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Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has outlined its ambitious vision to turn the West African country into a globally competitive, innovative, and sustainable tourism destination. This was made known by GTA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, while speaking at the 2025 National Tourism Awards on Friday, 14th November 2025, under the theme, “Celebrating Ghanaian…
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, Uganda’s flagship tourism and Business to Business (B2B) marketing event has been launched. According to a press release dated 14 November 2025, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, officially launched the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, Uganda’s flagship tourism and Business to…
The former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles, Alain St. Ange, who was also one of the candidates for the post of Secretary-General at United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) has added his voice to positive news from the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Saudi Arabia. St. Ange was…
We wanted to create an experience that feels personal, relaxed, and memorable — giving both visitors and locals the chance to connect with the marine environment in a meaningful way. What began as a small, heartfelt initiative has now become one of the must-do marine experiences in Seychelles.
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Matongo Matamwandi, has been honoured with two distinguished awards at the 2025 Zambian Man of the Year Awards in Best Director Corporate and Man of the Year Categories. These accolades recognise Mr. Matamwandi’s transformative leadership and strategic vision that continue to…
The first edition of the Creatives Connect Afrika: an AfCFTA Forum and Festival on Tourism, Creative and Cultural Industries is set to take place in West Africa, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Ghana’s cosmopolitan capital of Accra from November 24—26, 2025. The organisers held a Nigerian launch of the event at Mövenpick…
Amid an atmosphere of awe, excitement, and celebration, hundreds of millions of viewers across all five continents followed the live broadcast of the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the participation of delegations from nearly 80 countries in attendance. The historic event was broadcast by thousands of…
Leading hospitality brand, Radisson Hotel Group proudly has announced the debut of Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay, in the heart of Morocco’s famous surf capital. Nestled on the scenic hills of Taghazout Bay with sweeping views of the Atlantic, the new property features 208 modern serviced apartments, padel court, two outdoor pools and a kid’s area. Strategically…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) on Thursday October 23, 2025 announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of agreements for three properties – The Sterling Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa; Ava Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya; and Zaria Court Kigali, Tapestry Collection…
The South Africa Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology today hosted the Tourism Research Seminar, aimed to share cutting-edge research insights that inform policy direction, enhance tourism development, and to promote sustainability within the sector. The Department hosts the Tourism Research Seminar annually to disseminate the…
