The tourism sector in Africa has for a long time depended largely on tourists from Europe and the Americas. This dependency has highlighted the industry’s fragility because it can easily be affected by negative events perceived to be close to targeted tourism destinations.
During a session dedicated to understanding and realizing the opportunities that tourism offers SMEs, delegates at WEDF...
Hotels in Africa keep leveling off their development in hot markets and exploring new areas, improving the accommodation supply and creating jobs in Africa.
Hotels in Africa opening in 2012
Cote d’Ivoire Hotels
Pullman Abidjan; opened in February 2012
Egypt Hotels
The Nile Ritz Carlton
Ethiopia Hotels
Novotel Addis-Abeba
Ibis Addis Abeba
Mauritius Hotels
Saint Regis Mauritius Resort; opened in September 2012
Morocco Hotels
Riu Palace Tikida Agadir; opened in March...
Africa Travel Association (ATA) postponed the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference to the first half of the year in 2017.
Stephen Hayes, President and CEO at Corporate Council on Africa said, “While we are pleased with the very high caliber of the conference and the participation, circumstances have come about that present a far greater opportunity to expand the importance...
Further to &Beyond’s statement of 23 May 2017, covering the proposed implementation of the increased concession fee by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA); we are yet to receive any confirmation from the government, following the industry’s lobbying efforts to postpone this change. With just 12 working days till the proposed implementation of this additional fee, we feel we, (and our...
The Adventure Travel Show - Uncover Your Journey of a Lifetime. 17-18 January 2015, Olympia, London
The Adventure Travel Show is a world of extraordinary discoveries, all under one roof. It is the UK's foremost event for people who like to travel outside the mainstream - whether it be on small-group adventures, exclusive expeditions or epic journeys.
The Adventure Travel Show...
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