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Africa Travel Week hosts webinar spotlighting Pride events as drivers for tourism and change

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CAPE TOWN – On 20 June, LoAnn Halden, Vice President of Communications for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, moderated an EQUAL Africa, part of Africa Travel Week, webinar on unpacking the importance of Pride events as drivers of tourism and change, especially in the African context. The webinar’s esteemed panellists included Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, Queer Activist, […]

Business Travel: Inclusivity Becomes a Point of Pride

JOHANNESBURG – As the world of business continues to evolve, inclusivity in business travel is gaining more attention, both as a key factor in attracting and retaining talent, and as a reflection of a company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Around the world, there has been a notable trend where employees are seeking […]

ILTM Africa looks to unlock opportunities in the luxury Golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets

CAPE TOWN, 23 NOVEMBER 2022 – ILTM Africa 2023 will once again showcase Africa’s most luxurious travel experiences, including buyers and pan-African exhibitors. Next year, the event will also include exhibitors from the growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets. Speaking at an ILTM Africa gathering in Cape Town yesterday, Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director – […]

EQUAL Africa 2022 – Don’t pinkwash our pride!

EQUAL Africa 2022 – Don’t pinkwash our pride! Cape Town, 13 April 2022 – If you have ever wanted to tap into the LGBTQ+ market, the time is now – that’s the message at EQUAL Africa 2022. Held annually at Cape Town International Convention Centre alongside WTM Africa, the one-day show is dedicated to the […]

Last chance: register now for Equal Africa 2022

PRESS RELEASE Last chance: register now for Equal Africa 2022 Cape Town, 28 March 2022 – Africa Travel Week is calling on the travel community to register their interest in EQUAL Africa, running alongside WTM Africa on 11 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Held annually as part of Africa Travel Week, […]