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2020 WORLD TOURISM CONFERENCE LOCATION DATES AND LOCATION |
ATA, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, will host the 2020 World Tourism Conference (WTC) in Accra, Ghana on 12 October through 16 October 2020. |
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BEYOND THE RETURN TO RUN FOR A DECADE |
The Ghana Tourism Authority has revealed that the ‘Beyond The Return’ initiative which follows the successful ‘Year of Return’ campaign will last for 10 years, as part of a strategy to attract investments to various sectors of the economy. |
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BUILD AFRICA’S LARGEST AIRPORT |
Ethiopian Airlines is spending an estimated $5 billion to build the largest airport in Africa. It could also become Africa’s busiest airport… |
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HOW LUXURY TRAVEL CAN BUILD COMMUNITY AND AWARENESS IN AFRICA |
Connecting luxury travelers to the local community and fostering a better understanding of a destination is hard to do well. Here are two examples that the industry can draw inspiration from. |
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DO’S AND DON’T OF ETHICAL ANIMAL TOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICA |
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has released new guidelines to help travellers make ethical animal tourism choices. |
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CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF CAPE VERDE |
A country making the most of its natural beauty, unique culture, and friendly populace is the Republic Of Cape Verde. In recent years, Cape Verde has become a prized addition to the seasoned traveler’s list of destinations visited. |
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TEDx TALK: THE POWER OF TRAVEL TO DISRUPT THE NARRATIVE |
Born in the USA, Discovered in Africa – Cherae Robinson’s journey of self-discovery highlights the transformative power of travel. |
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THECATCHMEIFYOUCAN’S TOP TEN AFRICAN COUNTRIES FOR NOVICE TRAVELLERS |
"One of my many goals in 2020 is to encourage people to travel to the African continent. There are 54 countries, choose one! Of the world’s seven continents Africa is by far my favorite." |
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THE METEORIC RISE OF GALLERIST MARIANE IBRAHIM, CHAMPION OF AFRICAN DIASPORIC ART |
Mariane Ibrahim is always thinking ahead. As a young dealer, she is enjoying a precocious, meteoric rise on the international art scene. She’s built her reputation with a roster of trailblazing contemporary artists, predominantly from the African diaspora. |
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