Retreat to FARMHOUSE at 58
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
2y ago
A solo wall bathed in sunlight is the last thing I expect to see atop the hill on our hike at the FARMHOUSE at 58.  Turns out that we’ve arrived just in time to witness the day’s last light washing over this piece by artist Amine El Gotaibi from Morocco. Constructed from rammed earth with a low consistency of cement, it allows for a steady deterioration and withering away over time. And here in the Cradle of Humankind where life is said to have begun it represents all life returning to the earth again and the dream of a borderless Africa.  In a time when we all yearn for con ..read more
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Meetings Professionals celebrate the Meetings Industry Day at the annual Africa MICE Summit
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
2y ago
The 4th Annual Africa MICE Summit hosted a High Level Industry Stakeholders Round Table on 9th September, 2021 to mark the occasion of Africa Meetings Industry Day. The one (1) day conference which was open to stakeholders in the Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry attracted over 350 registrations from 32 countries. The objective of the round table was to identify opportunities for the MICE industry to play a significant role in Africa’s post-COVID recovery efforts. Specifically, the roundtable sought to draw from the opportunities for MICE Tourism within t ..read more
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS RETURNS TO THE SKIES WITH TAKE OFF DATE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
2y ago
Johannesburg, South Africa (August 25, 2021) – The wait is finally over. In just under a month, the striking and familiar livery of South African Airways (SAA) will once again be visible in the skies as the airline resumes operations. The carrier has confirmed the first flights will commence on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, 26 August 2021. Voyager bookings and Travel Credit Voucher redemption will be available from Monday, 6 September 2021. Interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo says, “After months of diligent work, we are delighted that SAA is resuming service and ..read more
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Press Release: The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge & Summit 2021 Gains Momentum
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
Johannesburg, South Africa, 9 June  2021 – Jointly organized by Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) in collaboration with the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), preparations for the 3rd edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and Summit are now at an advanced stage. Scheduled for 28 to 30 July 2021, the Youth Summit will be held in Accra, Ghana. As a pre-cursor, the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation competition has been running from 10 May and closing on 15 June 2021.  So far, competition entries have been received from youth innovators from eight (8) Africa ..read more
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Press Release: Africa Business Events Industry Set For Its First 2021 Hybrid Africa MICE Masterclass
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 February 2021 – Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with South African Tourism, Gauteng Tourism Authority and BDO South Africa are pleased to announce that the 2021 Africa Business Tourism MICE Masterclass will be held in hybrid format. The in-person session of the Masterclass is scheduled to take place at Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 24 and 25 March 2021 with a limited number of physical attendees. The Masterclass is a professional development programme that offers a holistic view of the opportunities for the Africa MICE industry during a ..read more
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Press Release: Africa Business Events Industry Set For Its First 2021 Hybrid Africa MICE Masterclass
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 February 2021 – Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with South African Tourism, Gauteng Tourism Authority and BDO South Africa are pleased to announce that the 2021 Africa Business Tourism MICE Masterclass will be held in hybrid format. The in-person session of the Masterclass is scheduled to take place at Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 24 and 25 March 2021 with a limited number of physical attendees. The Masterclass is a professional development programme that offers a holistic view of the opportunities for the Africa MICE industry during ..read more
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Ancient Rome In Tunisia
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
by Robert La Bua For bohemian travellers who missed Marrakesh fifty years ago, Tunis offers an experience perhaps less polished than Morocco’s tourist magnet but also maybe more interactive as the friendly locals display traditional North African hospitality with smiles and goodwill. As in other Islamic countries, the ancient medina still plays an important role in the daily lives of the locals. In Tunis, though, the French built a new area that has evolved into a corporate and cultural hub.  The century-old Ville Nouvelle is no longer new, but it is still new compared to the adjacent ..read more
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The ALU School of Wildlife Conservation has Published Their First Wildlife Economies Case Study: The State of Wildlife Economy, Ghana
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
World tourism has been severely impacted by with Africa being one of the most severe casualties. Tourism to Africa has always been sensitive political and health circumstances. It is imperative that action is taken now and that when travel opens up, Africa has a positive image. To support these efforts, a group of prominent Africa travel specialists, in cooperation with the African Tourism Association have launched,The African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation received funding to conduct research and produce the inaugural State of the Wildlife Economy in Africa Report ..read more
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Press Release: Africa – Continent Preparing to Take Travelers on A Journey of a Lifetime
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
LOS ANGELES – World tourism has been severely impacted by with Africa being one of the most severe casualties. Tourism to Africa has always been sensitive political and health circumstances. It is imperative that action is taken now and that when travel opens up, Africa has a positive image. To support these efforts, a group of prominent Africa travel specialists, in cooperation with the African Tourism Association have launched, TourSafe-Africa,a resource guide for consumers desiring to travel to Africa. It is an indispensable reference to trusted accommodations and tour operators tha ..read more
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Press Release: LCD! Founder Links African Trainees to Beyonce’s New Visual Album Christian Epps Turns Professional Assignment into Opportunity to Enhance Trainees’ Skills for South African Learners.
Africa Tourism Association
by Ria
3y ago
LOS ANGELES – What began as a professional lighting assignment for Christian Epps on Beyonce’s much-anticipated visual album “BLACK IS KING,” turned into an opportunity for Lights, Camera, Diaspora! (LCD!), founded by Epps, to secure positions for 10 trainees from Kangala District, Mpumalanga (northeastern South Africa), to train on a world-class production for Beyonce!  The project received creative contributions from a global cast and crew representing diversity and connectivity, including Epps’ professional collaboration with Blitz Bazawule, Director on South Africa and some LA ..read more
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