The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 APTA Global Forum, taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from September 24–26, 2025 at the stunning Gran Meliá Arusha. This year’s forum marks an exciting new chapter as it becomes officially aligned with two…
Join APTA for the vibrant return of the APTA Global Forum to California, hosted this year in the scenic and culturally-rich Costa Mesa in Orange County. Known for its sophisticated arts scene and exquisite dining options, Costa Mesa offers a dynamic setting that complements the forum’s focus on the rich and diverse continent of Africa.…
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) is excited to be hosting its Global Forum in Cape Town, South Africa September 26-30, 2023. This is the first time that APTA has held the Global Forum on the African continent, so this will be a great opportunity for travel advisors from North America…
A few months ago, APTA announced its new webinar tool. This is an excellent way to stay in front of our members, especially during these uncertain times. Corporate members, you can submit your webinar by logging into your APTA profile. Simply click “Add a Webinar” on your Dashboard and fill out all required fields. We…
Registration is now open for APTA Forum 2019: Chicago. Africa Inspires is the theme for the 2019 APTA Forum taking place in Chicago, Illinois at the Downtown Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, change makers and pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation & travel. Plus, reconnect with your…
The dates for Africa’s Travel Indaba have been brought forward to May 2 to 4, remaining at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. This is due to the SA President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing at his State Of The Nation Address (SONA) that the national elections would take place on May 8 – falling in…
Completing the Kenya Authorized Travel Specialist (KATS) Program will not only qualify you as a Kenya Authorized Travel Specialist with the Kenya Tourism Board, it will undoubtedly boost your Kenya sales. From multi-generation safari-goers to honeymooners to luxe safari clients, Kenya is an easy sell destination for a multitude of clients. Benefits include: Two continuing…
The APTA National Forum will be taking place in Denver, Colorado at the historic Oxford Hotel situated in the popular Lower Downtown (LoDo) area 14-15 September. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, change makers & pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation & travel plus reconnect with your fellow APTA members. The…
The Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has closed to tourists until June 4. The announcement comes after two British tourists were kidnapped on May 11 and later released. Their ranger, 25-year-old Rachel Masika Baraka, was killed in the ambush. Until the attacks last week, no incidents against tourists had been reported…
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Kenya-based wildlife organization says prominent conservationist Daphne Sheldrick has died at age 83. A statement by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust says she died Thursday evening after a long battle with breast cancer. Sheldrick received global attention for her work raising more than 200 orphaned baby elephants. The statement says that…
The APTA National Forum will be taking place in Denver, Colorado at the historic Oxford Hotel situated in the popular Lower Downtown (LoDo) area. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, changemakers and pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation and travel plus reconnect with your fellow APTA members. When: Friday, September…
An official statement from South African Tourism has confirmed that ‘day zero’ – the date when the regular water supply would be cut off because of sever drought – will not be happening this year. Tolene van der Merwe, hub head UK & Ireland for South African Tourism said: “During this challenging time, the tourism…