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Accessible tourism 'a vital growth opportunity'

The untapped potential of inclusive tourism to drive the growth of Africas travel industry was in focus at this years Africa Travel Week, part of WTM Africa 2024. A diverse panel of advocates, experts, and tourism suppliers engaged in a dis
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19 Apr 2024

Travel and tourism sector to break all records - WTTC

The World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for travel and tourism in 2024, with the sectors global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of US$11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism bo
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19 Apr 2024

Masterclass for MICE professional set for July

The 7 th annual Pan-African MICE/Business Tourism Capacity Development and Continuing Professional Development Masterclass is set for July 16 and 17 and will be held at BDO Offices, Wanderers Office Park in Johannesburg. Held in collaborati
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18 Apr 2024

African tourism operator partners with European hotel group to capitalise on African travel

Africa has been experiencing significant growth in tourism and business travel in recent years, driven by factors such as improved infrastructure, rising middle-class population, and increased connectivity. Africa will be the new growth fro
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18 Apr 2024

SA's hold on skies, high fees stifle commercial aviation

Aviation industry players have warned that the trans-Atlantic routes that the South African government is allegedly holding for South African Airways (SAA) from interested bilateral partners have resulted in the sector's slow growth.Industr
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18 Apr 2024

Cape Town Airport reaches 10 million passengers milestone

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says Cape Town International Airport has processed more than 10 million passengers during the last financial year. This is the highest number of international and regional passengers since COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2024

WTM sees over 50% boost in attendance

WTM Africa held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from April 10 to 13 celebrated its 10 th anniversary last week with a 53% increase in attendees compared to the previous year. This massive surge in participation, wit
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17 Apr 2024

Cape Town commits to responsible tourism

The City of Cape Town's Tourism and Place Marketing Branch gathered tourism industry businesses at its pavilion during World Travel Market Africa 2024 week to sign the Responsible Tourism pledge. This pivotal event underscores our bold comm
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17 Apr 2024

Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities

Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities He highlights the issue at the Travalyst AGM, his scheme to help travellers cut carbon emissions and prevent over-tourism 17 April 2024 - 13:00 By Michael Holden Next Article
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17 Apr 2024

Homa Bay plans second marathon in bid to save endangered Roan antelope

What you need to know: Homa Bay County and KWS have organised the second edition of the Roan Antelope Half Marathon to create awareness about the antelope and promote conservation efforts According to KWS, there were only 12 Roan ant
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16 Apr 2024