Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 12, 2023
The annual WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards celebrate those businesses on the African continent which demonstrably prioritise the wellbeing and sustainability of tourism, while also caring for the people and landscapes that make the industry...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
WTM Africa 2023 opened its doors at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 03 April 2023 to welcome over 5 000 registered visitors. They will have access to 577 exhibitors from 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
On 3 April 2023, WTM Africa hosted an Equal Africa panel discussion on the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ travellers face, and how addressing these presents new marketing opportunities for destinations. LoAnn Halden, the Vice President of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 28, 2023
WTM Africa is fast approaching, with its three-day programme kicking off on 3 April 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). In addition to the workshops, networking and evening functions, the event will once again host the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 11, 2023
The inbound and outbound African travel community is encouraged to attend WTM Africa 2023, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 03 to 05 April. Entry is free and includes access to Africa Travel Week’s...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 1, 2022
Are you a sustainability champion, changemaker or innovator working in the tourism space? If yes, then it’s time to get your entry ready for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2023. These annual awards were established in 2004 and have become an...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2022
Cape Town was abuzz this week with Africa Travel Week showcasing the continent’s travel offering in the most unique and vibrant of ways. Here are just some of the highlights. After two challenging years spent in lockdown, Africa Travel Week, which...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 6, 2022
Africa Travel Week aims to unlock Africa’s tourism source markets – here is what you can expect from this exciting forthcoming show! During the much-anticipated WTM Africa and ILTM Africa, running from 11-13 April 2022 at the Cape Town...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2021
World Travel Market Africa is still accepting entries for its new award category, ‘Reigniting Africa’, which acknowledges the most impactful, story-driven and positive destination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entries are still open until...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 12, 2021
Africa Travel Week (ATW), which incorporates both World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa), ran from 7 to 9 April. For the first time, the event was held as a fully virtual trade show,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 31, 2021
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) has joined up with WTM Africa 2021 to present a new LGBTQ+ travel event called EQUAL Africa. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities. It will feature three...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2021
Africa Travel Week (ATW) is less than a month away, taking place from 7 to 9 April. This fully-virtual event encompasses the World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) shows, as well as a number of...
