The VA TourismPodcast

By Kojo Bentum-Williams

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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

Episode Date
Tapping Into Nordic Demand: Africa’s Growing Tourism Opportunity
Apr 17, 2026
Why Skills and Indigenous Knowledge Matter for Tourism’s Future – Anne Kaoma Explains
Mar 15, 2026
Africa’s Business Events Sector ends 2025 strong, eyes growth in 2026
Jan 08, 2026
Inside Namibia’s Tourism Surge: CEO Chicalu Zebulon on Strategy, Growth, and Global Visibility
Dec 03, 2025
Botswana strengthens sustainable tourism path with revised regulations and MICE Focus
Dec 02, 2025
Zambia’s Tourism Boss on smarter growth, stronger partnerships, and Sustainability that works
Dec 01, 2025
Uganda’s Tourism Moment Is Now and Juliana Kagwa Is Leading the Charge
Nov 26, 2025
Kenya's Tribe Collection eyes West Africa as it accelerates Regional growth
Nov 20, 2025
Unpacking North America as a Key Source Market for African Destinations
Nov 18, 2025
Seychelles’ New Tourism & Culture Minister Amanda Bernstein outlines vision for Authentic, Sustainable Growth
Nov 14, 2025
How Seychelles Is Redefining Hospitality: Paul Lebon on “Lospitalite Sesel”
Oct 27, 2025
Amanda Margison reflects on the Impact of Essence of Africa 2025
Oct 20, 2025
Is Latin America the Next Big Source Market for Africa? Insights from Andrea Landaeta
Oct 19, 2025
Inside Tourism Seychelles: Sherin Francis on MICE, Air Connectivity, and Expanding Visitor Experiences
Sep 07, 2025
Africa MICE Summit: Kezy Mukiri Shares What to Expect
Sep 05, 2025
TIFA focuses on driving tourism investment into secondary and tertiary cities- Matola
Sep 03, 2025
Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa on G20, ETA Reforms, and Empowering African Tourism
Jul 29, 2025
Empowering Africa’s Young Creators: The Push for Stronger Copyright Protections
Jul 15, 2025
Australasia in Focus: Lauren McAlpine Highlights Market Potential Ahead of Africa Showcase 2025
Jul 11, 2025
ICCA's Frank Murangwa prioritizes membership growth, skills development and discusses Africa’s Position in Latest Global Rankings
Jul 09, 2025
All you need to know about The Seychelles Challenge
Jun 29, 2025
Celebrating Seychelles’ Unsung Cultural Heroes: A conversation with Benjamine Rose, Jenita Laport and Camille Azemia
Jun 03, 2025
Sherin Francis on Seychelles Hosting FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 and Positioning for Global Events
May 22, 2025
Nature's Classroom: How Constance Ephelia is cultivating a new generation of eco-conscious leaders in Seychelles
May 09, 2025
Hallpax's Marketplace will redefine Africa's MICE industry – Mahi Tadesse
Apr 02, 2025
Louise Leach unpacks Gondwana's new market strategies
Mar 31, 2025
CEO of NTB Sebulon Chicalu Maps out Strategic Initiatives for Namibia's Tourism Development
Mar 25, 2025
Steering a Family-Run Tourism Business to Unmatched Success: A Conversation with Abass of Takims Holidays
Mar 22, 2025
CEO of Zambia Tourism Agency Matongo Matamwandi on country's remarkable tourism growth path
Mar 16, 2025
Analyzing the Central Eastern European Market: Agnieszka Lewandowska Takes a Deep Dive into the Polish Market
Mar 11, 2025
Our focus is to align tourism education and training with the broader goals of AfCFTA- Anne Kaoma-Sibanda
Mar 09, 2025
Strong Interest in Durban by Central Eastern European Market Excites Us- Musa Ndabeni
Mar 02, 2025
CEO of Sandwich Dune Tours Kenneth Kapitako discusses Namibia's evolving tourism sector
Feb 17, 2025
Is Electronic Travel Authorization the Key to Seamless Travel in Africa? Travisory's Sam Munda Bares it All
Feb 14, 2025
Africa Showcase 2025: Amanda and Jacqui Reveal Everything You Need to Know
Feb 07, 2025
Is Africa Prepared for the Luxury Travel Boom? Penny Fraser Explores the Potential
Jan 31, 2025
The Essence of Coaching in the Tourism Industry: A Conversation with Coura Badiane
Dec 03, 2024
Unravelling the Benefits of Coaching with ICF's Kathleen Lihanda
Nov 26, 2024
African Voices from 63rd ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi
Nov 14, 2024
CEO of ICCA Senthil Gopinath reflects on 63rd Congress and outlines plans for Africa
Nov 12, 2024
Essence of Africa: Leanne Haigh's insights and why EOA is unmissable
Oct 25, 2024
TBCZA President Clive Chinwada discusses growth and future prospects Zimbabwe’s tourism
Oct 21, 2024
UN Tourism and TUI Foundation roll out grant program for Artisans in 10 African Countries
Oct 16, 2024
Shaping Sustainable Trade: Fairtrade Africa's Vision for a Better Tomorrow
Oct 10, 2024
Essence of Africa 2024 : We confident of meeting the right buyers- Rosemary Muthoni
Sep 19, 2024
Essence of Africa 2024: Jessica Smit excited with show prospects
Sep 13, 2024
Shaping the future of Meetings in Africa: A conversation with Jeffers Miruka, President of African Society of Association Executives
Aug 31, 2024
Understanding Mozambique's Inbound Market: A chat with CEO of Dana Tours Natalie Tenzer-Silva
Aug 28, 2024
TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa breaks down landmark BOOKING.COM ruling
Aug 27, 2024
Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Charmaine Matheus reflects on ''Reason to Visit Namibia'' Roadshow in Botswana
