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Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards moved to October 2020
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he 3rd edition of Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards (ATLF) which was set to take place from 13th to 15th of July 2020 has been moved to 19th to 20th of October due to the current coronavirus pandemic. The date has been moved to the last quarter of the year in order to align the content and deliverable of the Forum with Africa’s travel and tourism sector’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategies and plans. The new dates will allow conveners and the host partners to re-design this year’s programme to focus on postCOVID-19 recovery and innovative business solutions through travel technology and digitalization, skills development, domestic tourism, intra-Africa travel, supporting policies and more. ……….Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit The Africa Youth Innovation Summit aims to serve as a continental platform for youth in tourism, travel, hospitality, aviation, academia and all related industries to connect, engage, learn and grow.
Enter the competition NOW as one of the objectives is to develop future Thought Leaders among Youth in Travel and Tourism. ……….Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2020 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards recognises the gamechangers in the tourism sector. The awards focus on individuals and groups’ initiatives being pursued across the sector. Among the big winners in 2019 included the president of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame who won the Destination Africa Lifetime award. If you know game-changers in the industry, nominate them NOW (including yourself or your company).
Karibu Kilifair Travel Expo moved to 2021
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his year’s Karibu KiliFair Travel Exhibition has been rescheduled for 4-6, June next year.
The Organisers in a communication to travel trade confirmed the ravaging corona virus as the main reason for the cancellation of this year’s event. It promised a big and better expo in 2021. “Dear valued Tourism stakeholders! In addition to the personal information already sent to our exhibitors & buyers, we like to inform the public that KARIBUKILIFAIR won't happen this year and is finally postponed to June 4-6, 2021. This decision was made together with major stakeholders and in the best interest of the entire Tourism industry of Tanzania. Let's prepare for 2021 !” the statement said. Karibu/Kilifair is the leading international outdoor Tourism and industry fair in Tanzania, promoting and
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