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UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment

The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The event brought ...

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UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment13 June 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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888 - Eight countries. Eight days. Eight learnings. One Powerful Truth: Africa Must Be at the Centre of Global Tourism

In eight days, I had the honour of travelling across eight extraordinary countries—Namibia, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria. Each one taught me something vital not just about tourism, but about transformation. Every...

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22 May 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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​Africa’s Opportunity: Tourism Powered by Education and Skills

Tourism is one of Africa’s most promising sectors, contributing approximately 8.5% to the continent’s GDP and supporting over 24 million jobs, according to the African Union and the UN Tourism. It is not only a vital engine for economic growth but a...

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UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Namibia”

Tourism Doing Business Investing in Namibia aims to attract potential investors and provides essential insights into the vibrant opportunities within Namibia’s tourism sector. The guidelines showcase Namibia’s unique cultural heritage, robust econom...

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UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Namibia”25 March 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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UN Tourism Hosts Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Tanzania

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will host the Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Arusha on 23–25 April 2025. The ...

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UN Tourism Hosts Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Tanzania14 March 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination

In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector a pillar of economic diversification and sustainable growth. According to the latest UN Touri...

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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination29 January 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
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Sierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women in Tourism Regional Congress, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping the tourism landscape and opportun...

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Sierra Leone and UN Tourism join forces to host Women in Tourism Regional Congress16 October 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
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