luxurious tented suites. It is Virgin Li

Namibias Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has officially launched visas on arrival at the Oshikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts. The country has also introduced a new visa-on-arriv

Mauritius is expected to welcome 1.5 million tourists in 2024, surpassing the historic peak of 1.4m arrivals recorded in 2018, according to analytics firm BMI, a division of Fitch Solutions. Arrivals to the Indian Ocean island destination r