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Cairo, Egypt — In a poignant moment celebrating a lifetime of global service, Ambassador Alain St. Ange, Seychelles Ambassador At Large, was honored with the prestigious AFASU General Award for “Excellence and Dedication” during a high-profile gathering in Cairo. The surprise presentation took place immediately following St. Ange’s keynote address to a distinguished audience of…
Cairo, Egypt — In a prestigious ceremony celebrating institutional excellence and strategic growth, the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) has officially honored Ibrahim El Shayeb, Chairman of Master Company Group, with the International Golden Award for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Expansion in the hospitality and restaurant sector. The high-profile event, held at the Dusit Thani Cairo in…
Banjul, The Gambia — In a major regulatory sweep aimed at enforcing structural order along the coast, the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board) has issued formal compliance notices to all beach bars and restaurants operating without authorization within the country’s premium Tourism Development Area (TDA). The enforcement action reflects a scaled-up effort by the statutory…
Kampala, Uganda – In a landmark move set to reshape East Africa’s aviation landscape, Uganda Airlines has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing to acquire ten new aircraft, including eight passenger jets and two cargo freighters. The deal, witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, marks a pivotal step in the national carrier’s ambition…
Celebrated tourism global icon and Ambassador At Large of Seychelles to deliver key address in Cairo Victoria, Seychelles — Seychelles Ambassador At Large, Alain St. Ange who is also a former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine is heading to Cairo, Egypt, on a high-profile working mission. St. Ange has been named the…
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and transformation in the tourism sector, describing the industry as a key driver of economic participation and social development. Delivering her Budget Vote 38 speech in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Sotyu said tourism continues to play a critical…
In a landmark Budget Vote speech delivered today (26 Tuesday May 2026), Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille unequivocally stated that tourism has evolved from a leisure industry into a critical pillar of South Africa’s economic stability, citing the sector’s contribution of 4.9% to the national GDP in 2024. Speaking in the Good Hope Chamber on…
Ambassador at Large, Alain St. Ange leads high-level discussions to deepen cooperation between the two Vanilla Island nations. The aroma of Creole spices filled the air on May 23 and 24, but at the 1st International Summit and Festival of Creole Chefs, the conversation went far beyond the plate. Held at the historic MOCA – Domaine de…
The Hospitality Awards Africa 2026 has officially unveiled its highly anticipated list of the Top 50 Men in Hospitality & Tourism in Africa. This prestigious roster honors the distinguished personalities whose relentless contributions continue to reshape, elevate, and define the African tourism and hospitality landscape. This year’s list celebrates a diverse cohort of visionary leaders, innovators, marketers, hoteliers,…
Victoria, Seychelles – In a significant move to revitalize the nation’s tourism governance, the Office of the President has announced the appointment of Vesna Rakić as the Chief Executive Officer of the re-established Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The appointment takes effect immediately as of May 15, 2026. This leadership change coincides with the formal reinstatement of the STB, a pivotal…
