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Issue 003 | June - August 2018 Travel and Tourism Magazine
Zimbabwe
A World of Wonders. The pleasure awaits!
ISSN 2550-3405
Nigeria readies to showcase it’s Tourism Ministers Discuss Upgrading Tourism key factor
best during UNWTO CAF session integrated Regional Tourism in fighting terrorism –
President El- Sisi
from the
editor
Tourism and Digital
Travel and Tourism Magazine
Transformation – Is
Africa Ready?
T
Editorial Team
Ben Ohene-Ayeh he United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has identified
Consultant Editor the need for digital transformation of global tourism as the surest way
to take the industry to its apex.
Kojo Bentum-Williams
Managing Editor In the estimation of the world tourism specialized body, if the travel and
tourism industry is to attain maximum utilization of its capacity, it needs to
Samuel Obeng Appah
embrace online strategies in its entirety.
Content Editor
Contributing Writers As a media house concerned with the digital development of Africa’s tourism,
Angela Dzidzornu we at Voyages Afriq do agree wholeheartedly with the world body.
Jonathan A. Benaiah We could not agree more with this refreshing innovation from the Zurab-led
Marian Ansah UNWTO and call on the African Union (AU) to begin a continental wakeup call
Sarah Gibbens on all member states to take up the digital challenge.
Prof Wolfgang Thome
Agatha Tongzok Forsac Iyok According to the UNWTO, “tourism is the world’s third largest export trade after
Dominic Andoh chemicals and fuel. International tourism receipts and arrivals accounted for
1,442 billion USD in 2016 representing 30% of the world’s services industry and
Administration/Marketing
7% of overall exports in goods and services:’’ Again according to the UN body,
Jennifer Nyavor
Glaou Eddie Fortune
tourism represents 10% of world GDP, impacting on exports, job creation
Symphorien Kouabile investment and development of infrastructure among others.
Photo Credit But if one looks at Africa’s share in world tourism delivery which is only a
Ken Amoah, UNWTO, WTTC, meagre 5%, it looks pitiful and unattractive, a situation which beacons African
Tourism Ministry, Ogun State-Nigeria countries to diversify their economies if they want to be serious players in the
global competitive tourism market.
Design and Layout
GP Communications It is general knowledge that tourism provides the magic wand to transform
most country’s economies especially in Africa.
Publisher
Voyages Afriq
Media Ltd.
The products from Africa will continue to attract mass traffic and interest.
Products such as wildlife, safari, beach, culture, traditions, untapped natural
resources and history are must-sees but if not marketed with heavy doses
of innovation and transformational digital strategies, Africa will perpetually
wallow at the lower rungs in the world tourism market place.
Africa’s challenges such as outdated legislation and regulation, fear of failure,
lack of awareness, uncooperative as well as lack of communication, strict
border controls, lack of technology and funding have been identified as the
hindrances to its tourism development.
However, the UNWTO thinks adopting the right policies, capacity building,
training and management as well as innovation and technology could
change the Africa tragedy.
A few positive new ideas such as visa relaxation, introduction of seamless
travels and regional cooperation in joint marketing and promotion have
been embarked upon especially in Southern Africa but these are little drops
in the global arena.
We are in the digital age. Global trends in marketing tourism have changed
from what used to be the old order. Let Africa respond and lift its game to
be a big team player in the innovation and digital transformation space to
compete favorably and profitably.
The future is on Africa’s side let its tourism leaders embrace modern trends
for that will maximize the continent’s potential in sustainable economic
growth, job creation, curb rural/ urban migration, reduce antagonism among
rural/urban dwellers and distribute national wealth.
By applying smartness concept to address travellers’ needs before, during
and after their trips, destinations could increase their competitiveness level.
ICT make cities more accessible and enjoyable for both residents and visitors
through interactive service interconnectivity to all local organisations to
provide real- time services and also use data centrally for better coordination.
The die is not cast, Africa can scale the poverty wall, underdevelopment and
low standards of living through serious adaptation to key trends and changes
that will transform its tourism delivery in the short, medium and long term.
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IN THIS ISSUE
6. Africa at ITB Berlin 2018
8. New UNWTO Agenda for Africa moves ahead in Berlin
10. Nigeria Gets ready to Showcase it’s Best during
UNWTO CAF session
10. Rwanda Bags Best African Exhibitor Award at ITB 2018
12. WTM Africa 2018 Celebrates Phenomenal Three Days!
15. Tourism Ministers Discuss integrated Regional Tourism
at Africa’s Travel Indaba
16. Zurab Pololikashvilli’s 100 Days in office
19. UNWTO Appoints Football Stars as Ambassadors
of Responsible Tourism
19 Upgrading Tourism Key Factor in Fighting Terrorism –
08 20
President El- Sisi
Malawi Targets 15% Tourism Contribution to GDP by 2020
23 Ghana Airport Company to Host Routes 2018 Awards
23 New Tourism Minister Envisions Seychelles
as a model for sustainable Tourism
24 Last Male Northern White Rhino Sudan Remembered
27 Outstanding Tourism Players Celebrated at
Ghana National Tourism Awards
28 Bravehearts Expeditions Redefining Adventure
Tourism in Ghana
29 New Ghana Tourism Federation Executives
pledge to revamp Association
31 The Virtual Tourism evolution in Nigeria
32 Zimbabwe, A world of wonders
44 35 Ghana’s Accra City Hotel Begins Expansion
with Multi Complex project
35 Arsenal FC & RDB ink 3-year Deal to Promote
Rwandan Tourism
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37 Doula and Limbe: The Nightlife Sanctuaries of Cameroon
38 The Quality of Service Standards and Related Factors
in Ghana’s hospitality Industry
40 Selling to the Regional Market, a Winner’s Mindset
42 African Tourism Administrators sign the
Declaration of Kinshasha
44 UNWTO and UN Environment join forces to Empower
media as environment and wildlife defenders
44 Africa World Airlines adds Freetown to its growing
Destinations
45 Accor Hotels Agrees to buy Movenpick Hotels
for $567million
45 Rwanda Honoured with the WTTC’S First
Global Leadership Award
46 WTTC Members join fight against illegal Wildlife Trade
48 Kenya Tourism Federation kicks against
KTB’s International Exhibition withdrawal
48 Emirates Extends Marketing Agreement with Seychelles
Tourism Board
49 Marriott International Debut in West Africa with the
opening of the Accra Marriott Hotel
49 Ethiopian Operate Accra- Texas Direct flights
50 Arabian Travel Market 2018
52 Travel and Hospitality Trade Blitz
55 Facts About Africa
55 UNWTO’s Executive Council Supports the Priorities of
the Secretary-General
56 Africa Drum Festival
57 UGBS Holds 5th Destination Tourism Legon
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Tourism Marketing Exhibition
What’s up Africa?
