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ATTA launches Rooted in Africa report

The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood and where they started. “Africa doesn’t need to catch up with global tourism trends. It needs to claim them, because they started here,” notes the report. Titled Rooted in Africa, the publication shows how today’s most talked-about concepts – wellness travel, sustainability, slow travel and authenticity – are not recent innovations but longstanding practices across African...

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St Helena grows global destination appeal with film accolades

One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage with accolades at two global film festivals, with Bone Shark Island and Come and Find Me both showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life and tourism appeal. Bone Shark Island, a six-minute, short-form documentary featuring St Helena’s whale shark population, has been named joint winner in the Environmental category at the Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) 2025. Meanwhile, the innovative tourism film Come and Find Me has been selected as a...

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Gloria Guevara announces creation of Global Council of Experts

With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead the organisation, Gloria has pledged to create a Global Council of Experts – a high-level advisory body made up of former public-sector leaders who have completed their mandates. “Tourism ministers are champions of national development,” said Gloria. “Their expertise has transformed destinations,...

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Africa’s Travel Indaba adds R574 million to local GDP

The projected economic benefits spurred by Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, from event infrastructure and logistics to accommodation, restaurants, and local transport services, have been significant. The direct economic impact of Africa’s Travel Indaba on Durban’s GDP is estimated at R574 million, with direct spending totalling more than R232 million, highlighting the substantial economic benefits. Additionally, the event created over 2,000 jobs, particularly for the youth and local communities, with an anticipated household income contribution...
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Meetings magazine represents the MICE and business tourism sectors, featuring the latest news, industry opinions, special reports, trends and how-to’s. It is published every second month.

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Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (CTICC) is Africa’s leading MICE destination, providing world-class facilities for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, while serving as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and solutions. Located in Cape Town’s Foreshore precinct, the CTICC is a landmark venue in a globally acclaimed city. Known for sustainability and excellence, it holds a five-star tourism rating and prestigious industry awards, making it a preferred choice for event organisers. With versatile facilities, it continues to host impactful events on a global scale.

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Elevate Your Event: Branded Hospitality That Works!

Whether exhibiting at a show, putting on a staff wellness day, or a thank-you event for your team, suppliers or distributors, think of the impression you leave on guests and visitors. A simple coffee bar will usually ‘do the job’, but you can achieve so much more with the right combination of service, branding and imagination.

Barmotion believes in turning simple interactions into memorable, branded, experiences. After all, a little visitor delight goes a long way towards creating a positive impact and associations with your brand.

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