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April 2015

Welcome to ATA’s April Newsletter!

ATA is delighted to launch our updated version of ATA Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter to feature the latest member and Africa travel industry news. If you are an ATA member and would like to share your stories, please email us. We look forward to hearing from you!

ATA Returns to Magical Kenya for 40th Annual World Congress

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Measuring Results: Read the 2014 ATA Uganda Congress Impact Report

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Rwanda Development Board Joins ATA to Showcase Remarkable Rwanda

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ATA Announces New International Board of Directors

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Obama Kicks Off Summer With Kenya Visit

President Obama traverses the ocean to Kenya this July where he will host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit forum, highlighting the country as a center for entrepreneurs and innovation. Read more…
Learn more about Magical Kenya here…

Senegal Scraps Visas for Tourists, Cuts Tax on Air Fares

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Tanzania Tourist Board Debuts Nine More Cultural Tourism Enterprises

Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) announced the addition of nine new Cultural Tourism Enterprises, bringing the total to 60. As part of the Cultural Tourism Program, the Enterprises, located around the country, provide visitors with an authentic cultural experience and a unique insight into the daily lives of the local people.
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Uganda Set to Attract More Chinese Tourists

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Brussels Airlines LaunchesAfrica is Not Ebola Campaign

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Delta Air Lines Updates Accra to New York Flight Times to Improve U.S. Connections
shiggins. Reserve your spot for 2016! Read more…

Join the Travel Industry Exchange – the Ultimate 360 Degree Travel Event

Travel Industry Exchange is an all-encompassing networking event focused on specialization that will put your brand in front of over 700 travel professionals who are ready to book business! This event will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida September 15-17, 2015. Read more…

?AKWAABA, the African Travel Market, and ATA Continue Partnership to Showcase West Africa Tourism

African Travel Market is the top international Travel Fair in West Africa, with a population of 270 million people in 15 countries, numerous airports and the largest number of travelers in Africa. African Travel Market will take place in Lagos, Nigeria from November 22-24, 2015. Read more…

Join us TODAY, Wednesday, April 15th, from 12:30-1:00 pm EST for #Africhat!
We will be talking about African Cuisine with co-hosts: NATIVSOL KITCHEN@nativsol, World Food Travel Association @WorldFoodTravel, Afrotourism@frotourism, New York Trav Fest @NYtravfest, Jetset Extra @JetsetExtra, and @LeeAbbamonte.
Join the conversation with the hashtags #Africhat and #NYTF.