Nomad_Africa_Edition12
Born from a passionate desire to dispel the negative perceptions which the world has held of the African Continent, and to replace it with a positive focus, Nomad Africa magazine celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage. Nomad Africa inspires and breeds a conscious, knowledgeable generation of visionaries among our own, and influences positive perceptions and appreciation for the true worth of Africa worldwide. Born from a passionate desire to dispel the negative perceptions which the world has held of the African Continent, and to replace it with a positive focus, Nomad Africa magazine celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage. Nomad Africa inspires and breeds a conscious, knowledgeable generation of visionaries among our own, and influences positive perceptions and appreciation for the true worth of Africa worldwide.
Up Above: Mauritian Prime Minster Pravind Jugnauth officially opening the conference. Left: President of the International Coalition of Tourism partners – Professor Geoffrey Lipman, delivering his keynote address at the conference. Right: At the conference from left to right: Dr Dirk Glaesser – UNWTO, President Didier Robert – La Reunion, Mr Anil Gayan, SC – Minister of Tourism Mauritius, Alain St.Ange – former Minister of Tourism Seychelles Prime Minster Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius. always has control over whatever personal data of his or hers is in the custody or under the control of an operator in the tourism industry.” In terms of Mauritius being technology ready, Mr Gayan went on to explain that although Mauritius is a small island, internet, computer literacy and information technology are already implemented at primary school level. He said: “We have, as part of our government programme, focused on information technology as one of the great movers of the economy in the years to come.” “Mauritius has no natural resources, so we need to look for services that will bring value additions in whatever we do. Our workforce leans towards the IT sector, but there are things happening globally, which we have no control over, and of which we need to be aware of so that we can at least catch up and take the lead in our part of the world.” The conference was also ground breaking in terms of providing a platform for those countries that still need to get on the digital high speed train in a manner of speaking. Mrs Gbian Moukaila, Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport of République du Bénin said: “Digitalisation is a trend that will become a normal way of doing business in tourism. People are shifting away from human contact and travel agencies.” 84 | www.nomadafricamag.com | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | Issue 12
Up Above: L-R; Professor Geoffrey Lipman – Keynote Speaker & President of Internation Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) & Green Growth Travelism Institute, Minister of Tourism Mauritius - Mr Anil Gayan and Dr Dirk Glaesser – Director of Sustainable Tourism of Tourism programme UNWTO. Left: Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth speaking to Senegalese Tourism Representative Mr Ba Babacar at the conference. Right: Mr Julian Mountain – Speaker/ Commercial Director Lastminute.com Group. Mauritius has no natural resources, so we need to look for services that will bring value additions in whatever we do. Our workforce leans towards the IT sector, but there are things happening globally, which we have no control over, and which we need to be aware of so that we can at least catch up and take the lead in our part of the world.” - Mr Anil Gayan, SC – Minister of Tourism, Mauritius. “Tourism in Bénin is in its infancy, so being here at this event gives us a broader perspective on the way tourism is progressing in the world. We will take everything that we have learnt here and implement it in Bénin. Not long ago, we obtained the digital code for our country and we are one of the few countries in West Africa that has this. This will enable us to use digitalisation in tourism and this is the reason why I have come here, to take advantage of the experience of Mauritius and all other participants of this conference.” “Although tourism is not something new in Bénin, government action towards tourism has been increased by our new president. The authorities do understand that tourism can increase our standard of living, our economy and the well-being of the population” Mrs Moukaila told Nomad Africa Magazine that since being elected 2 years ago, Béninese President Patrice Talon has been very progressive in recognising that the tourism sector needs to be expanded. Cultural tourism offers historical elements of slavery and vodun religious practises, which feature very prominently in Béninese society. Roads, as well as new infrastructure and museums are being built to cater for an expected upsurge of tourism in the future. The minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture of the Republic of Ghana, Catherine Afeku, said the conference was “very informative and an eye opener. “Looking at what they were sharing at the conference, and how ICT revolutionised the future of tourism, I am walking away with a sense of optimism. A new generation is actually going to make tourism more robust and more exponential. I would like to use the word explosive for Africa.” Issue 12 | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | www.nomadafricamag.com | 85
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Up Above: L-R; Professor Geoffrey Lipman – Keynote Speaker & President<br />
of Internation Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) & Green Growth Travelism<br />
Institute, Minister of Tourism Mauritius - Mr Anil Gayan and Dr Dirk<br />
Glaesser – Director of Sustainable Tourism of Tourism programme<br />
UNWTO.<br />
Left: Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth speaking to Senegalese Tourism<br />
Representative Mr Ba Babacar at the conference.<br />
Right: Mr Julian Mountain – Speaker/ Commercial Director<br />
Lastminute.com Group.<br />
Mauritius has no natural resources, so we need to look for services that<br />
will bring value additions in whatever we do. Our workforce leans towards<br />
the IT sector, but there are things happening globally, which we have no<br />
control over, and which we need to be aware of so that we can at least<br />
catch up and take the lead in our part of the world.”<br />
- Mr Anil Gayan, SC – Minister of Tourism, Mauritius.<br />
“Tourism in Bénin is in its infancy, so being<br />
here at this event gives us a broader perspective<br />
on the way tourism is progressing<br />
in the world. We will take everything that we<br />
have learnt here and implement it in Bénin.<br />
Not long ago, we obtained the digital code<br />
for our country and we are one of the few<br />
countries in West <strong>Africa</strong> that has this. This will<br />
enable us to use digitalisation in tourism and<br />
this is the reason why I have come here, to<br />
take advantage of the experience of Mauritius<br />
and all other participants of this conference.”<br />
“Although tourism is not something new in<br />
Bénin, government action towards tourism<br />
has been increased by our new president.<br />
The authorities do understand that tourism<br />
can increase our standard of living, our<br />
economy and the well-being of the population”<br />
Mrs Moukaila told <strong>Nomad</strong> <strong>Africa</strong> Magazine<br />
that since being elected 2 years ago, Béninese<br />
President Patrice Talon has been very<br />
progressive in recognising that the tourism<br />
sector needs to be expanded. Cultural<br />
tourism offers historical elements of slavery<br />
and vodun religious practises, which feature<br />
very prominently in Béninese society. Roads,<br />
as well as new infrastructure and museums<br />
are being built to cater for an expected upsurge<br />
of tourism in the future.<br />
The minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture of the<br />
Republic of Ghana, Catherine Afeku, said the<br />
conference was “very informative and an<br />
eye opener.<br />
“Looking at what they were sharing at the<br />
conference, and how ICT revolutionised the<br />
future of tourism, I am walking away with a<br />
sense of optimism. A new generation is actually<br />
going to make tourism more robust<br />
and more exponential. I would like to use<br />
the word explosive for <strong>Africa</strong>.”<br />
Issue 12 | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | www.nomadafricamag.com | 85
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