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Joburg Tourism Welcomes Thembinkosi Sindane As Senior Manager, Tourism Development

The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Thembinkosi Sindane as Senior Manager: Tourism Development. With a wealth of experience in tourism and local economic development (LED), Sindane brings an impressive track record of project conceptualisation, packaging and implementation. Sindane’s career has spanned across several reputable local government institutions, including the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency, uMgungundlovu District Municipality and Makana Municipality in Grahamstown. During his...

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The Tourism Business Council pays tribute to Tito Mboweni

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) mourns the loss of Tito Mboweni, who served as Chairman of the TBCSA Board for two years, beginning in 2016. Mboweni played a key role in amplifying the voice of the private sector tourism industry, including highlighting the sector’s significant contributions to the country’s economy. The sitting TBCSA Chairman, Jerry Mabena says, β€œMboweni’s extensive experience from his roles in public service, academia, and the private sector, gave us invaluable insights in not only guiding our industry...

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Nairobi to Host Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge from 2025 to 2027

In a significant boost to its status as Africa’s tourism hub, Nairobi has been chosen to host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. This prestigious Pan-African summit is set to advance the growth of young, innovative entrepreneurs within the tourism sector, empowering them to transform the industry across the continent. Following the success of the 2024 edition held in Windhoek, Namibia, which welcomed over 500 delegates and 300 entrepreneurs, Nairobi will be the stage for...

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Comic Con Africa 2024 Draws 70,000 Visitors: A Pop Culture Extravaganza

Comic Con Africa 2024, held from 26-29 September, attracted an impressive 70,000 visitors to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. As one of the largest pop culture and gaming festivals on the continent, this year’s event cemented its place as a must-attend celebration for fans of all things geek and gaming. Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX Africa, remarked on the scale of the event: “Comic Con Africa took 21 weeks of planning, over 70 hours of set-up, and a full 48 hours to dismantle – but the outcome was worth every minute.”...
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