Rethinking Africa’s Tourism Agenda

 

(Posted 05th August 2023)

 

TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS: AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS
Every year, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 T+L readers completed the 2023 survey A total of more than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties. Check out T+L readers’ 5 Favorite Resorts in Africa; 5 Favorite City Hotels in Africa; 5 Favorite Resorts in North Africa and the Middle East; and 5 Favorite City Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East.

5 WAYS AI WILL BOOST TRAVEL: “MORE WITH LESS,”
There are so many ways travel could benefit from generative AI, but there’s a lot of data cleanup and investment that needs to happen first. Shane O’Flaherty, the global director of Microsoft’s travel, transportation and hospitality division highlighted potential uses for the travel industry that stand out to him. “We’re seeing a lot of unique use cases in the marketplace using generative AI today, and every day they come around the corner,” O’Flaherty said.
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THE TRAVEL’S TOP 10 AFRICAN DESTINATIONS PERFECT FOR SOLO TRAVELERS IN 2023
Seeking unforgettable adventures and rich cultural experiences in 2023? Delve into the top 10 African destinations perfect for solo travelers.

Amidst the boundless and captivating expanse of the African continent, a profound beauty often downplayed by the Western world, solo travelers are beckoned to embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery in the year 2023.
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10 MAGNIFICENT AFRICAN HIKING TRAILS
Whether it’s central, Southern, North, East or West Africa, our continent has trails that boots should be itching to cover.
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HOW SIERRA LEONE IS CHANGING ITS NARRATIVE THROUGH TOURISM
After a decade-long civil war and countless other setbacks, the West African nation is ready for its close-up.
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IN MOZAMBIQUE, MARINE CONSERVATION HAS HELPED SHAPE A DIFFERENT KIND OF SAFARI
The East African nation has prioritized the health of its coastline—a step that has given rise to new ways of experiencing it. Few travelers realize that Mozambique possesses one of the longest and most beautiful coastlines in Africa—more than 1,500 miles of white sand beaches, lapped by UNESCO-protected waters that teem with dugongs and giant sharks, manta rays & whales.
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LUXE JO’BURG HOTSPOTS SEEN IN SEASON 2 OF YOUNG, FAMOUS & AFRICAN
The second season of Young, Famous & African dropped on Netflix & Travel Noire is back with another round-up of luxe locations from the show. The show takes place primarily in Johannesburg, South Africa, a metropolis home to many wealthy Africans. The crew wine, dine, shop, party, and play in some of the most upscale establishments in the city.
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‘WE’RE CONTEMPORARY, WE’RE TRADITIONAL, WE’RE UNIQUE’: THE AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHERS REWRITING THE RULES
From female bikers decked out in pink to dreamy desert tableaux, a new exhibition replaces two centuries of western influence with Africans’ own liberated visions
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THE BEST AFRICAN FILMS OF 2023

SO FAR
From early January, when Milisuthando Bongela drew rapturous applause at the Sundance Film Festival for her self-titled and heartfelt documentary, to the recent announcement that C.J. Obasi’s Mami Wata was picked up for distribution in the U.K. and U.S., films coming out of the continent have continued to build on what’s become known as African cinema.
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HOW HOLLYWOOD CAN DO BETTER IN TELLING AFRICAN STORIES
Whether it is the Mr Bones comedy movie franchise, Black Panther, The Woman King, and several Hollywood films centered on African history and lore, these titles and more have been executed to a certain degree of excellence that has inevitably introduced African literature and culture to the global cinema stage. Nonetheless, certain flaws remain prevalent in these movies one cannot help but identify.
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54 AFRICAN DESIGNERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
There is no shortage of talent when it comes to fashion in Africa. From all over the continent, designers are innovating textiles, patterns, and textures to make beautiful garments for customers across the globe. And the world is watching with excitement.
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7 AFRICAN FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Here are seven African women who are showing their continent through their own lens, using photography and video to explore past legacies and to look to a more hopeful future.
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13 ICONIC AFRICAN FOODS YOU HAVE TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE
The importance of food & its relationship to a people’s traditions & heritage cannot be understated. Whether the food facilitates connection, is related to a story of historical, political, or religious evolution, is consumed in spaces of mourning or celebrating, or is simply used as sustenance, it is an essential component of culture.
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SOUTH AFRICA SECURES HISTORIC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT WITH 3-2 WIN AGAINST ITALY
South Africa’s women’s soccer team creates an unforgettable moment by securing a historic knockout berth with a thrilling 3-2 win against Italy in the Women’s World Cup, overcoming adversity and embracing resilience.
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Images from (top to bottom) courtesy of Travel + Leisure; courtesy of Skift; courtesy of The Travel;  courtesy of Getaway; courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler; courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler; courtesy of Proud Mary; courtesy of Airbnb; courtesy of The Guardian; courtesy of Okay Africa; courtesy of MovieWeb; courtesy of Teen Vogue; courtesy of Readers Digest UK; courtesy of Mashed; courtesy of Twitter.
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has over 48 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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