Durban – As Africa’s Travel Indaba wrapped up today, the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) made waves with a landmark agreement aimed at transforming how the world experiences one of South Africa’s greatest treasures: the Kruger National Park. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Limpopo and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), signaling the start of a partnership that seeks to market the two provinces as a single tourism destination. Speaking exclusively to African Times at…

BRICS tourism ministers met in Brasilia. The key outcome was the approval of the Cerrado Declaration, which consolidates the desire of the member countries to promote sustainable, inclusive and environmentally friendly tourism. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. The event was headed by the Minister of Tourism of Brazil Celso Sabino. The document was so named in honour of one of the largest natural biomes of the Republic and the second largest in Latin America…

DURBAN — The tourism sector should leave outdated approaches and embrace innovation.  This was the message at the official opening of Africa’s premier tourism trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban on Monday, 12th of May, 2025 with a renewed vision for the future of the continent’s tourism industry.  The event is being hosted at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, and is expected to draw hundreds of delegates, exhibitors, and buyers from across the globe. Before…

The United Arab Emirates’ tourism sector continues to demonstrate strong growth, with hotel revenues reaching US$10.11 billion from January to October 2024 – 4per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The hotel occupancy rate also rose to approximately 78 per cent, reflecting a 2.7 per cent growth year-on-year, according to Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

Dubai’s tourism sector is booming, with the city welcoming 18.72 million international overnight visitors in 2024, an increase of 9 per cent over the previous year. The data was released by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), reports China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. A key contributor to this growth was the growing number of Chinese tourists. Dubai welcomed 824,000 visitors from China in 2024, up 31 per cent from last year. Dubai has been implementing various initiatives,…

Egypt is strengthening its global competitiveness by showcasing the country’s unique heritage and expanding promotional efforts to attract new markets. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The country recognises tourism as an important economic activity and is actively implementing a National Tourism Development Strategy to maximise its potential. Investment support, including partnerships with the private sector and the provision of various incentives, has also been prioritised. These measures have led to international recognition and…

Last year, more than 31 million people visited Dubai’s urban parks and recreation areas, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to the previous year. This was reported by the emirate’s municipality, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Public parks attracted the highest number of visitors – 20.8 million. Meanwhile, the emirate’s five largest parks, including Zabeel, Mushrif, Al Mamzar Beach, Dubai Creek, and Safa, welcomed a total of 6.69 million guests. The Quranic Park…

The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to welcome a delegation of 100 tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event, “100 Tour Operators in Half of the World,” taking place from 19 to 23 February. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. This five-day gathering will bring together leading tourism professionals, tour guides, and international travel specialists. Among the participants are tourism experts from India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia,…

India’s tourism sector is poised for a period of transformative growth, projected to generate 24 million new job opportunities in tier 2 and 3 cities by 2033, fuelled by the rapid development of these smaller urban centres, according to a new report. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. This expansion is expected to create a more balanced workforce, comprising 75 per cent male and 25 per cent female talent. According to the World Travel and Tourism…

Iran is intensifying its efforts to protect and promote its cultural heritage and tourism sector to achieve top-tier recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), according to Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. This is reported by Iran Press News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister Salehi Amiri articulated a vision for the future, revealing that Iran is developing comprehensive five-year and twenty-year plans dedicated to elevating its tourism industry. Under…