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 5
AFRICA AT
ITB Berlin 2018
The 2018 edition of the International Tourism Bourse (ITB Berlin) Africa’s huge presence was reinforced
ended successfully with reaffirmation of the exhibition as the by the attendance of 28 members of
world’s leading travel show the very vibrant African Travel and
Tourism Association (ATTA) based in
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London, UK.
he fair attained 5% upsurge in The impressive African stands included
numbers of participation but Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, The rhythmic African Hall also as
more importantly more deals Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Namibia, part of country open days held
closed with an expanded participation Mauritius and Reunion Islands. several receptions for patrons of
with enhanced sector portfolios. the event. East African Tourism
Others include Mayotte, Botswana, under one umbrella began with their
African countries continue to climb the Ghana, Gambia, Uganda, Rwanda, EAC reception with a call for better
global tourism trade ladder. During our Togo, Mali, Cote D’ivoire and collaboration among their partner
interaction with many of the African Swaziland. countries. Ghana and Rwanda with
trade exhibitors, they admitted that dancing and drumming attracted
visitations to their respective stands The rest were Madagascar, Ethiopia, a host of visitors. The proverbial
had dropped but patronage seem to Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, African hospitality was at its peak
be more of qualitative value which Tunisia, Cameroon, Zambia, Cabo with receptions held to promote the
eventually gave them hope for the Verde , Senegal, Malawi and Sao Tome. continent’s gastronomy
future
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New UNWTO Agenda for
Africa moves ahead in Berlin
Berlin, Germany, 9 March 2018 – An African ministerial working of all its member countries of the
meeting conveyed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continent –in the Nigerian capital of
during this year’s Berlin International Tourism Fair ITB (8 March) Abuja (4-6 June).
agreed to move ahead with a new ten-point UNWTO Agenda The following countries were
represented at the meeting at ITB:
for Africa. The final document will be adopted at the UNWTO
Angola, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Congo,
Commission meeting for Africa, taking place in Nigeria in June this Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya,
year. Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco,
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Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Zambia,
gainst the backdrop of sector that last year attracted more
and Zimbabwe.
international tourist arrivals than 62 million international visitors.
expanding 8% in Africa in 2017, Issues on the UNWTO Agenda for Africa
and outgrowing the world average include, connectivity, image and brand,
increase in arrivals, tourism is gaining poverty alleviation, climate change,
weight as a development opportunity education and skills development, and
for the whole continent. UNWTO financing.
Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Delegates underscored the importance
stressed “tourism has huge potential to of educating other economic sectors
generate lasting development activity on the broad impact of tourism for
in Africa if we manage it in the right the benefit of societies and its people,
way, through is economic, social and and promoting tourism as a priority in
environmental sustainability”. national agendas.
The participants from 17 countries, The detailed, four-year UNWTO Agenda
including 14 ministers, supported a for Africa will be approved at the
coordinated approach to seizing the upcoming 61st Regional Commission
continent’s potential for tourism, a for Africa – UNWTO’s annual gathering
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Nigeria gets ready to showcase its
best during UNWTO CAF Session
Nigeria has assured the global tourism community about “Security, on-site preparations and
its readiness to host the continent’s commission for Africa activities are all in place to stage a very
conference. successful event,” Mr. Lai Mohammed
N
said. He believes the conference will be
igeria during the United Nations body in a closed-door meeting, a fine opportunity for the West African
World Tourism Organization Nigeria’s Minister for Information giant to pay attention to tourism.
(UNWTO) General Assembly and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed
in Chengdu, China was awarded the expressed gratitude to UNWTO for
right to host the UNWTO Commission granting them the right to host the all-
for Africa’s (CAF) 61st session. The important meeting.
Government signed the document to
host the event during this year’s Feria He said, Nigeria is prepared to host
Internacional de Turismo (FITUR ) in one of the best of the commission’s
Madrid. meeting in June. He added that,
Nigeria would also showcase to the
Addressing colleague African Ministers world the best of its creative arts
and the leadership of the UN tourism prowess.
Rwanda bags ‘Best African
Exhibitor Award’ at ITB 2018
Rwanda may be geographically small in size but certainly big in
spirit and showcased itself as the judges at ITB 2018 handed the
country once again the trophy for best exhibitor from Africa.
U
p against regional colleagues
from across Eastern Africa
and also against the giants in
African tourism, South Africa, Egypt and
Morocco, the Rwandan stand did their
country proud again as their charm
and competence captured the hearts
and minds of trade visitors, the public
and most importantly, the judges from
the Cologne Business School which
conducted the surveys and passed
judgement.
Notably present at the stand was
their national airline RwandAir,
which presently serves two European
destinations, Brussels and London
besides flying to a growing number of
routes across Africa with Abuja which
joined the list in April wth Cape Town
also launched in May.