Aug 24, 2024
Dissecting Mozambique's MICE sector with Radisson Blu's Rob Van der Velden
Aug 18, 2024
Newly Appointed ICCA Africa Director Frank Murangwa outlines vision for MICE industry growth
Aug 16, 2024
CEO of Uganda Tourism Board Lilly Ajarova gives a sneak peek of its new 10 year Tourism plan
Aug 12, 2024
Elevating African Gastronomy: Insights from Director General of Basque Culinary Centre Joxe Mari Aizega
Aug 10, 2024
Charting a new path for DR Congo's Tourism Sector: An exclusive chat with Minister of Tourism Didier Musanga M’pambia
Aug 04, 2024
Sierra Leone's Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Tunis unpacks outcomes of 67th CAF Meeting and First Gastronomy event in Africa
Aug 01, 2024
⁠Countdown to 2nd UN Tourism Brand Africa Conference: ZTA Chief shares insights
Jul 10, 2024
Nigeria's Minister of Tourism Lola Ade-John on her vision for the sector
Jul 03, 2024
Professor Bhaso Ndzendze dissects the Africa by Bus Project and its Impacts on Students
Jul 01, 2024
Our new convention centre will make Malawi a competitive MICE Destination- Sunbird Tourism PLC
May 10, 2024
Destination Malawi: Sigelege Hotels' ambitious plans of becoming Malawi's Premier Hospitality Group
May 06, 2024
PayChangu's seamless and secure payment gateway for Malawi's Tourism Sector
May 05, 2024
Unpacking the works of Africa's Eden Tourism Association :Exclusive Chat with CEO Jillian Blackbeard
Apr 24, 2024
Botswana set to roll out MICE Strategy : Acting CEO, Keitumetse Setlang
Apr 21, 2024
Executive Director of Zambia Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Studies Anne Kaoma-Sibanda outlines her vision
Apr 18, 2024
Amanda Margison unpacks the Essence of Africa Travel Show
Mar 31, 2024
Africa shines at ITB Berlin 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Why you should Plan your trip to Namibia with ''Safari 2 GO''
Mar 22, 2024
Countdown Begins: 2024 Kriol Jazz Festival Set to Enchant Patrons
Mar 20, 2024
General Manager of Air Botswana Lulu Rasebotsa reveals her turnaround plans
Mar 18, 2024
Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Bonnie Mbidzo talks market diversification and air connectivity
Mar 16, 2024
Taking a deep dive into the Central Eastern European Outbound Market with Paddington Tucker
Feb 29, 2024
Unpacking the legal issues around Tourism Investment: A conversation with Safiyaa Akoojee
Feb 28, 2024
TIFA 2024 to Elevate African Tourism Investments to New Heights
Feb 25, 2024
Is Africa doing too little for the North America Outbound Market? Jacinta Nzioka unpacks the enormous potential
Feb 23, 2024
Exhibitors share impressions of Africa Showcase Southern Europe Roadshow
Feb 21, 2024
Africa Showcase 2024: We've seen Increasing demand from the Spanish Market- Chris Anagnostellis
Feb 16, 2024
Africa Showcase 2024: Understanding the Spanish Outbound Tourism Market with Eduardo and Lucia
Feb 12, 2024
How Kempinski Hotel Accra Gold Coast City is transforming guest experience with Lady In Red and West Africa’s first Gentleman In Red
Feb 05, 2024
State of Africa’s Tourism Sector: What to lookout for in 2024
Dec 31, 2023
Talking Tourism in Mauritius:Estelle St Lambert invites you to explore GrandBay’s Night Life
Dec 27, 2023
Could Health Tourism and Wellness be the next frontier in Africa’s Tourism pursuit? Founders of Route Wellness take a deep dive
Dec 24, 2023
Talking Tourism in Mauritius - General Manager of Veranda Grand Bay Giany Bundhooa takes turn on VA Tourism Podcast
Dec 20, 2023
Our vision is to be the friendliest Resort in Seychelles- Andre Borg
Dec 19, 2023
Discover the Secrets of Seychelles with the Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association (SSHEA)
Dec 17, 2023
Seychelles back to Normal- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism gives an update
Dec 08, 2023
Jacqui Reynolds sheds light on Onshow’s Africa Showcase Platform
Nov 23, 2023
Minister Patricia de Lille on state of South Africa’s Tourism Industry
Nov 20, 2023
Exclusive chat with Anita Mendiratta on new book ‘’The Call to Leadership: Unlocking the Leader Within in Times of Crisis’’
Oct 25, 2023
CEO of Fairground Holdings Gorata Gabaraane discusses Botswana’s growing MICE Sector
Oct 13, 2023
Managing Director of Labadi Beach Hotel David Eduaful reflects on his one year stewardship
Oct 05, 2023
Unpacking Mozambique’s Capacity for MICE
Oct 02, 2023
ATLF 2023:Sessions are structured towards actionable solutions- Miller Matola
Sep 28, 2023
We are engaging government to improve tourism in Mozambique- Noor Momade
Sep 25, 2023
ATLF 2023: Dan Dzouza’s sneak peek of Tourism Entrepreneurship Masterclass
Sep 18, 2023
General Manager of Sentidos Beach Resort Lwana Lopes opens up state of Tourism in Mozambique
Sep 17, 2023
Eldevina Materula’s take on Mozambique’s burgeoning tourism Sector
Sep 13, 2023
Building a coalition of environmentally Conscious travellers: A story of Mwanase Ahmed
Aug 15, 2023
Tourism is a key pillar in our investment drive- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
Jul 10, 2023
Tourism Seychelles hopes sector diversification can spark boom after first quarter growth
Jul 03, 2023