KTF REWIND: Why is it so hard for Africans to visit other African countries?
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has said he needs 38 visas to travel within the continent on his Nigerian passport.
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Travel
International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018,totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.UNWTO’s long term forecast
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British Tourism & Travel Show adds travel expert Simon Calder and National Trust to Keynote line-up
Big speaker announcements are coming in fast for the British Tourism & TravelShow, as it adds travel expert Simon Calder
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UK advises against DR Congo travel
The UK has changed its travel advice to British citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the fire overnight
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Cultural Tourism Sustains Communities and Living Heritage
The third cultural tourism conference (3-5 December) organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational,
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The Ultimate Ghana Tour
January 23 – February 4, 2019 – Experience one of the friendliest countries in Africa with a tour like no
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Laying out a Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism
Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO
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African Tourism Ministers Stress the Importance of Correct Tourism Measurement for Improved Policy
“Tourism Statistics: A Catalyst for Development”, was the theme of this year’s seminar in the context of the 61st Meeting
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UNWTO joins Tourism Ministers in calling upon G20 Leaders to prioritize tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling
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African tourism administrations undersign the Declaration of Kinshasa
An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in
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New UNWTO Agenda for Africa moves ahead in Berlin
An African ministerial working meeting conveyed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during this year’s Berlin International Tourism Fair ITB
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Supporting tourism development in Africa through better measurement
In an effort to better measure tourism growth and development in Africa, UNWTO signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Nigeria
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Middle East & North Africa tourism consolidates recovery
International tourism in the Middle East and North Africa showed clear signs of recovery in 2017 with growths of 5%
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Brand Africa and biodiversity focus of the 9th edition of INVESTOUR
Nearly 30 African Tourism ministers convened at INVESTOUR to debate and exchange experiences on the development of the sector in the continent. This unique Tourism Investment and Business
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Botswana hosts the International Symposium and Annual Conference of the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme (STP)
Kasane, capital of Chobe District in Botswana, hosted tourism stakeholders to exchange experiences and knowledge of innovative approaches to enhance
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