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AccorHotels expands its luxury footprint in Africa

Global Editor- April 11, 2017 0

AccorHotels today announced the signing of a hotel management agreement (HMA) with New Mauritius Hotels Limited, one of the oldest and largest owning and management ... Read More

New US Muslim ban: Airlines banned from taking computers and I-Pads

eturbonews- March 21, 2017 0

Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethihad, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Moroc, Turkish Airlines and other airlines flying non stop from the Middle East to the United ... Read More

Change in summer flight plans for Royal Air Maroc

Chief Assignment Editor- March 15, 2017 0

Royal Air Maroc has revised its original plans for New York JFK and Sao Paulo, for its summer flight schedule. The airline will keep its ... Read More

Budapest Airport joins Moroccan market

Global Editor- March 2, 2017 0

Continuing the expansion of its route network, Budapest Airport announces another development today with the welcome addition of Ryanair’s new link to Marrakech. Having increased ... Read More

Passenger tries to get to cockpit during Paris-Casablanca flight

Chief Assignment Editor- March 1, 2017 0

A 26-year-old male passenger had to be restrained by airline crew when he tried to enter the aircraft’s cockpit. The incident occurred on an unnamed ... Read More

Morocco bans production and sale of full-face Muslim veils

Global Editor- January 11, 2017 0

According to media reports, Morocco has banned production and sale of burqas - full-face Muslim veils. The ban was apparently enacted for security reasons. While ... Read More

Hilton continues Moroccan expansion

Global Editor- January 5, 2017 0

Hilton has signed a management agreement with Group Sadiki to open its first hotel in Casablanca. The news follows the conclusion of a landmark year ... Read More

Morocco joins Emirates A380 network

Global Editor- December 19, 2016 0

Emirates, voted the World’s Best Airline in the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, announced today that it will operate the first ever commercial Airbus A380 ... Read More

Canada to invest nearly $1.8 billion to spur clean innovation in developing countries

eturbonews- November 16, 2016 0

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canadian Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, ... Read More

Africa Day at COP22: Adesina calls for fulfillment of pledges made in Paris

Global Editor- November 16, 2016 0

African leaders on Wednesday called for speedy action for the implementation of the commitments made at the COP21 in Paris, and urged the fulfillment of ... Read More

First Moroccan travel company awarded ‘Travelife’ sustainability certification

Global Editor- November 14, 2016 0

Destination management company, based in Agadir, Morocco, awarded ‘Travelife’ Sustainable Tourism certification at the World Travel Market Read More

Sustainable Tourism: Seychelles joins African tourism ministers in Morocco for COP 22

eturbonews- November 12, 2016 0

“Seychelles knows that it has a rich diversity in culture and it its tourism offerings. This is why we have a successful tourism industry," said ... Read More

COP 22 in Marrakesh: Seychelles concerned after US election

eturbonews- November 9, 2016 0

The annual United Nations talks on how to limit global warming last two weeks, but success  is a big question mark after Donald Trump triumphs ... Read More

Morocco Tourism overhauls tourist guide training

Chief Assignment Editor- November 1, 2016 0

Morocco Tourism takes the training of its tourist guides quite seriously, so much so, that there is a law to assure the profession is regulated. Read More

Morocco Tourism meeting the needs of tourism enterprises

Chief Assignment Editor- October 31, 2016 0

The Morocco tourism sector has more than ever needed the backing of a fabric of modern tourism businesses that are structured, competitive, and capable of ... Read More

Morocco tour guides: Country ambassadors for culture

Chief Assignment Editor- October 29, 2016 0

The Morocco Ministry of Tourism takes its job quite seriously, beginning with front-line ambassadors, otherwise known as tour guides, to assure that all visitors to ... Read More

Morocco travel agencies: Governed and trusted

Chief Assignment Editor- October 27, 2016 0

As travel distribution in Morocco experiences profound changes in tourists, the Ministry of Tourism is working to stay on top of these changes. Read More

Morocco meeting the changing desires of tourists

Chief Assignment Editor- October 26, 2016 0

Morocco tourism is hard at work creating a strong foundation for its industry. Read More

Morocco’s hotel classification system shines bright

Chief Assignment Editor- October 25, 2016 0

Morocco Tourism has developed 14 types of tourist establishments, representing one or more categories of accommodation. Read More

Morocco tourist accommodations growing dramatically

Chief Assignment Editor- October 24, 2016 0

When booking travel, most people start with where they plan to stay while on holiday. Read More

Morocco boosting tourism competitiveness

Chief Assignment Editor- October 22, 2016 0

Morocco Tourism has set minimum quality standards to make sure tourism businesses have a strong foundation. Read More

Morocco building strong tourist offerings

Chief Assignment Editor- October 21, 2016 0

The Morocco Tourism of Ministry is building strong and attractive Moroccan tourist offerings. Read More

Morocco Tourism shows strength during tough world events

Chief Assignment Editor- October 20, 2016 0

Morocco Tourism Minister says anxiety-producing global environment is feeding and influencing the behavior of tourists. Read More

Pre-COP Ministerial Meeting opens in Marrakech

Global Editor- October 18, 2016 0

Morocco hosts Pre-COP Ministerial Meeting opens for final preparations before COP22 Read More

Morocco Tourism awards Seal of Excellence in hotel and tourism training

Chief Assignment Editor- October 17, 2016 0

The Morocco Ministry of Tourism is dedicated to presenting a Seal of Excellence for vocational training in hospitality and tourism. Read More

Morocco Tourism meeting the challenges of digital tourism

Chief Assignment Editor- October 15, 2016 0

Morocco is working on a strategy to match digital development in the world of tourism. Read More

Morocco addresses climate change: A world concern affecting tourism

Chief Assignment Editor- October 14, 2016 0

The complexity of the links between climate factors and tourism are addressed by Morocco Tourism. Read More

Morocco on track to be a top 20 world tourist destination

Chief Assignment Editor- October 13, 2016 0

Morocco government program is maintaining tourism as a national property as it works to achieve Vision 2020. Read More

Morocco-Africa-France tourism: Think Tank on co-development

Chief Assignment Editor- October 12, 2016 0

Morocco Tourism Minister Lahcen Haddad participated in a Think Tank this year in Paris on co-development relationships between Morocco, Africa, and France. Read More

Morocco Minister addresses tourism and the digital revolution

Chief Assignment Editor- October 11, 2016 0

Morocco's Minister for Tourism addresses the digital evolution in the world of tourism. Read More