Among many African tribes and in other parts of the world, there is a strong reverence for the dead, or ancestors as they are often called. This veneration stems from a belief that the departed act as intermediaries between the living and the supreme being, and are capable of bringing good fortune to the family…
Saint-Denis, Réunion — In a landmark move to strengthen regional tourism, the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) and the airline Air Austral officially signed a strategic partnership agreement today, April 30, 2026. The agreement was finalized in Saint-Denis by Mr. Hugues Marchessaux, Chairman of the Management Board of Air Austral, and Mr. Danny Barivelo,…
Johannesburg, South Africa — Hilton is doubling down on Africa. On March 31, 2026, the global hospitality giant announced a record 29 new hotel signings across 15 African countries in 2025 — part of an ambitious plan to open more than 100 properties continent-wide, creating over 20,000 jobs and expanding its African footprint to 180+…
The irrepressible Alain St. Ange, one of the world’s most influential tourism leaders, former Seychelles government minister, author, global consultant, and political leader has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the Clevenard Open Project 2026, a landmark four-day international event, scheduled for 27–30 August 2026 at the Palau de Congressos d’Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia, 47–49,…
