Celebration as three Countries sign the Zimbabwe/Mozambique/Zambia Transfrontier Conservation Area Agreement
In a landmark event, the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia (ZIMOZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) was signed at the State House in Harare on the 18th July 2024. The MoA was signed by the three Heads of State from the partner countries, namely: Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia following nearly 30 […]
Namibia’s New Visa Regime: A Step Backward for Tourism and Economic Growth
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has expressed deep concern over Namibia’s proposed restrictive visa regime, which could severely hamper the country’s tourism industry and economic growth. This policy shift appears to contradict Namibia Airports Company’s recently launched air access strategy, “Air Connect Namibia”, aimed at increasing international flights and connectivity. The implementation of stricter […]
KAZA TFCA unveils bold new tourism destination brand – “Rivers Of Life”
The Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) today launched its transformative new destination brand, “Rivers of Life,” during a landmark event at the KAZA Heads of State Summit in Livingstone, Zambia. The unveiling of the new tourism destination brand marks a pivotal moment in the region’s journey towards promoting conservation, sustainable tourism, and community […]
SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance partners with AVIADEV to elevate African tourism through enhanced air connectivity
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has announced a strategic partnership with AviaDev Africa to host an interactive workshop aimed at bolstering air access and tourism growth in the Southern African region. The workshop, scheduled to take place during the upcoming AviaDev conference in Namibia this June, will bring together key stakeholders from the tourism […]
Revealing key findings of the SADC Business Council’s Tourism Skills Gap audit
The SADC Business Council recently undertook a comprehensive Tourism Skills Gap Audit, surveying 227 enterprises across the region. This pivotal initiative aimed to uncover skills deficiencies in critical areas such as communication, customer service, digital capabilities, management, and specialized technical skills within the tourism industry. A Closer Look at the Skills Deficiencies Our audit unveiled […]
Streamline SADC’s Skies for Region’s Economic Growth – Aviation Leaders at The Southern African Industrialisation Forum
Onerous aviation regulations, stifling visa requirements, and a lack of cross-industry collaboration are hampering the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) economic potential. This was the resounding message from aviation experts at the recent Southern African Industrialisation Forum (SAIF) held in Sandton. “We can talk about a free trade area and regional integration, but if people […]
SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030 shows strong progress in boosting regional development
Southern Africa has made significant strides in advancing its Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tourism Programme 2020-2030. The SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030 serves as a comprehensive roadmap for guiding and coordinating the development of a sustainable tourism industry in the Southern African region. With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and […]
Southern African tourism stakeholders to get new regional disaster risk management and crisis communication plan
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has concluded the successful completion of a pilot project on tourism disaster risk management and crisis communication for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The two-day pilot train-the-trainer workshop, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, follows the development of a regional tourism disaster risk management and crisis communications strategy. […]
SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance Underscores Opportunities for Regional Growth with New South African Tourism Leadership
With South Africa’s position as one of the traditional gateways to broader Southern African experiences, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance highlights the strategic importance of the newly appointed South African Tourism Board and CEO, Nombulelo Guliwe. A strong SA Tourism organisation is key to maximising the sector’s economic potential and bolstering integrated tourism development […]
Namibia advances tourism goals with new Satellite Account
Namibia recently launched its 6th edition of the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA), signifying an important milestone for the country’s tourism sector. Namibia forms part of an exclusive list of African nations, including Uganda, Zanzibar, Rwanda and Kenya, that have developed a TSA in recent years. While Namibia has produced previous versions of the TSA, this […]