Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2024
Africa stands as home to one of the globe’s most rapidly expanding consumer markets, set to encompass 1.7 billion individuals by 2030. With an anticipated near 50% increase in ‘ultra-high net worth’ residents boasting assets over...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 14, 2024
At the end of 2023, INATUR invited Meetings on a press tour to Maputo to discover what makes it an enticing destination for MICE events, as well as the latest developments in establishing a new Mozambique Convention Bureau. Here’s what we learned....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 17, 2024
The Department of Tourism invites eligible tourism enterprises to apply for support under the Domestic Market Access Support Programme (DMASP) to participate on the Hidden Gems Pavilion at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024. The event will take place at...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Meetings magazine reached out to several business events professionals to find out what MICE trends they foresee will have the biggest impact on the local MICE events industry in 2024 and beyond. Eight trends were unpacked in the full article –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 8, 2024
A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent and the globe, Africa Travel Week plays hosts to various shows, conferences and award ceremonies focusing on leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel, MICE/business travel,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 23, 2023
Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of Africa Travel Week (ATW), which will run from 07 to 12 April in the City of Cape Town. This year’s events will celebrate of a decade of bringing together the continent’s leading B2B travel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter their Responsible Tourism Awards 2024. The deadline for entries is 1 March 2024. These annual awards are a highlight at WTM Africa, where they serve to celebrate exceptional...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 9, 2023
The 2023 Global Responsible Tourism Awards saw Africa securing an impressive five wins out of eight award categories. This achievement highlights the continent’s growing influence and commitment to sustainable travel practices. Harold...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 7, 2023
The Africa Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) has endorsed the Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA). This took place during the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) hosted by the Government of Botswana from 03 to 06 October 2023...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 2, 2023
The 2023 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards was held at the Grand Palm International Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, from 04 to 06 October. In its 6th year, the event was hosted by the Government of Botswana through the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 26, 2023
Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, today announced the appointment of Andreas Lackner as vice president of operations for Africa & Indian Ocean (A&IO). Andreas Lackner, vice president, Operations, A&IO Andreas brings a wealth...
