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January 11, 2025
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WTM Africa 2026 Programme to Address AI, Wine Tourism and Skills Development
WTM Africa 2026, set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 13 to 15 April, has released a programme of more than 70 sessions addressing key shifts shaping the continent's tourism sector.
Highlights include a newly introduced Wine Tourism Track, developed in partnership with the Wine Tourism Conference, alongside practical sessions on AI adoption, leadership, and sector skills development.
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Marriott Opens First Cape Verde Property with Four Points by Sheraton in São Vicente
Marriott International has made its debut in Cape Verde with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, situated above Laginha Beach in the port city of Mindelo on São Vicente Island.
The 127-room property marks three milestones for the group: Marriott's first hotel in Cape Verde, the 500th select service hotel in EMEA, and continued growth in island and coastal destinations across Africa.
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