10 | VOYAGESAFRIQGHANA:CULTURE, WARMTH AND RHYTHM
Akwaaba… nature smiles on Ghana the
and traditional drumming and
Formerly known as Gold Coast, way it does? Could it be the
dancing in the various regions
Ghana gained independence nature-kissed, golden land we
all go to show the diversity and
from Britain in 1957 becoming tread on or the warmth of our
vibrancy of our culture. The
the first sub-Saharan country to smile which is much like the
proverbial Ghanaian hospitality
break the chains of colonialism. sunshine we experience nearly
demonstrated through the
all year round?... Oh yes! Most
warmth of our smiles is much
Ghana is considered one of certainly, it is because we are
like the sunshine we experience
the easily accessible and most located at the centre of the
nearly all year round.
stable countries in West Africa world.
since its transition to multi-party Ecotourists are welcome to
democracy in 1992. No wonder Visit Ghana and experience
experience the essence of life
this West African nation has culture, warmth and rhythm at
by sampling unspoilt natural
increasingly become a first point the centre of the world…
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destination for most tourists coast, through the forest green
around the world who seek to to the adventurous savannah.
either get away from the stress It is thus not our fault that we
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VOYAGESAFRIQ | 11WTM Africa 2018
celebrates Phenomenal three days!
As a fitting tribute to the potential of tourism in Africa, WTM Africa
2018 has closed its doors to its most successful exhibition to date,
with attendees from all over the world. In addition there was a 6%
increase in pre-scheduled appointments on last year’s event and a
marked growth in exhibitors on previous years..
“
WTM Africa 2018 has been a importance of WTM Africa 2018 within
major success with exhibitors the tourism landscape.
and buyers alike already
expressing their interest in next year’s As part of centenary celebrations
edition. We have seen a steady flow of birth of former president, Nelson
of foot traffic across the exhibition Mandela, the City of Cape Town
floor over all three days, and record announced at WTM Africa that it will
attendance at all of our speaker be developing a multimedia exhibition
sessions,” says Chardonnay Marchesi, to commemorate the life of the former
South Africa Portfolio Director for Reed president, his Cape Town connection,
Exhibitions’ Travel, Tourism & Sports and the democratic movement within
Portfolio. the city.
Key and emerging source markets
Alderman Patricia De Lille, Executive
were represented by buyers and
Mayor City of Cape Town revealed:
travel professionals from 58 countries,
“We will unveil a public artwork of
including the Americas, Asia Pacific and
the former President at the City Hall
Middle Eastern regions from countries
to coincide with his birthday in July
such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi
2018. In 2019, on the anniversary
Arabia, Australia, China, India, Brazil,
of his release and historic address
Canada and Argentina.
to the world on 11 February 1990,
we will open the exhibition. This
“Travel and tourism are global
will contribute to the rich tourist
businesses with a worldwide market,
experience that already exists in Cape
and it is vital that companies either
Town’s historic central city, the oldest
large or small know and understand
urban area in southern Africa.”
how the market is developing and
how their customers are using online
platforms both for business and leisure. “WTM Africa has been a really good “WTM Africa 2018 has
The ETAS discussions give a great experience for Dream Hotels. We have been a major success with
snapshot of what is happening globally met with quality buyers, had busy days
on the stand and have enjoyed good exhibitors and buyers alike
online for travel and it helps businesses
to think about their online priorities service from Reed Exhibitions!” says already expressing their
for the coming year,” surmised Damian Wayne Neath, National Sales Manager interest in WTM Africa
Cook, CEO of E-Tourism Frontiers, who for Dream Hotels. 2019! We have seen a
facilitated ETAS.
steady flow of foot traffic
More extraordinary innovations for
Once again, WTM Africa 2018 was an even bigger and better WTM Africa across the exhibition floor
delighted to partner with the City of 2019, as well as audited statistics and over all three days, and
Cape Town. The continued support of numbers around WTM Africa 2018, record attendance at all of
the city is a key factor in the success of will be announced in coming weeks.
our speaker sessions,”
the show, and the involvement of the WTM Africa 2019 will take place in Cape
City of Cape Town is testament to the Town from 10-12 April 2019
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Tourism Ministers Discuss Integrated
Regional Tourism at Africa’s Travel Indaba Africa Region, Mrs. Elsia Grandcourt
Tourism Ministers from several African Countries have called for stated that although it was important
greater regional cooperation to ensure growth in tourism across to recognise the economic gains of
the continent. tourism, it is equally important to
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acknowledge the social benefits of
his emerged at the fifth African environment that will facilitate synergy peace and social cohesion brought on
Ministerial Session hosted by in the development of regional tourism by tourism in the continent.
South African Minister of Tourism products, and ensure the growth and “Tourism is bringing us together
Mr. Derek Hanekom in Durban on sustainability of the African tourism and breaking down barriers and
the eve of Africa’s Travel Indaba. This market,” said Minister Hanekom. stereotypes as it has open up the world
session aimed to lay a foundation for Tourism Ministers from Angola, for people to learn about its diverse
an integrated and sustainable tourism Kingdom of eSwatini, Lesotho, cultures and heritage.”
framework for the region. Mozambique, Namibia, Uganda,
Zambia and Zimbabwe were joined by “Our communities are a critical
Themed Integrated Regional Tourism a panel of tourism experts to explore measure of the success of tourism. As
– A tool for economic development, potential solutions to the challenges of we map the way towards an integrated
the session afforded African Ministers regional integration. tourism region, let us ensure that we
and key tourism industry experts and take our communities with us to ensure
players an opportunity to deliberate on The discussions emphasized the need sustainable tourism growth that will
the state of tourism in Africa. for increased commitment from all be enjoyed by future generations,” said
African states in implementing the Grandcourt.
