Tag: Africans
Commonwealth of Virginia : Commemorate the 400th anniversary
Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution invites local, national and international tourists to visit the Commonwealth of Virginia as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of pivotal events that took place in ... Read More
African Tourism Board VP echoes South African President: It’s time for Africa to unite!
Africa Day united 40 heads of State on Saturday in Pretoria when attending the inauguration of the South African President, Mr. Cyral Ramaposa "It's time for Africa to unite", the ... Read More
Driving intra-African connectivity and cooperation through Alliance and partnership
The African Tourism Board is currently working hard to build partnerships within the aviation industry. "Seeing Africa as one destination is perfect for any airlines wanting to partner with us", ... Read More
Tanzanian tour operators plan to turn Dar Es Salaam into Paris of East Africa
Tanzania Tanzanian tour operators are mulling over the idea of turning the country’s commercial center of Dar Es Salaam into a ‘tourism paradise’, a copycat of Paris, in their bid ... Read More
South Africa Day 2019 celebrations in Bangkok
A stunning South Africa National Day celebration took place in the Thai capital at the Siam Kempinski 5 star hotel. H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Quinton Mitchell Doidge - Photo © AJ ... Read More
African Tourism Board appoints UNWTO leader Cuthbert Ncube: Repackaging Tourism in Africa
Cuthbert Ncube, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) regional vice-president was appointed today as the Vice President of the African Tourism Board Mr. Ncube is based in Pretoria, South Africa. In ... Read More
African Tourism Board CEO declares Africa one tourist destination
The newly appointed CEO for the African Tourism Board, Ms. Doris Woerfel from Pretoria, South Africa, issued her initial welcome message to ATB members today. She shared her vision for ... Read More
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum: Next stop Durban
Themed “Stimulating intra-Africa Travel through thought leadership,” the 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is the only Pan-African public-private tourism leadership dialogue platform that is convened, led, and hosted by ... Read More
55 Voices for Africa: VisaFreeAfrica announces writing competition
#VisaFreeAfrica (VFA) recently introduced the 55 Voices for a Visa Free Africa (55Voices4Africa) writing competition, inviting all African youth to share stories about the challenges they faced with intra-continent travel. ... Read More
New exhibitions tell story of St Helena’s pioneering role in ending slavery
Two new exhibitions opening in 2019 on the south Atlantic island of St Helena will celebrate 200 years since children born into slavery on the British Overseas Territory were granted ... Read More
Sierra Leone Tourism went all out at FITUR to attract Spanish visitors
With its palm-fringed beaches, breathtaking mountains, tropical rainforests, and vibrant culture, Sierra Leone is one of West Africa’s most seductive destinations. Sierra Leone is on a penetrative entry strategy for ... Read More
Ghana welcomes back people of African origin this year
Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has designated the year 2019. Read More
Charismatic local guides front South African Tourism’s new campaign
South African Tourism is putting 12 of South Africa’s most passionate guides at the heart of its latest campaign, ‘Meet Your South Africa’, which showcases the wealth of unmissable travel ... Read More
Africa’s travel and tourism: Impressive growth in the past year
Africa hit a 63 million high in international tourist arrivals in 2017, as compared to 58 M in 2016 (+ 9% vs 2016); according to a Hospitality Report published in ... Read More
African Union to reveal details on issuance of African passport
The AU will present specific details on the production and issuance of the African passport. Read More
Africa Travel and Tourism: Trends for the New Year
Players in the travel and tourism ecosystem in Africa travel look forward to 2019 with full optimism. Read More
UNWTO chief: Growth of African Tourism as industry remains resilient
The festive season in Africa also marks the highest season in the tourism industry, as demand for getaway destinations in the continent surges. According to a Hospitality Report Africa - ... Read More
Largest aircraft deal ever for African continent announced
Boeing and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways today announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline ... Read More
Green Africa Airways banbks on Boeing 737 MAX 8
Green Africa Airways today announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to ... Read More
Africa Hospitality Report 2018/19 launched
The 2nd edition of Jumia’s Africa Hospitality Report looks at the 2017/2018 trends in the continent’s tourism, travel, hospitality and aviation industries. Read More