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

United Nations (UN) Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Namibia”

The guidelines showcase Namibia’s unique cultural heritage, robust economy, and supportive business environment

UN Tourism has presented its “Tourism Doing Business” guidelines, focused on the opportunities for international investors in Namibia’s burgeoning tourism sector “Tourism Doing Business Investing in Namibia” aims to attract potential investors and provides essential insights into the vibrant opportunities within Namibia’s tourism sector. The guidelines showcase Namibia’s unique cultural…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Concludes Regional Tourism Training in Banjul With Renewed Commitment to Attract 10 Million Intra-Community Tourists by 2029

The choice of The Gambia as the host country reflects its significance in fostering regional tourism cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has successfully concluded a five-day high-level regional training workshop on responsible tourism and the free movement of persons, held in Banjul, The Gambia. This strategic gathering represented a significant milestone in the implementation of the ECOTOUR Regional Policy (2021–2030), reinforcing the Commission’s…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches Regional Tourism Capacity-building Program to Strengthen Economic Integration

The program is implemented in accordance with the approval granted by His Excellency, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, for the purpose of capacity building for stakeholders in tourism across all Member States

Recognizing the critical role of tourism as a driver of regional integration and economic growth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a multi-day capacity-building program in Banjul, The Gambia, on March 17, 2025. This initiative aims to equip stakeholders with the necessary tools to enhance tourism…

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

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    • City of Madinah to host forum with spotlight on elevating every step of the Umrah journey
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    • Event organisers Tahaluf to bring award winning organisational expertise to expand the forums reach
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Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Returns Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Madinah Region

The Kingdom’s impressive milestone of welcoming over 14 million visitors to Madinah in 2023 underscores the growing importance of a seamless and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage experience

City of Madinah to host forum with spotlight on elevating ​every step of the ​​​​​ Umrah​ journey​​     ​  Presented by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the three-day event will welcome over 150 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors   Content sector focus includes technology, healthcare, airlines, mobility, and transport  Event organisers…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announces Ecotour 19-29 training to enhance regional Tourism policy implementation

Participants will engage in comprehensive sessions covering strategic priorities, objectives, and implementation programs designed to harmonize tourism development across ECOWAS member states

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pleased to announce the upcoming ECOTOUR 19-29 Training Support to the Implementation of Tourism Regional Policy. This significant event underscores ECOWAS’s commitment to strengthening the tourism sector across West Africa, fostering economic growth, and promoting regional integration. Scheduled to take place from March…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities

The meeting tackled the arrangements and organizational aspects related to the upcoming celebration for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in July 2025

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Mr. Sherif Fathy, Managing Director of the United Media Services Company UMS Mr. Tarek Makhlouf, and board member of the company Mr. Mohamed Al-Saadi. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said…

SPARK

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SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt

The Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub is now live and available in both English and Arabic, offering tourism professionals and job seekers the opportunity to advance their careers in the industry

SPARK (https://SPARK.Ngo/), in partnership with EYouth and with support from  Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt -  a pioneering platform designed to equip 25,000 individuals across the MENA region with essential skills for the tourism industry (Maharat.SPARK.Ngo/). The launch event, held at the Triumph Plaza…

Marriott International, Inc.

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    • Turaco Ngorongoro Valey, a Tribute Porfolio Hotel - Aerial view of the pool and recreation area
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Tribute Portfolio Marks Its Debut in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with the Opening of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The communal spirit of the Maasai is reflected in the hotel’s design, with shared spaces like outdoor dining areas and a central bonfire encouraging interaction and connection

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania's Arusha…

Aleph Hospitality
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Aleph Hospitality Expands Presence in Ghana with the Signing of a Second Hotel

The Dubai-based hospitality group has been entrusted with the management of The Address by owners DevtracoPlus

Aleph Hospitality (www.AlephHospitality.com), the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, is set to expand its footprint in Ghana with the addition of The Address, a landmark hotel in Accra, to its growing portfolio.  The Address is owned by DevtracoPlus Limited (https://apo-opa.co/3XjX7NX), one of Ghana’s leading…

Marriott International, Inc.

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    • Render of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp
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Marriott International Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio in Kenya with a Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Safari Camps

The planned projects will mark the debut of The Ritz-Carlton in the luxury safari market and the opening of the second JW Marriott safari camp in Kenya

Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today unveiled plans to open two luxury tented safari camps in Kenya, following the signings of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp (https://apo-opa.co/4bhGcSb) and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp with Lazizi Mara Limited and Lazizi Solio Limited, respectively, both part of the Lazizi…

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