For the first time in its 30 years, the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) was held virtually, the 2020 edition proved to be a huge success. On November 9 & 10, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) engaged the travel trade partners, providing a distinct forum for leading […]

Cluster of new discoveries made in Saqqara, Egypt

A new archaeological discovery in Saqqara was announced on 14th November. The Egyptian archaeological mission working there uncovered 100 sealed wooden coffins in their initial condition and 40 statues of the deity, Ptah Soker, God of the Saqqara Necropolis, including gilded statues and 20 wooden boxes of the god Horus, and two statues of “Phnomus”, […]

South Africa opens borders to all international leisure and business travellers

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is delighted by the government’s recent announcement that South Africa is now open to all international leisure and business travellers from all over the globe. The opening of all international travel follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Wednesday that South Africa would be moving to augmented alert level 1, thus […]

Egypt set to reveal the biggest archaeological discovery of 2020 within the next few days

  At a press conference in Saqqara necropolis, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will announce the biggest archaeological discovery in 2020 within the next few days. The excavations of the Egyptian archaeological mission working in the Saqqara necropolis succeeded to discover new shafts filled with a huge number of intact, painted and anthropoid coffins […]

South Africa among top 10 at Conde Nast Traveller’s 2020 Reader Choice Awards

A whopping 92.20% of international readers ranked South Africa amongst their favourite countries in the world South Africa is the only country from the African continent to be featured in the top 10 The Rainbow Nation of South Africa has been nominated amongst the top 10 countries in the world by international readers, as part of […]

Peru receives four awards as a country at the World Travel Awards South America

Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Commission (PROMPERU) reported that our country won four awards at the South American edition of the World Travel Awards, keeping it in effect on the preferences of travelers in the region. The international competition, considered by the industry to be the “Oscar of Tourism”, gave four recognitions to Peru as […]

Wellness adventures await in Jamaica

Vacations in Jamaica offer the chance to go beyond the sandy beaches and striking scenery for exhilarating adventures you will always remember. The destination has a lot to offer to travellers who seek to achieve better health and wellness on holidays! The Jamaican land naturally lets you maintain your well-being during or as a result […]

South African Tourism hosts virtual speed marketing sessions

South African Tourism is calling on all tourism businesses and service providers to take part in the 2020 Virtual Speed Marketing sessions. These sessions are an initiative of the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) which create a platform for tourism businesses to gain local and international exposure for new and existing tourism products […]

Alluring retreats await you in Jamaica

  From stunning sunsets, to intimate catamaran cruises, to moonlit dinners, even romance is outsized in JAMAICA. Couples will return home with a deeply emotional and transformative experience to remember. Jamaica is a land of unique culture, engaging adventurous activities, breath-taking landscapes and panoramic views. It is the perfect place to spark romance and with […]

South African Tourism organizes mega conclave, allows deeper insight into the Indian consumer market

As travel businesses look to remodel value propositions and pivot marketing strategies to remain relevant once borders reopen, South African Tourism India took a step into the future by hosting a mega-Conclave, featuring 7 experts across the travel value chain. Held on 29th July 2020, the aim of the virtual Conclave was to arm South […]