Africa Travel Week Connect - Unlock Africa

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Brimming at the seams with interesting, tourism-industry content, news and insights, Africa Travel Week’s Unlock Africa podcast gets the news, views, tips and tricks from industry experts. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Africa’s tourism sector, from general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel to the MICE/business travel sector and travel technology.

  1. 12/16/2022

    Is Africa the ‘next big thing’ for digital nomads?

    The hybrid work culture is here to stay. How can African tourism companies tap into this growing trend? Discover how accommodation establishments can and should prepare to welcome digital nomads. And find out what destinations have to gain by offering flexible digital nomad visas.

  2. 11/08/2022

    Trade or no trade in Rhino horn

    As the trade of rhino horns continues to be a controversial topic, Colin Bell, Ian Michler, and Harold Goodwin debate the pros and cons of legalising the trade. As experts in the field of sustainability and tourism, they offer insights on what could be done to help preserve rhinos."

    Trade or no trade in Rhino horn

  3. 09/30/2022

    Redefining the value of the travel agent

    What are the after-effects of COVID-19 on the travel agent? In this podcast, we explore the value proposition of the travel agent in a new world. We listen to the experts. ASATA CEO, Otto de Vries, Business Manager Maritime Travel, Rachael Penaluna and Leader Customer Experience Team for the Flight Centre Travel Group, Lynette Machiri tell us their first-hand experiences.

    Redefining the value of the travel agent

  4. 08/30/2022

    What is the next frontier of eco-tourism in Africa?

    What happens when ecotourism and technology collide? Green tech innovation has the potential to fundamentally revolutionise sustainable tourism in Africa. We chat to leading industry players in the travel and tourism industry to know how tourism businesses can develop sustainable products and services beyond the installation of solar panels. We ask the hard question on how to make a real difference instead of trying to take travellers for a green ride.

  5. 06/29/2022

    Unlock Africa: Tackling LGBTQ+ travel challenges in Africa

    Sherwin Banda of African Travel, Inc, Jillian Blackbeard of Africa’s Eden and Lipian Mtandabari of Ntsako Travel Africa talk about up-and-coming destinations in Africa for the LGBTQ+ market and discuss the various challenges that need to be addressed and changes that need to be made to promote inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ traveller further.

    Unlock Africa: Tackling LGBTQ+ travel challenges in Africa

  6. 03/24/2022

    Unlock Africa: What to expect at Africa Travel Week 2022

    In this week’s Unlock Africa podcast, we chat to RX Africa’s very own Megan Oberholzer and Martin Hiller. They give us a glimpse of what we can expect this year during Africa Travel Week and how the show may differ to previous years. They also share some valuable tips on how to make the most of the first 'live' WTM Africa in over two years. We hope you enjoyed this last podcast before WTM Africa 2022. We'll be back with our popular podcasts in May. But, for now, we're directing all our energy towards organising the most spectacular WTM Africa show you have ever experienced. Make sure you register. You don't want to miss it!

    Unlock Africa: What to expect at Africa Travel Week 2022

  7. 03/17/2022

    Unlock Africa: Luxury Travel Trends for 2022 and beyond

    In this week’s Unlock Africa podcast, we chat to Anthony Berklich from Inspired Citizen. In this interesting discussion, we hash out the luxury tourism sector, what trends we have been seeing over the last year and what to expect for 2022 and beyond.

    Unlock Africa: Luxury Travel Trends for 2022 and beyond

  8. 03/09/2022

    Unlock Africa: Tourism Trends across Africa

    In this week’s Unlock Africa podcast, we chat to Kojo Bentum-Williams, Senior Communications Expert for Africa. Kojo gives insightful views on what he is seeing across the continent from a trends point of view, how he has seen changes in Africa’s tourism sector and his expectations going forward into 2022 and beyond.

    Unlock Africa: Tourism Trends across Africa
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Brimming at the seams with interesting, tourism-industry content, news and insights, Africa Travel Week’s Unlock Africa podcast gets the news, views, tips and tricks from industry experts. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Africa’s tourism sector, from general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel to the MICE/business travel sector and travel technology.

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