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The VA Tourism Podcast is a Dedicated Platform for discussing happenings in the Travel and Tourism sector. It is hosted by Kojo Bentum-Williams, the Managing Editor and Publisher of Africa’s Leading Travel Media VoyagesAfriq Travel Media
Kojo Bentum-Williams hosts The VA TourismPodcast, a society show with 100 episodes published.
Ahead of this year's Africa Showcase Australasia, Margi Jansma, Managing Director of Luxury Travel Marketing, a partner of the event, says Africa's growing appeal among Australasian travellers makes this year's showcase
From the bustling corridors of corporate boardrooms to the tranquil luxury of Mbano Manor Hotel, Dr. Mati Martha Nyazema’s journey is one of vision, resilience, and an enduring connection to tourism. In this episode, the
Ahead of the Africa Showcase Nordics roadshow taking place from 21–23 April in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm, I spoke with industry experts Gerald Amoudruz, CEO of World of Destinations, and Gustav Hanson, Sales Direct
On this episode, we engage in a focused conversation with Anne Kaoma of the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies (ZITHS) as preparations gather momentum for the fourth Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Educ
In today’s episode recorded as a wrap up of Africa’s MICE performance in 2025 with insights from a familiar voice on the podcast, Glenton de Kock. He unpacks a year he describes as “not only successful, but extremely bus
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chicalu Zebulon, CEO of the Namibia Tourism Board, as he reflects on what he calls a strong second half for Namibia’s tourism sector. He walks us through the major drivers behind this mo
In today’s episode, the CEO of the Botswana Tourism Organization, Keitumetse Setlang, offers insight into the country’s updated tourism regulations designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector. She highlights Botswa
Today’s conversation was recorded on-site at the 2025 General Assembly of Airlinepros International in Cape Town, South Africa. I’m joined by the CEO of the Zambia Tourism Agency, Matongo Matamwandi, who shares why aviat
In today’s episode recorded at last week’s IBTM World, the flagship global meetings and events showcase in Barcelona, newly appointed CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Juliana Kagwa says the stars are finally aligni
In this conversation, I sit with Eva Mwangi, the dynamic Head of Sales and Marketing at Tribe Collection, one of Kenya’s most respected home-grown hospitality groups.Eva offers a thoughtful look into Tribe’s evolution as
In this episode, we explore the dynamics of the North American market as a key source region for African tourism—and what destination managers need to understand to engage it effectively. My guests, Jane Behrend and Davi
In this episode, recorded at the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, I chat with Amanda Bernstein, Seychelles’ new Minister for Tourism and Culture—who stepped onto the global stage barely a week after taking off
In this episode, recorded on August 24 during VoyagesAfriq’s coverage of the Seychelles Nature Trail, Mr. Paul Lebon, Director General for Destination Planning and Development at Tourism Seychelles, shares in-depth insig
In this episode, we examine the real impact of the Essence of Africa trade show, its evolution, significance, and what it means for the continent’s tourism future. Joining me on site is Amanda Margison, one of the founde
In this conversation, we delve into one of Africa’s most promising travel corridors, the growing connection between Latin America and Africa. Joining me is Andrea Landaeta from Sariri Terra, a leading voice in Latin Amer
Today’s episode features an in-depth conversation with Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department and a familiar voice on the VA Tourism Podcast.Since our last update in May—following the historic host
In today’s episode hosted by Guest Presenter Laura Penaloza, guest, Kezy Mukiri, the founder of Zuri Events and the lead of the Africa MICE Summit talks to us about this year’s edition scheduled for September 9th through
In today’s episode, we sit down for an exclusive conversation with Miller Matola, CEO of Millvest Advisory — the organization behind the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA).Now in its third year, TIFA continues to bui
As South Africa prepares to host the historic G20 Meetings this year, we speak with Tshifiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, about the significance of this event for the country’s touris
In today’s conversation, we take a deep dive into creative rights governance across the African continent. Our guest, Maureen Fondo, Head of copyright and related rights at the African Regional Intellectual Property Orga
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