“Tourism in Africa is advancing steadily bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements.
and we have been able to leverage This would encourage governments to The African Ministerial session took
successfully on our geographical and ensure that the basic infrastructure and place on the eve of the official opening
cultural assets to attract tourists to our regulatory frameworks are in place to of the 2018 Africa Travel Indaba in
continent.” facilitate regional tourism growth. Durban South Africa. The trade show
African tourist arrivals increased by 8% remains the largest tourism-marketing
“With global tourist arrivals predicted (4 million tourists) to reach 58 million event in Africa. This year’s event
to reach 134 million by 2030, there is in 2016, and it supported 8.3 million received thousands of delegates from
an increased need for us to address the direct jobs. According to the Word across the world to witness and share
challenges that hinder the growth of Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), this in Africa’s tourism success stories that
tourism. number is expected to increase to 11.6 was shared by the 21 countries who
million jobs by 2028. exhibited at Africa’s Travel Indaba, that
took place from 8 to 10 May 2018, at
“This will require that we find ways to the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention
work together to create an enabling United Nations World Tourism
Organisation (UNWTO) Director of Centre in Durban.
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 15Zurab Pololikashvili’s
100 Days in Office
Following his election by the Executive Council of the United From his first official event at the Feria
Nations World Tourism Organization in Madrid in May 2017 and Internacional de Turismo ( FITUR)
his subsequent affirmation by the General Assembly at the 22nd where he joined the King of Spain
session in Chengdu, China, the newly appointed UNWTO Secretary His Majesty Felipe VI to open the
exhibition to his first official trip to
General , Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili assumed office in the
Portugal. We present S-G’s hundred
first week of January 2018. days in office with a collection of
photos
The King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe IV (Extreme Left) Zurab Pololiksahvili (second from left) in a group
accompanied by Zurab Pololikashvili (Extreme Right) photograph with the Portugese President during his SG Zurab Pololikashvili as Guest of Honor of the City
opened the 2018 FITUR in Madrid, Spain. trip to Portugal which was his first official trip as SG of Buenos Aires Legislature
Zurab Pololikashvili(Extreme Right) joins the
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leadership
of ITB Berlin during the opening ceremony of this Zurab Pololikashvili speaking to the media during the SG Zurab Pololikashvili and President Ilham Aliyev
year’s ITB Berlin. T20 Ministers Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina during his visit to Azerbeijan
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili with Zurab Polokashvili speaking at the Casa Árabe and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili with
EU Parliament President Antonio Tajani during his the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) jointly Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of
maiden official visit to EU Institutions in Brussels. organized sixth Ministerial forum at FITUR Bahrain, H.E. Zayed R. Alzayani.
Zurab Pololikashvili (Middle) flanked by Elsia Grand-
court Africa Regional Director of UNWTO, Mr Zhu, President Mauricio Macri of Argentina (Left) receiving
Executive Director at UNWTO during his meeting with Zurab Pololikashvili speaking at his first UNWTO a souvenir from SG Pololikashvili during the T20
African Tourism Ministers at ITB Berlin 2018 Awards ceremony on the sidelines of FITUR, Madrid. Ministers conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina
16 | VOYAGESAFRIQZurab Pololikashvili with Barcelona and Zurab Pololikashvili in a group photo with the President of Argentina H.E Mauricio Macri and
Argentine Forward Lionel Messi the T20 Ministers in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Zurab Pololikashvili with Ghana’s Minster of Tourism
Zurab Pololikashvili as Guest of Honor of the Zurab Pololikashvili signing an MoU between Arts and Culture Catherine Afeku at the
City of Buenos Aires Legislature UNWTO and the EU Parliament UNWTO Headquaters in Madrid, Spain
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Zurab Pololikashvili exchanging pleasantries with
Zurab Pololikashvili at the signing ceremony of Zurab Pololikashvili with Uganda’s Minster of German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the
UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism at FITUR Tourism and Antiquities Prof Ephraim Kamutu opening of the ITB Berlin 2018.
Zurab Pololikashvili naming Former Spain and Real Zurab Pololikashvili, Minister of Tourism South
Madrid Coach Vicente Del Bosque as Sustainable Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Africa Derek Hanekom and ICAO SG Fang Liu,
Ambassador during the UNWTO Awards in FITUR Tourism and Hospitality Hon Priscah Mupfumira during meetings in Argentina
President of WTTC Gloria Manzo Guevara in a snap Zurab Pololikashvilli in a group photo after the
with Zurab Pololikashvili during the T20 Ministers UNWTO TedQual Meeting in Andorra
Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina
SG.jpg
Zurab Pololikashvili and Dr. Rania Al-Mashat,
Minister of Tourism of Egypt during the UNWTO Amb Zurab Pololikashvili in a group photograph with African Tourism Ministers at this year’s
Commission for Middle East INVESTOUR Conference at FITUR, Madrid
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 172018
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Organised by:UNWTO Appoints Football Stars as
Ambassadors of Responsible Tourism
Having assumed duty as the new Secretary General of the United
Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on January 2018,
Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili participated in his first FITUR
International Tourism fair held in Madrid, Spain.
D
uring the FITUR event, the Also announced was another pillar
Secretary General held several of the game, Fernando Hierro, former
meetings with international Captain of the Spanish National Team
companies and many countries paid and Real Madrid. In a video broadcast Vicente Del Bosque, World Cup Winning Coach
courtesy call on him. One of the event at the same event, Hierro pledged and Amb. Zurab Pololikashvili, SG UNTWO
which brought him together with the his commitment towards leading the
travel professionals and policy makers charge towards sustainable tourism.
was the UNWTO Innovation Awards.
It was during this ceremony that he The latest announcement was the
first announced two greats of the meeting between Mr. Pololokashvili
game of football. The first was Spain’s and Argentine and Barcelona’s Iconic
World Cup Winning Coach Vicente Del forward Lionel Messi when Messi
Bosque who was named ambassador accepted to join the United Nations
of responsible tourism. Mr. Del Bosque World Tourism Organization to be a
who was present at the ceremony champion for responsible tourism. Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s Iconic forward and
accepted the role and promised to Amb. Zurab Pololikashvili, SG UNTWO
champion the cause.
