The South African Department of Home Affairs has unveiled plans for a new visa system aimed at boosting tourism from China and India. Set to launch in January 2025, the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) will streamline visa processes for approved tour operators from these countries. Currently, Chinese and Indian visitors account for only 1.8% and 3.9% of international arrivals respectively, despite China's 100 million outbound trips in 2023. The new scheme aims to address this disparity by fast-tracking visas for tourists travelling with vetted operators. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d248KVeC #Visa #Tourism #China #TourOperators #IndustryNews
ATTA®
Non-profit Organization Management
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ATTA® The African Travel and Tourism Association, a partner to the industry promoting quality tourism to Africa
About us
ATTA® creates the platform for buyers across Europe to meet suppliers of African tourism product at networking events, trade shows and through its links with the media. ATTA® distributes news on tourism matters throughout Africa to its wide membership and acts as an information hub between the news media and the tourist industry in times of crisis.
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Travel & Tourism in Africa, Crisis Management in Africa's tourism sector, Information on Tourism in Africa, and Training, educating, marketing about Africa
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Welcome to the ATTA® Family! We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of professionals dedicated to advancing and celebrating the travel and tourism industry in Africa. New ATTA® Members in August 2024 Band A Holiday Bazaar Limited Ltd - Travel Agent - Kenya Expert Africa - UK Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom Southall Travel - Travel Agent - United Kingdom Cedarberg Africa - Travel Specialist / Organiser - United Kingdom Bush Xplorers - Travel Agent - South Africa Viutravel - Travel Agent - Kenya Rainbow Trade Fair Tours Pvt. Ltd. - UK Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom Safari Secrets - European Based Travel Specialist – Netherlands Humboldt Travel - UK Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom Band B Nyumbu Luxury Collection - Accommodation Suppliers – Tanzania Africa220 East Africa LTD - Travel Specialist / Organiser – Kenya Band D Breadline Africa (RSA) NPC - Community Projects / Charity - South Africa The Sumbandila Scholarship Trust - Community Projects / Charity - South Africa Project Luangwa - Community Projects / Charity - United Kingdom Waterberry Community Projects Limited & Tukongote Community Projects - Community Projects / Charity - United Kingdom Band E Tanzania Tourist Board - Tourism Board - United Kingdom Find out more about our new members 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNbYmXAd #AfricanTourism #TourismIndustry #NewMembers
New ATTA® Members in August 2024
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Join us for an insightful webinar focusing on the critical implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for the African tourism supply chain. This one-hour session offers a high-level introduction to the legislation, exploring global trends, current impacts, and potential future repercussions for suppliers to the European Union and international companies. #CSRD #CorporateSustainability #Webinar #AfricanTourisim
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Join us for a practical introduction to the EU’s Green Claims Directive, Consumer Empowerment Directive, and Unfair Commercial Practice Directive. #GreenClaimsDirective #ConsumerEmpowerment #UnfairCommercialPractice
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Let New African Territories take you on a magical journey through their wild landscapes and off-the-beaten-path adventures. With over 37 years of experience operating camps, lodges, and outfitting safaris in East Africa, we’re wild about adventure and ready to share it with you. #Webinar #AfricanTourism #AdventureTravel tamsin corcoran
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Zimbabwe is in the process of launching an Online Integrated Border Management system across all its entry points. This is according to Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe, who announced that the government aimed to install the system across all border posts by the end of the year. Find out more about the system: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyzsWieB #BorderControl #BorderPosts #AfricaTravel #Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe automates borders
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Didn't have time to keep up with the news this week? Here is the weeks roundup of some of the top stories you may have missed. #AfricanTourism #IndustryNews #Travel #Tourism
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Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South African Airlink Qatar Airways has purchased a 25% stake in South African regional carrier Airlink, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Africa. The investment aims to strengthen the existing code-sharing partnership between the two airlines and boost Qatar Airways' presence across the continent. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group CEO, emphasised the importance of Africa to the company's future, stating that the investment demonstrates confidence in both Airlink and the continent's potential. Airlink CEO Rodger Foster welcomed the partnership, highlighting the expected benefits of increased efficiency, capacity, and marketing reach. The collaboration is set to align the airlines' loyalty programmes and expand their combined network. Read more on this story 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3pwP7CH #AirlineIndustry #AviationNews #Qatar #Airlink
Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South African Airlink
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Travel Advice - ATTA® Medical Update – Mpox On 14th August, the World Health Organization declared outbreaks of mpox in Africa to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Stay informed by reading more about mpox here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkDUW2cv #TravelAdvice #News #StayInformed #Mpox #WHO
ATTA® Medical Update – Mpox
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