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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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​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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