Upgrading tourism key factor in
fighting terrorism- Prez El-Sisi
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has pressed for action to upgrade tourism worldwide. General. Sisi also
the tourism sector, believing this is a major factor to counter updated Pololikashvili on efforts
terrorism and extremism. exerted to stabilize security across
Egypt.
‘’Egypt is looking forward to boosting
T
ourism helps to bring people cooperation with the UNWTO in a Egypt is keen on effectively
together. Gen. El Sisi said on way that would support tourism, participating in the different
Monday7th May 2018 during which is a key sector in achieving activities of the UNWTO, the
his meeting with Zurab Pololikashvili, sustainable development goals,’’ President stressed.
Secretary-General of the World President Sisi said.
Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Secretary General Pololikashvili
He told Pololikashvili said the UNWTO is also seeking
that his country pays to upgrade Egypt’s ability to
big attention to the rehabilitate its tourism sector.
travel sector, which is He told the Egyptian Leader that
considered one of the joint cooperation plans should
pillars of the Egyptian be outlined so that UNWTO could
economy. share its resources and expertise to
upgrade the Egyptian travel sector.
The President
underscored the
important role played
by the UNWTO to
support and activate
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 19MALAWI TARGETS
15% Tourism Contribution to GDP by 2020
Malawi is hoping to have its tourism contribute about 15% to
the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The current figure
hobbles between 7 and 8% and according to the Minister of
Industry, Trade and Tourism, Henry Mussa, his government is
working hard to improve the numbers. The Minister disclosed
this at a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony
on the sidelines of this year’s Malawi International Tourism Expo
- ‘Takulandirani 2018’. The MoU between Malawi and Zambia will
see the two Southern Africa countries develop and implement
joint initiatives that are aimed at promoting tourism. Malawi’s
tourism sector currently employs over 140,000 people in direct
jobs and an additional 100,000 is envisaged with the 2020
target which also forms part of the Third Malawi Growth and
Development Strategy (MGDSIII).
R
eiterating the point in an from the sector to be able to cater
interview with VoyagesAfriq for the travel boom the country
Travel Magazine the country’s anticipates.
Director of Tourism, Dalton Katopola
said the country wants to shore up Mr. Katopola said: “The industry is
tourists numbers and receipts in the growing and we need to build more
coming years. capacity in terms of air travel, in terms
of access, visa issues, in terms of new
“It is our intention to increase the and bigger products to be able to
arrivals from less than 1 million to 1.5 carry the growing traffic. All these are
million visitors. And the government contained in the Tourism Development
of Malawi has now recognised tourism Strategy that we have. Malawi is not
in its development plans to be among yet a mass tourism destination where
the top priorities in the economy which operators can manage to take groups
if we drive and grow well, will provide of between 20 and 30 tourists.
huge potential to create wealth for the
people of Malawi.” So if we have a group of 50, how do we
manage them in terms of capacity, so
There are plans to develop the tourism we need to grow even the facilities that
infrastructure and remove bottlenecks we have so that we can carry a lot more
20 | VOYAGESAFRIQtourists who can bring in more money
into the country.”
Malawi is promoting its tourism
around five main products including
Lake Malawi (and other lakes), Wildlife
(Malawi has nine wildlife parks) and
Nature (Mountains and Rivers). The rest
are Cultural Heritage (music, food, arts,
etc) and MICE (the Bingu Wa Mutharika
International Convention Centre serves
as a multi-purpose facility capable of
holding any event of any magnitude).
The second edition of the Malawi
International Tourism Expo –
Takulandirani – attracted participation
from over 25 countries, 130 exhibitors
and 60 buyers and international
media. The event featured two days
speed networking sessions, Business-
to-Business (B2B) engagements,
workshops, exhibitions and a Malawi
Day reception which wrapped up the
Expo
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 21GHANA AIRPORT COMPANY TO HOST
ROUTES 2018 AWARDS
Routes Africa, the intra-Africa route development forum, will
return after a two-year hiatus, due to demand from the route
development community.
T
he event, which will be the on its part, has taken the needed
12th Routes Africa, is the most steps to expand infrastructure to
long standing and established meet the growing demand and is
aviation forum bringing together poised to provide world-class facilities
leading airlines, airports and tourism and services for the benefit of our
authorities to discuss air services stakeholders.”
to, from and within Africa for over a
decade. Routes Africa’s return to the annual
route development calendar sees a
This year’s event will be held in Accra, number of new innovations as part of
Mr. John Dekyem Attafuah,
Ghana from 16-18 July and hosted the event, including a certified route
managing director, GACL . by Ghana Airports Company Limited development accreditation for all
(GACL). Mr. John Dekyem Attafuah, attendees by Routes’ sister company,
managing director, Ghana Airports ASM.
Company Limited, said: “GACL is
pleased to play host to the 12th Routes ASM, which pioneered the concept of
Africa. route development 25 years ago and
established Routes events, will be
“It is a unique opportunity for us to holding a dedicated version of their
showcase Ghana to the world. The world renowned ‘Fundamentals of
aviation industry in Ghana, stands Route Development’ training course as
out as one of the fastest growing and part of the Routes Africa programme.
most competitive in the region. GACL
New Tourism Minister envisions Seychelles
as a Model for Sustainable Tourism
The new Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine,
Didier Dogley, moved into his new office at Botanical House on
Friday May 4, 2018. Formerly the Minister of Environment, Energy
and Climate Change, he was assigned the new portfolio in a Cabinet
reshuffle announced by President Danny Faure on April 26.
