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Africa’s MICE Revolution: A 2025 Outlook
Africa’s MICE Revolution: A 2025 Outlook

As the global landscape of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) evolves, Africa is emerging as a dynamic hub poised to redefine business events across the continent. Building on the momentum of 2024, high-profile events such as the G20 summit have ignited a transformative wave, prompting industry leaders to embrace data-driven...

Africa’s High-End Tourism Surge: Insights from Penny Fraser on Trends, Opportunities & ILTM Africa 2025
Africa’s High-End Tourism Surge: Insights from Penny Fraser on Trends, Opportunities & ILTM Africa 2025

In the debut episode of the VA Tourism Podcast for 2025, Kojo Bentum-Williams sat down with Penny Fraser, the Sales, Sponsorship & Partnerships Director at RX Africa, to dive deep into the dynamic shifts redefining Africa’s luxury tourism market. As the driving force behind flagship events such as Africa Travel Week and ILTM Africa, Fraser shared...

Discover Africa: 10 Essential Destinations for the Discerning Traveller
Discover Africa: 10 Essential Destinations for the Discerning Traveller

Africa’s boundless diversity and stunning beauty offer a treasure trove of experiences for every traveller. With approximately 1.4 billion people spread across 54 nations, this vast continent dazzles with rich cultures, ancient civilizations, crystalline beaches, breathtaking landscapes, and world-renowned wildlife. Often hailed as the...

UN Tourism: 2nd Africa & Americas Summit Set for April 8–10, 2025 in Livingstone, Zambia
UN Tourism: 2nd Africa & Americas Summit Set for April 8–10, 2025 in Livingstone, Zambia

Following a successful inaugural event in the Dominican Republic, the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit is set to convene in Livingstone, Zambia, from April 8 to 10, 2025. Co-hosted by UN Tourism and Zambia’s Ministry of Tourism, this landmark event will bring together Tourism Ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders from both...

Registration open for Africa’s Travel Indaba exhibitors
Registration open for Africa’s Travel Indaba exhibitors

Registration is now open for exhibitors at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025. While registration for buyers, visitors, and the media remains forthcoming, South African Tourism has reassured stakeholders that plans are being finalized to ensure a seamless experience when those portals launch. “We are committed to ensuring a smooth and efficient...

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