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World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) |

United Nations (UN) Tourism Promotes “Brand Africa” to Unlock Investment Opportunities in Region

UN Tourism has united its Member States to focus on promoting “Brand Africa” and exploring new opportunities for growth and diversification across the region

Held within the framework of the Regional Commission for Africa, “Promoting Africa to Unlock Tourism Investments and the Sector’s Growth Potential”, brought together public and private sector leaders to identify new opportunities and find shared solutions to the most pressing challenges. The Forum formed part of UN Tourism’s wider emphasis on…

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) |

United Nations (UN) Tourism Shines a Light on Investment Prospects in Zambia

Avenues for investment in Zambia, such as the tourism sector, startups, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), are attracting attention

UN Tourism has launched a guide on sustainable tourism development in Zambia that identifies key sectors for investment. Titled “Tourism Doing Business—Investing in Zambia,” the guide aims to boost economic growth nationwide. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of UN Tourism, stated, “This publication will lead to greater prosperity, job creation, community…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Tourism Training Institute Paves Way for Local Dominance

The institute will also house the Crested Crane Hotel, a three Star hotel which is currently being constructed by ROKO

The Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) in Jinja District has unveiled a comprehensive plan to equip hoteliers, tourism students and specialists with the skills needed to dominate the Uganda and East African markets. This revelation was made by Richard Kawere, the Principal of HTTI as he presented their plans…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Seychelles, calls on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The two diplomats expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing collaboration in maritime security domain, especially through the EU-NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, received the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr Guillermo Antonio Lopez Mac Lellan, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 8th July 2024. The two diplomats expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing collaboration in…

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Protea Hotels by Marriott Strengthens Footprint with Two New Openings

The brand celebrates its 40th birthday with new additions including Protea by Marriott Luanda, its first property in Angola

To celebrate its 40th birthday, Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of its first property in Angola while further strengthening its portfolio in South Africa with a new property in Pretoria. The newest additions – Protea by Marriott Luanda and Protea by Marriott Pretoria Hatfield – will offer business…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism receives High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Mozambique to the Republic of Seychelles

High Commissioner-designate dos Santos Lucas expressed her country’s interest to enhance collaboration with Seychelles in the field of Tourism

The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Mozambique to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Ms Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 8th July 2024 ahead of her accreditation ceremony on Tuesday 9th July at…

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Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis

Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center provides guests with everything to ensure a balanced and comfortable stay

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its debut in Tunis with the opening of Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center (http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE). Nestled in the heart of Tunisia’s bustling capital city, Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center offers easy access to some of the city’s top attractions such as Al-Zaytuna Mosque,…

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Dream Hotels & Resorts and CityBlue Hotels Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote Pan-African Hospitality

CityBlue, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain with properties across Accra, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala, Kigali, Lamu, Mombasa and Nairobi plans to reach 50 operating hotels by 2028

Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) (www.CityBlueHotels.com) are proud to announce a strategic sales and representation partnership aimed at fortifying their market presence across Africa. Embodied by the tagline, ‘Collaborating for a Brighter African Hospitality Future’, the alliance marks a significant milestone in bringing together two renowned…

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Lagos Business School (LBS) and CityBlue Hotels Partner to Drive Growth in the Hospitality Industry in Africa

This partnership will strengthen the company’s focus on executive leadership development and critically, expand CityBlue’s ESG and governance strategy across sub-Saharan Africa

Africa’s leading Business School, Lagos Business School (LBS), has appointed Jameel Verjee, founder and CEO of CityBlue Hotels (www.CityBlueHotels.com/), Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, to the advisory board of LBS Hospitality Initiative alongside industry heavyweights Trevor Ward and Mossadeck Bally.  The Academic Director of LBS Hospitality Initiative, Dr Belinda Nwosu…

CityBlue Hotels
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CityBlue Hotels Invests in Agtech Startup Farm to Feed

Farm to Feed’s tech-enabled platform paired on-the-ground aggregators and transportation using freezer trucks provides a solution to this climate issue setting a new standard for food sustainability in Kenya

CityBlue Hotels (www.CityBlueHotels.com), Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed, which sources imperfect surplus produce directly from farmers, increasing their income and fighting food loss. This enhances CityBlue’s ESG credentials and solidifies the impact investment thesis of its parent, The…