M
inister Dogley has welcomed “My vision is to use my knowledge
his appointment as the new and experience in environmental
minister responsible for stewardship, coupled with a strong
tourism, adding that it provides him partnership with the trade, to ensure
with an excellent opportunity to shift that Seychelles becomes a model Minister Dogley holds a Bachelor’s
his efforts, from taking care of the for sustainable tourism to the world, Degree in Landscape Architecture, from
bedrock of Seychelles tourism -- the enriched by the creole culture and the the Erfurt University of Applied Science
natural environment -- to ensuring hospitality of our people,” the minister in Germany and a Masters Degree in
that discerning visitors get to discover added. Landscape Management from the
and experience the true qualities of University of Reading in the United
the Seychelles islands as a world- Didier Dogley was first appointed Kingdom. He also holds a diploma
class destination. “In a world where Minister in February 2015, and assigned in Management from the Seychelles
unspoiled natural landscapes and the Environment, Energy and Climate Institute of Management.
seascapes are becoming a rare asset, Change portfolio. He had previously
Seychelles still offers a wide array of held high level positions in that same Minister Didier Dogley is married with
unique sites with breathtaking beauty ministry including the post of Director three children.
and exceptional experiences,” he said. General, Principal Secretary and
Special Advisor.
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 23Last Male Northern White Rhino
“Sudan” Remembered
On Saturday 31st March 2018, Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy held While Sudan’s death paints a grim
a memorial service for the famous animal, complete with his picture, the conservancy doesn’t want
favorite food—carrots. to lose sight of the conservation issues
T
Sudan brought to the forefront. Rhino
he world mourned Sudan, across the world; now the onus is on us horns, used in some Chinese medicines
the last male northern white to ensure that rhino populations thrive and crafts, are some of the most
rhinoceros, which died on March across our planet.” lucrative animal parts on the illegal
20 this year. But perhaps few were as One of the speakers was James wildlife market.
personally struck as the caretakers who Mwenda, who was among Sudan’s
had the crucial job of protecting his life. keepers and spoke about the rhino’s Just over 29,000 rhinos are left on
A team of veterinarians, conserva- life, urging the world not to let Earth, but before the 19th century,
tionists, and armed guards watched his death be in vain. A carrot—the they numbered in the hundreds
over the critically endangered animal rhino’s favorite food—was placed on of thousands. Rhino poaching has
at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. a ceremonial plaque. The guest of dramatically increased over the past
On the fateful Saturday morning, the honour, Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife decade.
conservancy held a memorial service and Tourism Najib Balala, also spoke at
for Sudan, whose death leaves just the event. “It’s a war,” said Xolani Nicholus Funda,
two of its kind remaining on Earth. The Chief Ranger at the Kruger National
ceremony, a tribute to his life, began Poaching Pandemic-Sudan’s health Park, in a 2016 article. “That’s our
with the Kenyan national anthem, a began failing early this year. In early frustration. The rhino war—it’s like
poem, and a minute of silence. March, he developed an infection drugs.”
on his back leg that, combined with
“Fare thee well Sudan,” the age-related complications, proved Shining a Spotlight- Last April, Sudan
conservancy posted on its Facebook too much for the rhino to overcome. famously helped spread awareness
page. “You have done your work to The conservancy euthanized him after about rhino conservation when his
highlight the plight of rhino species realizing he was barely able to stand. keepers created a profile for him on a
dating app. Seemingly lighthearted, the
profile was intended to raise money to
fund artificial insemination research.
Sudan’s daughter and granddaughter
are the only two remaining northern
white rhinos. One is infertile and the
other is not able to reproduce on her
own. The genetic material of several
northern white rhinos, including
Sudan’s, has been stored away.
Scientists hope to one day use in vitro
fertilization to breed another northern
white rhino. They’re also considering
making a hybrid with the genetically
similar southern white rhino.
Story by: Sarah Gibbens,
National Geography
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The Labadi Beach Hotel Spa offers guests a sanctuary for
leading premier hotel has led the senses, a place for physical and Mental renewal.
Ghana’s hospitality industry Labadi Beach Hotel has Consolidated its lead in the
since its existence. Hospitality industry by winning 5-Star Hotel of the Year
Award for four conservative years. (2013, 2014, 2015 and
Set amidst tropical landscaped gardens, adjacent to one 2016). The award ceremony is organized by the Ghana
of Ghana’s most popular beaches in the Country’s central Tourism Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of
business district, the hotel caters for the business and Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
leisure traveler.
Labadi Beach Hotel is fully owned by the Social Security
The hotel has 164 rooms including 2 Presidential Suites, 4 and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and
Executive Suites, 4 Superior Suites, 4Bars, 2 restaurants, a Managed by Legacy Hotel Management services from
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accustomed to fine food, true hospitality and attention to
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Spa. Whether it is a hot stone massage, or full body
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you. The spa houses four Treatment rooms, complete with
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therapies, a designer Manicure and Pedicure lounge, a
Labadi Beach Hotel
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Email Address:labadi@legacyhotels.com www.labadi@legacyhotels.comOutstanding Tourism players
celebrated at Ghana National
Tourism Awards
The Ghana Tourism Authority at its annual National
Tourism Awards rewarded outstanding enterprises and
individuals at the Accra International Conference Centre.
It was held under the theme “Promoting Responsible
Tourism.’’ The 14th edition of the ceremony awarded
twenty eight awardees in total.
K
empinski Gold Coast City
Hotel won the night’s highest
award , the Five Star Hotel of
the year. Tang Palace Hotel, Golden
Beam Hotel and Zaina Lodge
followed with the four, three and two
star awards respectively. Below are
the scenes and winners at the event.
