Liberia: House’s Chairman On IBCT Appeals for U.S.$3m in 2025 Budget

[ad_1] As the preparations for the Draft 2025 National Budget by the Executive get into gear, an appeal has been lodged to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to have a serious consideration of the cultural and entertainment sectors. Montserrado County District #17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson, chairman of the House's Committee on Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Tourism (IBCT), over the weekend made an appeal for the inclusion of the National Collective Societies of Liberia, arguing that the development of the […]

October 3, 2024

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Liberia: From Cemetery to Nat’l Memorial Site?

[ad_1] In a bid to breathe new life into one of Liberia's most historic landmarks, Ambassador for Tourism Christopher Hays Onanuga has announced plans to redevelop the iconic Palm Grove Cemetery--known locally as Center Street Graveyard--into a national memorial site. The bold initiative, aimed at both honoring Liberia's past and boosting its future tourism potential, is set to restore dignity to a place that has long fallen into disrepair. In a recent interview, Onanuga spoke passionately about the current state […]

October 3, 2024

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Kenya: President Ruto Defends Planned JKIA Lease to Adani Group to Boost Tourism

[ad_1] Nairobi Kenya — President William Ruto has defended plans to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Indian company Adani Group for renovations and expansion, aiming to enhance Kenya's capacity to attract 5 million tourists by 2027. Speaking at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2024 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Ruto emphasized Kenya's position as a premier tourist destination, making the proposed airport revamp a top priority. "We want to have five million tourists, and that's why we need […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Tourism Contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP – Report

[ad_1] The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years. The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. The State's Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, had recently, revealed that the State's GDP has moved from N27 trillion to N41 trillion within four years of Governor […]

October 2, 2024

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Tanzania: Tourism, Export Sectors Upsurge Boost Earnings

[ad_1] TANZANIA: Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national economy, enhancing foreign exchange earnings. "The rise in travel receipts arises from the recovery observed in the tourism industry, reflected by the increase of tourist arrivals by […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Emirates Flight Touches Down in Lagos After 2-Year Break

[ad_1] For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed operations after suspending flights in 2021 due to unresolved issues, including the airline's trapped funds in Nigeria. Flight EK 783, a Boeing 777-300ER, touched down at the old terminal of MMIA at 3:32 PM. However, the flight arrived with several empty seats, reflecting a subdued return to operations. While […]

October 2, 2024

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Ethiopia’s Triple Unwto Awards for Eco-Tourism Excellence

[ad_1] Ethiopia's tourism sector has seen consecutive global recognition in recent years, with destinations in the country being consistently named among the world's best eco-tourism sites by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In 2021 and 2022, Wonchi and Choke Mountain's Eco Villages were honored as top eco-tourism villages. In 2023, the Lepis ecotourism village in the Oromia State received the same recognition, making Ethiopia the recipient of UNWTO honors for three consecutive years. During this year's World Tourism […]

October 1, 2024

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Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Permanent Secretaries, RDP Tourism Chief

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame, on Monday, September 30, made new appointments across various departments, according to a statement for the Prime Minister's Office. Frank Gatera was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President. Michelle Byusa was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, replacing Yvonne Umulisa who named the clerk to the Senate. Umulisa has previously served in other positions, including as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Investments and Privatization, and Economic and […]

October 1, 2024

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Kenya Eyes Five Million Tourist Arrivals By 2027

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Ministry of Tourism is devising a new strategy to increase international tourist arrivals to five million by 2027. It seeks to achieve this through a Tembea Kenya, which will soon be launched, to boost the number from the current about 2 million arrivals yearly. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano spoke while hosting tourism players at an event in Nairobi yesterday. "This happens mainly through participation in local and international events, campaigns, policy advocacy, and in creating […]

August 29, 2024

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