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World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

16 Oct 2023

Research highlights key challenges Africa's youth face in tourism, hospitality

Tourism

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13 Sep 2018

Africa and the digital tourism opportunity

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12 Sep 2018

HVS' Hotel Valuation Index reveals Africa hotel market evolving despite challenges

Tourism & Travel

HVS' Hotel Valuation Index reveals Africa hotel market evolving despite challenges

6 Sep 2018

Tourism becomes the world's third-largest export sector, generating $1.6tn in 2017

Tourism

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Josephine Wawira 5 Sep 2018

Disruptive tech driving transformation in tourism

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Disruptive tech driving transformation in tourism

Enver Duminy 23 Aug 2018

June global passenger demand rises by 7.7%

Tourism

June global passenger demand rises by 7.7%

15 Aug 2018

PwC ranks Cape Town as number 1 city of opportunity in Africa

Tourism

PwC ranks Cape Town as number 1 city of opportunity in Africa

14 Aug 2018

The benefits of tourism in growing Africa's economy

Tourism

The benefits of tourism in growing Africa's economy

Robin Fredericks 13 Aug 2018

SA MICE industry at the forefront of business events in Africa

Tourism

SA MICE industry at the forefront of business events in Africa

3 Aug 2018

And the World's Best Airlines of 2018 are...

Aviation

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19 Jul 2018

How sporting events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup has benefited Africa

MICE

How sporting events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup has benefited Africa

Robin Fredericks 13 Jul 2018

Local tourism in Nigeria forecasted to get N3.6bn boost

Tourism & Travel

Local tourism in Nigeria forecasted to get N3.6bn boost

11 Jul 2018

Key insights into Kenya's hospitality industry

Hospitality

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9 Jul 2018

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Hospitality

Airbnb Experiences a new stream of revenue in Johannesburg

4 Jul 2018

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THINC Africa 2018 a boost in African tourism

3 Jul 2018

Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

Responsible Tourism

Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

25 Jun 2018

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

Tourism

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

18 Jun 2018

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

MICE

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

Cari Coetzee 15 Jun 2018

The top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

Tourism

The top 10 cities for travel and play according to Mastercard

14 Jun 2018

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Tourism & Travel

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Alawi Masare 14 Jun 2018

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Tourism & Travel

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

Jacob Henry 14 Jun 2018

The future is hospitable, indeed

Tourism

The future is hospitable, indeed

Sherif Mamdouh 12 Jun 2018

It is time to change the way you think about business travel

Tourism

It is time to change the way you think about business travel

12 Jun 2018

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Tourism

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

11 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

Research

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

8 Jun 2018

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

Tourism & Travel

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

7 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Travel

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Tourism & Travel

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Valorie A. Crooks 4 Jun 2018

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

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1 Jun 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

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31 May 2018

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Research highlights key challenges Africa's youth face in tourism, hospitality

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6 Sep 2018

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The benefits of tourism in growing Africa's economy

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19 Jul 2018

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Local tourism in Nigeria forecasted to get N3.6bn boost

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11 Jul 2018

Key insights into Kenya's hospitality industry

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9 Jul 2018

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4 Jul 2018

THINC Africa 2018 a boost in African tourism

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3 Jul 2018

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25 Jun 2018

Tourism creates 21 million jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking

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18 Jun 2018

#WTMA18: Bringing Africa to New York and New York to Africa

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Cari Coetzee 15 Jun 2018

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14 Jun 2018

Tanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Tourism & TravelTanzania's Serengeti voted Best African Safari Park of 2018

Alawi Masare 14 Jun 2018

Anthony Bourdain's window into Africa

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Jacob Henry 14 Jun 2018

The future is hospitable, indeed

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Sherif Mamdouh 12 Jun 2018

It is time to change the way you think about business travel

Tourism & TravelIt is time to change the way you think about business travel

12 Jun 2018

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

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11 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

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8 Jun 2018

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

Tourism & TravelMinisters adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

7 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Tourism & TravelEthiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Tourism & TravelConsider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Valorie A. Crooks 4 Jun 2018

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

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1 Jun 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

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31 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

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29 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

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28 May 2018

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23 May 2018

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Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

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Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

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Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

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Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

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Natalia Rosa 15 May 2018

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Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

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4 May 2018