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Minister de Lille committed to partnerships geared towards boosting tourism

By Ragheema Mclean Newly re-appointed Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, alongside Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, has reiterated their dedication to steering the Department of Tourism and collaborating with all tourism sector partners to foster continued growth. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, de Lille said she is committed to maintaining the synergy between government and the private sector to boost tourism. “It is always an honor and a privilege to serve […]

today4 July 2024

International

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism

Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between the two countries. Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, who is currently in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to participate in World Tourism Day activities, confirmed: “I met and talked with Sultan M. Al-Musallam, Saudi Arabia’s deputy tourism minister for international affairs. We discussed ways to remove obstacles […]

today1 October 2023

Local

Safety units launched at tourism hotspots in WC

LOCAL The Western Cape is set to experience a bumper summer season. Statistics for October shows significant growth across local and international flights, accommodation bookings and visitor numbers at tourism attractions. The province and the City of Cape Town say the safety of tourists is paramount for the sector’s recovery. They’ve jointly launched Tourism Safety Units for the deployment to tourist hotspots. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and […]

today30 November 2022

International

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for massive new airport, in tourism push

INTERNATIONAL Saudi Arabia on Monday announced plans for a new airport in Riyadh capable of eventually receiving 180 million passengers a year, as part of the kingdom’s efforts to diversify its economy away from petrodollars. The airport will be named after 86-year-old King Salman and was announced by his son, 37-year-old de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The project is designed […]

today29 November 2022

International

Saudi Arabia considers public offering to fund Mecca megaproject

INTERNATIONAL Saudi Arabia has asked US investment bank Lazard for ways to fund construction of its $500bn futuristic desert-city Neom, as well as a $27bn megaproject in the holy city of Mecca. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering selling debt from the projects and an initial public offering on the Saudi stock exchange. The sovereign wealth fund is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and has more than $600bn in […]

today11 November 2022

News

Halal Tourism Association of South Africa launches in CPT

VOC The Halal Tourism Association of South Africa is on a mission to become the country's "voice" of halal, by facilitating a well-rounded transition into the lucrative market. Several stakeholders gathered for the companies' official launch at the Capetonian Hotel on Wednesday evening. Speakers emphasised the pivotal position of Cape Town in the Western Cape as a key hub of Muslim friendly tourism. Travellers are becoming increasingly concerned with halal […]

today15 September 2022

International

UAE tourism revenues top $5bn: Officials

INTERNATIONAL The United Arab Emirates' tourism sector's revenues surpassed $5bn in the first half of this year, officials said on Sunday, with a strong performance expected this winter when neighbouring Qatar hosts football's World Cup. Hotel occupancy was up more than 40 percent in comparison with the first half of 2021, when the country's tourism suffered a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, UAE Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]

today12 September 2022

Local

South Africans encouraged to explore Western Cape, as Tourism Month Tour launched in George

LOCAL Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, Minister of Mobility, Daylin Mitchell, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde and the Mayor of George, Leon van Wyk, kicked off the start of Minister Wenger’s Tourism Month Tour in George, on the Garden Route, on Monday. Speaking at the first stop, Wonki Wear pottery, in George, Minister Wenger said: “I am thrilled to begin my tourism tour right here […]

today30 August 2022

News

SA hotel group says its staff are jabbed and ready for the festive season

The Capital Hotels and Apartments, which owns and operates several luxury establishments in SA, says it has achieved its vaccination targets across the group. MD Marc Wachsberger said in his latest newsletter update that the hotel was ready for the peak season. “I am proud to let you know that we’ve reached our vaccination targets across our entire group. “We made it super easy for our staff to access vaccines […]

today2 November 2021

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