Akon targets Senegal’s tourism in latest African project
Tourism is the latest sector that Senegalese-American singer and songwriter Akon has identified as a potential area of investment on the African continent. Best known for his R&B hits such
Kenya: Agnes Mucuha is new CEO of Kenya Association of Travel Agents
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Agnes Mucuha as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2020. Ms. Mucuha will be taking
SA Tourism CEO declared ‘not guilty’
Sisa Ntshona, CEO of SA Tourism – who was suspended from duty on April 1 of this year pending an investigation into allegations laid against him – has been declared…
Across Africa tourism is booming
Africa now has the world’s second fastest growing tourist industry as travel to the continent becomes cheaper and easier, while governments drive business tourism with new initiatives. Travel and tourism
Rethinking tourism so the locals actually benefit from hosting visitors
Tourism today has a problem and needs an entire rethink. Pundits are debating overtourism, peak tourism and tourismphobia. Cities such as Barcelona, Venice and Dubrovnik are witnessing a backlash against…
The number 1 skill for travel marketers in 2019
A passion for user experience has become the key driver for global travel and tourism marketing roles, as a seamless and pleasant end-to-end customer journey becomes a way for travel
Trends developing in Africa travel
Tourism is an organic industry, growing and changing as the needs and wants of travellers shift, and service providers adapt their offerings to meet these requirements. “What Wetu sees unfolding
Trends in local SA travel
South Africans are increasingly exploring their own country, which offers a diverse range of destinations and activities just a few hours’ drive, or short flight, away. Local travel trends Trends