In today’s read;
- Namibia Wildlife Resorts sharpens digital tools and regional outreach for tourism boost
- Ghana’s Diana Quarshie gets spotlight for pushing inclusive MICE growth
- Nigeria’s Joan Ulaeto honored for driving outbound MICE travel across continents
NWR Eyes SADC MICE Expansion via Digital Upgrades, Regional Offers
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is enhancing its offerings.
NWR, managing hospitality within Namibia’s national parks, is upgrading its digital presence and expanding its product range to meet evolving traveler preferences. This includes investing in online booking systems and developing experiential tourism products such as photography safaris and cultural immersion tours.
A key focus is growth within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. NWR is actively promoting its offerings to Namibians and neighboring countries, aiming to build a resilient tourism base and tap into the growing intra-African travel market. This involves partnerships with regional tour operators and targeted digital marketing campaigns.
Looking ahead, NWR anticipates continued strong demand, particularly during peak season. Priorities include optimizing operations for seamless guest experiences, leveraging digital tools to manage demand, and further enhancing the overall guest experience through staff training and operational improvements. The company is also evaluating its portfolio and exploring opportunities for product diversification.
Ghana’s Deradec CEO Drives MICE Growth With Female Leadership
Diana Adwoa Quarshie, CEO of Deradec Executive Travel and Tour Ghana, recently received the prestigious Africa Travel 100 Women Award.
This recognition celebrates her remarkable three-decade career in the travel and tourism sector. Her leadership has propelled Deradec into a leading provider of diverse travel services across Ghana and Africa. The company caters to a wide client base, including eco-tourists, students, and corporate travelers.
Quarshie’s influence extends beyond her company’s success. She actively participates in industry organizations like TOUGHA and GATTA. Her involvement in the International Trade Council and SheTrades highlights her dedication to sustainable and inclusive tourism practices. Notably, she champions gender equality within Deradec, where women constitute over half of the qualified professional staff.
Her achievements serve as an inspiration, demonstrating the power of female leadership in driving growth and positive change within the African tourism industry. She exemplifies the potential for women to excel in business while simultaneously promoting sustainable and equitable practices.
HOJ Travels Founder Award Spotlights African MICE Market Expansion
Joan Ulaeto, founder of HOJ Travels & Tours Ltd, recently received the Africa Travel 100 Women Award.
Her company specializes in MICE tourism. They focus on facilitating meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions across the globe. HOJ Travels helps businesses and organizations expand their international reach. They connect professionals for networking, collaboration, and growth.
Seventy percent of their work involves outbound travel to various destinations. These include African countries like South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Seychelles, Egypt, and Morocco. They also facilitate travel to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The remaining 30% focuses on inbound travel within Nigeria.
HOJ Travels works with a diverse clientele. This includes high-net-worth individuals, corporations, NGOs, chambers of commerce, real estate developers, and career professionals. Their ultimate goal is to provide exceptional travel services. They aim to showcase exciting destinations and build strong business and cultural connections.
That’s it for today, thank you for reading.