www.voyagesafriq.com Issue 004| Sept - Oct 2018 Travel and Tourism Magazine Mount Kenya Live the Magic Dangote Appointed UNWTO Eulogizes Accra Good for Responsible Tourism Amb. Kofi Annan Business ISSN 2550-3405 1 VOYAGESAFRIQ Benin Cote D’Ivoire Ghana Nigeria Kenya Togo Seychelles South Africa From the Editor VOYAGESAFRIQ Issue 004| September 2018 Travel and Tourism Magazine EMPOWERING YOUTH AND Editorial Team WOMEN THROUGH TOURISM Ben Ohene-Ayeh Consultant Editor To diversify economies, tourism holds the key. To bail out the vulnerable in society, tourism is the surest and reliable Kojo Bentum-Williams Managing Editor tool to employ. Samuel Obeng Appah In a report on Africa and its future development, the Content Editor consensus was that the continent will need a definite de- mographic turn around if it is to realise its full potential. Contributing Writers This is because the rate of population growth from the Carmen Nibigira current 1.2 billion to the expected 2.7 billion by the mid- Marian Ansah dle of the current millennium i.e. 2050 will see over 50% Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Angela Dzidornu of Africa’s population below 35years.This is frightening. Jimi Kariuki Prof Wolfgang Thome This then requires drastic interventions to address youth Pamela Amia and women unemployment and sustenance. Rut Gomez Sobrino The current influx of migrants from Africa through dan- Administration and Marketing gerous adventures on the Mediterranean Sea tells it all. Jennifer Nyavor Symphorien Kouabile Both Africa and the European Union are struggling to Glaou Eddie Fortune find a solution. From the look of things, this phenomenon Michel Kouadio Kouassi is not going to abate now. Photo Credit A critical look at the migrant situation paints a picture UNWTO of young African women and men who are frustrated by Terra Kulture the hopeless situations in their respective countries and Kenya Tourism Board Michel Kouadio Kouassi are defying all the odds to embark on these dangerous Prince Charles Affum forays and damn the consequences. Ken Amoah Design & Layout Zilnik Media Tech Co. Ltd Publisher VoyagesAfriq Media Limited 2 VOYAGESAFRIQ 3 VOYAGESAFRIQ munities. Research has shown that nearly 10 million youth en- Elsewhere in this edition, a Nigerian lawyer and busi- ter the labour market every year in Africa and the ness woman, Bolanle Austen-Peters has established question is how is the continent going to resolve an educational and cultural outfit that employs over this overwhelming burden? 200 youth. This situation strengthens the argument espoused by this editorial. In the light of the above, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has identified In Ghana, the activities of the manufacturers of tourism as providing the key to help resolve this beads near Kpong in the Eastern Region is empow- embarrassing phenomenon and for which most Af- ering the youth in the area of self-employment and rican countries must embrace now or never. improving their economic circumstances and the communities in which they live. The UNWTO sees tourism as empowering women and recognising the empowered to transform com- Tourism has been identified as the economic and munities and the entire world. social activity that will eventually curb the rural / urban migration in our part of the world. This is be- There is no denying the fact that Africa’s future is cause in most African Countries and the third world, embedded in its ability to harness the potential of tourism is rural based and the youth and women who tourism to create opportunities for its ever-increas- live in such areas will find it unattractive to migrate ing youth and women to benefit from. The UNWTO if they are economically empowered by their natural sees ‘’tourism as a low hanging fruit for many Afri- endowments which are mostly tourism attractions. can States and key to tackling other socio-econom- It can also stop social antagonism between the rural Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra’s custom made Spa hydro pool and a relaxation area. ic offers for real hope’’…!! and urban youth as well as discourage the infectious The Labadi Beach Hotel Spa oers guests a sanctuary for the and incessant search for white- collar jobs by the leading hotel has led Ghana’s senses, a place for physical and Mental renewal. 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NMC/C.I39/17/3036 . e : [email protected] w : www. voyagesafriq.com Ghana celebrates women’s contribution to In this ISSUE 29 Tourism Country Feature : Kenya 31 Safari, Beaches, Adventure & Sports 61st UNWTO-CAF Meeting: 08 Speakers identify Tourism Development as 08 crucial for African economies Lifestyle : Bolanle Austen Peters and the 34 Kalakuta Queens 13 UNWTO eulogizes Kofi Annan Association of Uganda Tour Operators elects 37 New Leadership Aliko Dangote appointed 14 Ambassador for Responsible Tourism 20 25 29 Madagascar adopts new crisis 38 communications strategy 15 “Accra is good place to do Business” International tourism to Africa up by 38 6% Sarova Hotels to immortalise African 17 Heroes of World War I 10 40 Accra’s Burgeoning Night Life UNWTO SG pays working visit 17 19 to Cote D’Ivoire 34 Radisson named Africa’s fastest 41 growing hotel brand Abidjan to host West Africa’s Largest 21 Amusement Park Governor to transform Lagos to 44 Tourism Powerhouse For the Environment women may be 22 our greatest Asset 41 Fiona Jeffery OBE appointed new 46 Chair of Atta Agenda 2030 take stage at 2nd Youth 21 24 in Tourism Conference in Ghana Wildlife Protection, Both An Ethical 47 Responsibility And A Business Opportunity 26 South Africa to introduce E-visas 50 Travel & Hospitality Trade Blitz RwandAir to fly to United States 26 21 61 Whats’up Africa Secretary General names 27 Management Team 40 62 Upcoming Travel Exhibitions 27 The 8th Magical Kenya Travel Expo Extend the charter license program to 28 low cost and full service airlines 6 VOYAGESAFRIQ 7 VOYAGESAFRIQ fter a thrilling pre event cocktail the 61st UNWTO-CAF Session officially opened with a call on stakeholders of AAfrican tourism to commit to improving the industry in their respective countries. Ministers of Tourism from over 36 African countries and other key players in the industry converged on the Transcorp Hilton Ho- tel in Abuja to discuss and formulate policies aimed at primarily putting their countries at the forefront, as far as tourism is con- cerned. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Moham- med, who was the first to deliver his address, highlighted the cru- cial role of tourism in Nigeria, saying it has become an integral part of the economy of many member states. He said the government of Nigeria had also dusted up and up- dated the Nigerian Tourism Development Master Plan which is currently being implemented. The UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili in his ad- dress emphasized the need for strong political will to achieve the objectives and goals of tourism for respective countries.