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Switzerland and Morocco, a Promising Tourism Partnership
Lucerne, Switzerland, February 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The pandemic has the world firmly in its grasp. The tourism industry is under pressure too and needs to reinvent itself. It’s a challenge,…
UNWTO Official Visit to Morocco Initiates Preparations for General Assembly
Rabat, Morocco, February 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Kingdom of Morocco met to advance the organization of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October…
Study Finds Ways to Boost Intra-African Trade and Build Resilience
Geneva, Switzerland, January 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On 1 January 2021, the African Union launched the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s biggest free trade area and…
British Supermodel Naomi Campbell Named Kenya Tourism Ambassador
Nairobi, Kenya, January 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has announced the appointment of English supermodel Naomi Campbell to become Magical Kenya…
Earth Observation Data Could Represent Billion-Dollar Opportunity for Africa
Geneva, Switzerland, January 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Earth Observation data provides a billion-dollar opportunity for economies on the African continent, one that could create jobs and build new…
Seychelles Resort Leads the Way in Sustainability and Green Tourism
Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles, January 8, 2020 / VISITSEYCHELLES / Seychelles is increasingly winning a reputation for being a stand-out holiday destination for discerning travellers in search of…
Tourism Needs More Than IMF-Led Program, Alain St. Ange
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / End of year message from Alain St.Ange, former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine of the Seychelles – “Tourism…
Alain St. Ange Praised for Contribution to Seychelles and Global Tourism Industry
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Presidential candidate of One Seychelles political party in the just concluded elections held in October 2020 and Former Tourism…
Alain St. Ange Making News Around the World
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The recent announcement that tourism personality Alain St. Ange had retired from politics was reported on in the four corners of the…
Investments and Education Focus of High-Level UNWTO Tunisia Visit
Tunis, Tunisia, November 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met with H.E. Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, and his Head of government…
UNWTO in Namibia – First Visit to African Member State Since Start of the Pandemic
Windhoek, Namibia, November 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid a first visit to an African Member State since the start of the…
Atrevia to Work with UNWTO to Boost Tourism in Africa
Madrid, Spain, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a global Communication and Strategic Positioning company, won the Inspiration…
Alain St.Ange Lets Go of Weekly Saint Ange Tourism Report
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Seychelles former and most popular Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange, who made a bid for the highest office for Tourism Ministers in…
UNWTO and ITC Collaborate to Strengthen Coastal Tourism in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the main attractions of Liberia is its coastal tourism product. In recent years, several initiatives have been undertaken to develop and…
Hyatt Announces Plans for First Hyatt Hotel in Cape Town
Chicago, USA, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate…
Alain St.Ange Speaks on Seychelles Presidential Debates
Victoria,Mahé, Seychelles, October 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Presidential Debates were a momentous step forward for our fragile democracy. My only regret was that there were no questions…
UNWTO and Google Host First Tourism Acceleration Program in Africa
Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Advancing digitalization will be key to adapting to the new tourism environment. The Covid-19 crisis has disproportionately affected tourism, a…
World Tourism Day 2020, Message from the Seychelles
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, September 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As the world marks yet again Tourism Day it is important for us in Seychelles to say “Happy Tourism Day” to each and every one, but…
UNWTO Delegation Observes Safe Restart of Tourism in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt, August 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A high-level delegation from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the…
UNWTO Adapts Agenda for Africa to Accelerate Tourism Recovery
Madrid, Spain, July 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Member States from across Africa have shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. As with every other global region, African…