VOYAGESAFRIQ | 27Bravehearts Expeditions Redefining
Adventure Tourism in Ghana
the Ghanaian jungle, where they are communities to halt the process
deprived of the things they take for of environmental degradation and
granted in the city; “so we are looking prevent biodiversity loss.
at cell phones and all electronic
gadgets, make-ups, hair dryers and we “What we do at Bravehearts
introduce them to life where they sleep in Expeditions is also to create the
canvas tent with in-built mosquito net. economic incentives for rural
communities to live their environment
They eat food cooked over camp as it is. In exchange every year, once we
fires, we lead them to hike and trek file our taxes, we give ten percent (10%)
across some of Ghana’s breathtaking of our profits to supporting education
mountain land forms, they abseil cliffs, in some of our rural locations, in
slush through knee-high rivers, they providing access to good quality
kayak on the world’s largest man-made drinking water and sometimes bridges.
Ghana’s unique landscape lake, that is the Lake Volta.” We’ve also built docks for fishermen
makes it an easy haven for along Lake Volta as well. So we do
tourists who like to push Jay Jay Segbefia believes the this to encourage the people not to
their adrenaline levels to adventure they provide does not just mess up the environment, to prevent
challenging heights. While help their clients to put their level eco-system decline,” Jay Jay Segbefia
this beautiful natural resource endurance to the test, but also helps in explained. The Expedition Leader
provides real opportunity for the rediscovery of themselves. strongly believes that Ghana has
adventure tourism, only a few what it takes for the country to reap
entities are taking advantage “So in doing this, what we end up enormously from adventure tourism
of the huge potential that doing is to push them beyond their if properly harnessed, packaged and
exists. limits of recreational, mental, physical marketed. With over 10,000 people
B
and sometimes, spiritual endurance. having signed on to their adventure
ut one Ghanaian company, And get them to stay in touch with both package in Ghana over the past years,
Bravehearts Expeditions is themselves and nature both relaxed Bravehearts Expeditions hopes to
changing the narrative, giving and in an intense way and find within reach 1 million people in the coming
tourists and adventure seekers the themselves what we like to describe as years after which they would spread
chance to experience another kind of the greatness that resides in them.” their tentacles to other countries
adventure. The company describes With highly trained team of explorers within the West African sub-region and
itself as “West- to Central Africa’s sole who have discovered massive caves, beyond.
Outdoor Leadership and Experiential reached the top of unclimbed peaks,
Learning Expeditions firm. We provide trekked to the far reaches of the
fun, active and exhilarating experiences Ghanaian jungle and explored the vast
for people from all walks of life on our expanse of the Volta Lake. Bravehearts
jungle, mountain, and white water Expeditions work in teams and develop
and wilderness experiential learning strong relationships and active
expeditions.” processes which cultivate a culture of
change and ability to adapt quickly.
In an interview with Expedition Leader Mindful of the communities and in the
Jay Jay Segbefia told VoyagesAfriq spirit of sustainability, Bravehearts
Travel Magazine they take teams of Expeditions also contribute to
tourists, students, business people and providing economic, social and
a whole lot more to experience life in environmental incentives for local
28 | VOYAGESAFRIQNew Ghana Tourism Federation
Executives pledge to revamp Association that government allots parts of the
The newly inaugurated executives of the Ghana Tourism one percent (1%) Tourism Levy to
Federation (GHATOF) are promising a paradigm shift in their help them run the Federation and
its activities as they are usually
activities toward pushing the country’s tourism agenda. The
constrained by financial needs.
new leadership believes a new strategy needs to be adopted to
enhance the Federation. GHATOF is the representative body of The new three-man executives would
the private sector tourism traders and practitioners in Ghana. The serve a two-year term after which they
executives were sworn-in at their inauguration at the Coconut will be eligible for re-election. They
Grove Regency Hotel in Accra. are Bella Ahu, CEO of Trafix Restaurant
– President, Joe Wilson Tetteh, Vice
members, solicit their ideas and inputs President of the Chefs Association of
in building a strong and formidable Ghana, Vice President and Nana Opei
body that will drive tourism in the IV of the Ghana Progressive Hotels
country. Association as Treasurer.
She also added that they will work The Ghana Tourism Federation is the
closely with government and all highest organization established to
stakeholders in the tourism industry champion the cause of the private
to ensure that Ghana improves on sector in Ghana’s tourism industry.
T
tourism offering in order to attract Membership of GHATOF, known as
he new President of GHATOF, more tourists and to increase its the Governing Council, is comprised
Madam Bella Ahu said her revenue generation for the country. of the Presidents of the various trade
administration would commit Training, information sharing and associations engaged either directly
to finding new and innovative ways of a renewed sense of good and or indirectly in the tourism industry
making the Federation relevant while excellent service delivery are some and meets regularly to discuss issues
building on the successes chalked of the things the new executives are confronting the industry and to
by the previous administrations. She hoping to champion during their consider possible ways of addressing
said the Federation would engage tenure. They however are requesting such issues.
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I
other revenue potentials like what the
n an interview with VoyagesAfriq
tourism industry has to offer
Femi Lawson recall how Nigeria’s
economy has been on recession and
Amongst the stakeholders who
believes diversification of the economy
received and supported the TIDA
to power an industry like tourism is
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what can better the lot of the Nigerian.
parastatals and royal fathers like the
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VOYAGESAFRIQ | 31Zimbabwe
A World of Wonders
MAUYA, SAMUKELE, WELCOME Harare International Airport –
Zimbabwe is a song which, once heard, is never forgotten; a The biggest and busiest airport
mood to suit the needs of any soul, any time; a spell that binds in Zimbabwe situated in Harare.
The airport’s runway, at 4,725
all those who know her. Her voice brings forth many melodies.
metres (15,500 ft), is one of the
Welcome to Zimbabwe, a World of Wonders. longest in Africa. It compares with
Z
imbabwe, (officially the Runde and Save Rivers - 531 ft. (162m) OR Tambo International Airport in
Republic of Zimbabwe and Land Divisions 8 provinces and Johannesburg, South Africa, whose
formerly Southern Rhodesia, 2 cities with provincial status; longest runway measures 4,418
the Republic of Rhodesia, and provinces include: Manicaland, metres (14,490 ft).
