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April 01, 2024 |
VOL. VI Number 6 |
Mauritius to focus on Tier II cities in India in 2024 |
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Mauritius expects to reach its pre-pandemic tourist arrival numbers this year, Arvind Bundhun, Director of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority tells India Outbound in an interview. Bundhun says that with improving connectivity, he expects India also to cross the 2019 levels.
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June Chepkemei named Kenya Tourism Board CEO |
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After a gap of over 18 months, Kenya Tourism Board has a new, full-time Chief Executive Officer as June Chepkemei takes over from John Chirchir, who has been officiating as Acting CEO for the past 18 months.
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| Egypt & the ‘Big 5’ dominate hotel pipelines in Africa |
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When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, Egypt is the top country while Nigeria and Morocco take up the second and third spots. Marriott International, Hilton and Accor take up the top spots in terms of hotels.
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| Broad diversity at this year’s WTM Africa content calendar |
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With over 73 live sessions across responsible tourism, MICE and business travel and travel technology, the stage is set for the 2024 edition of WTM Africa that would be held at Cape Town from April 10 to 12.
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| ILTM Africa 2024 meets surging demand for luxury African travel |
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Focussed on luxury travel opportunities within Africa and Indian Ocean region, the 9th edition of ILTM Africa will be held in Cape Town from April 7-9.
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| International tourist arrivals in Uganda grow 56 pc in 2023 |
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With about 1.2 million overseas visitors in 2023, Ugandan tourism industry grew by 56 pc last year, while international tourism receipts crossed USD 1 billion.
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| Kenya Airways reports first profit in 7 years |
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The national carrier of Kenya, Kenya Airways, that attracted unsolicited controversy after an expansion drive left it with hundreds of millions of dollars in debt, has reported its first operating profit since 2017.
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| Red Dot Representation bags mandate for Kenya’s luxury DMC Wild Whispers |
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Red Dot Representation will represent Kenyan DMC Wild Whispers in India to showcase East Africa's vibrant luxury tourism offerings including private guided safaris and Masai Mara migration.
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| IRIS Reps to represent Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, Zanzibar in India |
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To enhance its visibility in the Indian market, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, a luxury hotel in Zanzibar has signed IRIS Reps as its representative in the Indian market.
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| Namibia’s first Hilton Garden Inn opens in Windhoek |
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Marking the brand's debut in Namibia, Hilton has unveiled the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek that features 174-guest rooms blending contemporary and indigenous designs.
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| JW Marriott announces second hotel in Kenya |
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JW Marriott has unveiled its second property in Kenya with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi, featuring 315 rooms over 35 floors.
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