Deborah Rothe follows in the footsteps of David Ruetz as Exhibition Director of ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. In December 2022, Ruetz became Senior Vice President of Travel + Logistics at Messe Berlin, in which role he oversees the ILA Berlin Airshow as well as the global ITB brand family, along with...Read More

Africa Tourism Partners wish all its partners, stakeholders and the entire global travel and tourism community Happy and fulfilling New Year ahead. This year’s edition of Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit (www.youthtourismsummit.com) is scheduled for 31 May to 2 June 2023 in Namibia. Registration and entries for the Summit as well as Tourism Innovation...Read More

The 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards has recognized Botswana’s President, H.E Dr Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi for his Thought-Leadership role in supporting a myriad of tourism development projects and initiatives being carried by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Against this backdrop, the President was conferred a Special Recognition award for Thought-Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Development...Read More

The 5th annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) has emphasized the need for the African continent to leverage technology and innovation for the future of its tourism sector. This was the key focus when ministers, stakeholders, tourists, and journalists from over 50 African countries, Europe and America converged in Gaborone, Botswana, from October 24 to...Read More

Young South African innovator Scott Blount has been crowned the winner of the 2022 edition of the African Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge in Botswana. The ceremony held in Gaborone, Botswana, on October 26, saw the founder of Trip Clip win the award. Trip Clip is a fast-growing travel device that supports many electronic gadgets....Read More