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In-Person Attendance At The 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit Has Closed

Africa.com · June 17, 2025

Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by clicking...

In-person attendance at the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit closed

Joy FM · June 17, 2025

Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. The Summit will also be streamed on various social media platforms, allowing stakeholders worldwide who have not...

Overseas Adventure Travel And Grand Circle Travel Launch Sweepstakes With 10 Chances To Win A FREE Trip

MENAFN · June 16, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BOSTON, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) and Grand Circle Travel (GCT) have launched their biggest-ever Vacation Ambassador Sweepstakes - giving current travelers the chance to earn rewards and...

Miss Chobe Tourism an empowerment flagship

MMEGI · June 16, 2025

In an interview with Arts&Culture, she explains that Miss Chobe Tourism Botswana pageant and fashion show is more than a competition but a livelihood empowerment platform for school children and youth in the Chobe District. The upcoming edition of...

Travel & Tourism: AYTIS 2025: 20 young entrepreneurs selected to shape Africa’s travel future

Graphic · May 31, 2025

Now in its seventh edition, the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYTIS) has established itself as the premier platform dedicated to unearthing, nurturing and promoting youth-led innovation in Africa’s travel and tourism...

Travel Southern Africa is Redefining Exploration

South Africa Today · June 10, 2025

Cape Town, South Africa—Step into a world brimming with adventure and captivating stories on each page. Introducing Travel Southern Africa, an innovative magazine poised to transform perceptions and inspire exploration of the diverse and...

Hiking in Botswana's Okavango Delta: Top trails"

NewsBytes ·

One of the largest islands in the Okavango Delta, Chief's Island offers a trail that takes trekkers through different ecosystems. From elephants, giraffes to various bird species, the trail offers opportunities to spot wildlife. Trekking through...

AviaDev Africa 2025: Zanzibar dazzled as leaders gathered to shape Africa’s aviation and travel future

Joy FM · June 15, 2025

For three days in June, beneath palm-fringed skies and the balmy Indian Ocean breeze, over 400 aviation stakeholders from across Africa and beyond gathered on the fabled Spice Island of Zanzibar for AviaDev Africa 2025 – the continent’s premier...

Wilderness Launches Shokomoka Agriculture Facility

Botswana Gazette · June 26, 2025

Wilderness just announced a P2.4 million agriculture and training project in Shorobe aimed at empowering local communities and strengthening sustainable tourism through impact-driven partnerships GAZETTE REPORTER Wilderness has launched a new...

How Botswana Can Build a Leaner, Smarter State

Botswana Gazette · June 13, 2025

If we fail to rationalise now, economic reality will soon do it for us — and with far more disruption than if we acted by design, writes DOUGLAS RASBASH Long seen as a model of political stability and prudent governance, Botswana now stands on the...

Why 'Challenge Travel' Is Trending Among Adventure Lovers—and Some of the Best Experiences to Book

Travel + Leisure ·

“People want bold and challenging travel experiences,” says Tom Marchant, cofounder of the outfitter Black Tomato. The company debuted its Get Lost itineraries in 2017, giving a select few clients the chance to role-play survival situations in the...

Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

BBC · June 6, 2025

Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines, citing a prolonged downturn in global demand. Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global mining giant De Beers, saw its sales revenue drop by almost 50%...

Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document

Liverpool Echo · June 13, 2025

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...

The 4-day workweek revolution: 10 success stories across the EMEA region

ETHRWorld EMEA · June 27, 2025

Workplace reform is no longer a fringe discussion; it’s a global shift in motion. As economies adapt to a more complex, post-pandemic reality, one idea in particular continues to gain momentum: the four-day workweek schedule. Once viewed as...

Top 10 Countries Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism

Geographical · June 12, 2025

Chobe National Park, Botswana. Image: Shutterstock By Geographical Staff The global tourism industry has long been a double-edged sword. While it can be a boon to national economies, communities in tourism hotspots often miss out on the benefits –...

How to Make Your Travel Experience Authentic and Unforgettable in Botswana

Syracuse New Times - New York · June 12, 2025

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Botswana offers a unique blend of adventure, wildlife, and cultural richness, making it one of Africa’s most fascinating destinations. With its vast landscapes and diverse ecosystems, this country is a...

South African ministers spend over R200 million on travel in a time of crisis

IOL ·

"A DISTURBING pattern of unchecked luxury", is what ActionSA accused the ministers in the Government of National Unity for having spent over R200 million on travel since stepping into office a year ago. The party was reacting to supposed spurge of...

Old Mutual rewards top-performing staff with luxury holiday trip

The Maravi Post · June 11, 2025

By Jones Gadama Old Mutual Limited has once again recognized and rewarded its top-performing staff across Africa with an all-expenses-paid holiday trip. A total of 74 staff members from various countries, including Malawi, Kenya, Rwanda, South...

AAFT School Of Hospitality And Tourism Showcases Global Culinary Diversity At International Conclave On Education

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Noida, India: The AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism presented a vibrant showcase of international cuisines as part of the International Conclave on Education, hosted at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City. The event...

AU Calls for Deeper Integration as Botswana and Ethiopia Strengthen Business Ties

Ethiopian News Agency ·

Addis Ababa, June 10, 2025 (ENA) -- The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The Embassy of...