A series of sporting events in Masvingo will form part of Zimbabwe’s strategy to diversify its tourism offering and attract more visitors ahead of the country’s flagship tourism expo Zimbabwe plans to use sport as a catalyst for tourism growth, with Masvingo set to host a series of sporting events ahead of the 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo in September. This is reported by The Herald, a TV BRICS partner. The programme, scheduled for 1 to 4 September,…

The sector recorded higher international and domestic visitor numbers, alongside growth in tourism enterprises and employment Ghana welcomed 1,306,962 international tourists in 2025, up from 1,288,804 the previous year. Tourism revenue generated by international arrivals reached US$4.34 billion, according to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie. Domestic tourism also recorded growth, with visits rising from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025, representing a 7 per cent increase. Gomashie outlined the sector’s contribution to economic…

Urban renewal projects transform Ethiopia’s capital from a transit hub into a growing leisure and business travel destination, hosting more than 221 global events⁠ Addis Ababa is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, with large-scale urban regeneration projects and a sharp increase in international conferences boosting the Ethiopian capital’s global profile, as reported by ENA, a TV BRICS partner. According to the Addis Ababa Tourism Commission, the city hosted more than 221 international conferences during the…

The document will help increase the flow of investment into the economies of both countries Brazil and Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting initiatives in the field of sustainable tourism. The document was signed by the Ethiopian Ambassador to Brazil, Liulseged Tadesse, and the Brazilian Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Costa Feliciano. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. During the signing ceremony, Tadesse noted that the memorandum…

It is expected to boost the capital’s appeal to tourists and investors The new project to develop the Kebena River will mark an important step in transforming Ethiopia’s capital into a world-class city, improve residents’ quality of life and further strengthen Addis Ababa’s position as an attractive destination for tourism and investment, said the city’s mayor, Adanech Abiebie. Her comments were reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. The project covers an area of 87.6 hectares and…

The introduction of electronic health records, artificial intelligence technologies and the development of specialist medical care are key elements of the strategy The Ethiopian Ministry of Health plans to digitise over 80 per cent of government hospitals and clinics by 2030. Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), a partner of TV BRICS, reported that this move is part of Ethiopia’s efforts towards digital transformation in the healthcare sector, with the aim of establishing itself as a leading centre for medical tourism in…

A meeting from a series of closed strategic sessions of the media network, bringing together representatives of diplomacy, business and media At the headquarters of TV BRICS in Moscow, a round table entitled “Russia and South Africa: Developing Multidisciplinary Cooperation in Economics, Culture, and Tourism” was held. The event was part of a series of closed conferences by TV BRICS dedicated to current issues and development prospects of sectoral markets in the Global South space. It brought together representatives of…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban to position tourism as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and African integration, while calling for easier travel across the continent through visa reforms and regional partnerships. Addressing delegates at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said Africa’s tourism sector was entering a new era of growth after years of global disruption and recovery. The annual tourism showcase, hosted in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially open the 2026 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban on Tuesday, as government and tourism leaders look to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth and job creation. The annual tourism trade exhibition, hosted by South African Tourism, will take place from 12 to 14 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre under the theme “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”. Widely regarded as one of the continent’s largest tourism…

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase. Trips by foreign nationals to and from China rose to 1.26 million during the holiday, a 12.5 percent increase from a year earlier. Among those entering China, 436,000 came visa-free, up 14.7 percent. China has expanded visa-free policies in recent years, allowing longer…