Zimbabwe Rhodesia) is a landlocked Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland
country located on a high plateau in East, Mashonaland West, Masvingo, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo
the southern part of the continent Matabeleland North, Matabeleland International Airport situated some
of Africa, between the Zambezi and South and Midlands. Provincial cites 20km out of Bulawayo the city of
Limpopo rivers and covering 390 include: Bulawayo and Harare. kings. There are 2 airlines operating
245 Km2. It is bordered by South out of Bulawayo Airport which are Air
Africa to the south, Botswana to the THE WEATHER Zimbabwe and South African Air link.
southwest, Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe enjoys pleasant temperate
Mozambique to the east and Namibia climate with 365 days of sunshine Victoria Falls International
to the Caprivi Strip. and 10 sunshine hours per day on Airport – An International Airport
average. The seasons are the reverse that is located 21 km out of Victoria
LANGUAGES of those in the northern hemisphere, Falls town the hub for tourism in
English is the official language while with midsummer at Christmas and Zimbabwe.
Shona and Ndebele are the major winter lasting from May to August. In
indigenous languages, with several winter the days are generally dry and Charles Prince Airport - formerly
other minority languages of Venda, sunny with cold frosty nights in the named Mount Hampden and
Tonga, Shangaan, Kalanga, Sotho, Highveld. In summer temperature renamed after former airport manager
Ndau and Nambya. average 25-30 degrees Celsius, Charles Prince (who was a Royal
October being the hottest month Air Force officer during World War
LAND STATISTICS where temperatures exceed 32 II), is located approximately 8 km
Coastline 0 (landlocked) degrees Celsius. In low-lying areas it northwest of Harare, Zimbabwe.1973
Land Area 390,624 sq km (150,820 is much warmer all year than Harare the airport was converted to civilian
sq miles) and other Highveld centres. use.
Landforms The Inyanga and Udizi The temperatures given are those
Mountains stretch along Zimbabwe’s for the main centres and it must be
eastern border with Mozambique. realized that it is considerably warmer
Major bodies of water include Lake all year round in low-lying areas such
Kariba on the western border with as Kariba, Victoria Falls, Hwange,
Zambia and Victoria Falls on the far Gonarezhou and the Zambezi valley.
western border with Zambia.
Important river systems include the AIRPORTS
Zambezi, Limpopo, Runde and Save, Zimbabwe has a number of airports
and their numerous tributaries. located in the various towns and
Highest Point Inyangani - 8,503 ft. provinces.
(2,592 m)
Lowest Point Intersection of the
32 | VOYAGESAFRIQTHE SEVEN WONDERS
Zimbabwe is the only country where
one of the Seven Wonders of the World
the Victoria Falls is super - ceded by
other Wonders of “Our World” We take
now a world heritage
you through a journey of the seven
site, is evidence of a burgeoning African
wonders of “our world”. Zimbabwe is
civilization which flourished long
indeed a World of Wonders!
before the arrival of European settlers.
Anyone visiting should perhaps spare
Our Wonderful People and Culture
a full day to study and appreciate the
Zimbabwe offers you a unique and
history and grander of this monument.
diverse culture to explore friendly
people and rich culture. No matter
Pristine wildlife and nature
where you go, you will be constantly
Zimbabwe is the home of the
surrounded by warm and hospitable
renowned big seven – buffalo,
people, always wearing a smile and
elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, hippo
willing to lend a helping hand.
and crocodile. Our National Parks
have created viewing platforms near
Rich History and Heritage
popular waterholes, giving visitors
Travel around the country and see
excellent opportunities to see wild
pieces of history few have seen or
game close up.
heard such as hundreds-year old rock
art created by long forgotten San
The Mystique of the Eastern
artists: altogether evidence of rich
Highlands
history and proud Heritage.
There is nothing as lovely as to wake
up early each morning and watch
The Majestic Victoria Falls, Mosi – oa
the sun slowly crest over the tops of
– Tunya areas are home to a large variety of
the mountains as a new day dawns.
Victoria Falls, one of the natural bird and animal life, a prize destination
It is extremely relaxing to watch the
Wonders of the World, is the definitive for the birdlife enthusiast and wildlife-
morning sunlight gently filter through
example of breathtaking power and cameraman.
foliage, glinting off emerald green
splendid beauty wrapped up in one
leaves and over dew dripping grass.
package – a place which everyone TEN REASONS TO VISIT
Just sitting and listening to the sound
should see at least once in their life time. » Peace and Tranquility
of a nearby river coursing through
As one walks down a path towards » Safety and Security
the forest and then crushing over a
the Falls, a veritable tropical jungle » Wonderful People and Culture
waterfall a few kilometers further on,
hems you in: tall swaying trees, thick » The Majestic Victoria Falls
or watching as the veil of morning mist
branches and the leaves cutting off the » Rich History and Heritage
slowly clears from the mountain sides
sunlight trying to sneak its way in. » Great Zimbabwe The Grand
with the rise of the sun, fills one with
incredible peace and joy. This is the Medieval Palace
Great Zimbabwe, the Grand Medieval » The Mystique of the Eastern
Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe’s Garden
Palace Highlands
of Eden.
It is an awe-inspiring experience » Pristine Wildlife and Nature
to stand at the base of the Hill » The Mythical Kariba and Mighty
The Mythical Kariba and Mighty
overlooking the sprawling granite Zambezi
Zambezi
stonework of this Medieval Palace, » Our Beautiful Weather
Built along the Zambezi River, this
Great Zimbabwe, the stone work that is
massive water body is one of the
a testament to the ingenuity, resilience
largest man-made reservoirs in the
and strength of the people who lived
entire world. Measuring 280km long
centuries ago. The Great Zimbabwe,
and 40km at its widest, Kariba Dam is
home to around 40 different species of
fish, as well as crocodiles and hippos.
The Lake Kariba and Zambezi River
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