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Bulut Bağcı: "We Reaffirm Our Confidence in Brussels and Belgium"

Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.

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Can Tourism Save Europe’s Migration Crisis?

Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.

Bulut Bagcı

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Tourism House Brussels: A New Hub for Global Tourism

The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has officially completed the first milestone of Tourism House Brussels, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the global tourism industry and the European institutional ecosystem.

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President João Lourenço’s speech during the Angola Invest Summit

LUANDA, ANGOLA — Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Angola hosted the Angola Investment Summit from June 17 to 19, 2026. The summit was an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, held in partnership with the Global Tourism Forum Institute (GTFI), based in Brussels and Dubai.

Derya Soysal

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Angola: Africa’s Next Tourism Giant

Angola is reducing its dependence on oil by positioning tourism as its new “green oil.” In 2025, tourist arrivals rose by 20–30%, generating $667 million in revenue. Visa-free entry, a new international airport, and major investments are helping make Angola Africa’s fastest-growing tourism destination.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna

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Uzbekistan Expands Global Mobility Under 2030 Strategy

Uzbekistan’s 2030 Strategy aims to expand visa-free travel access for its citizens from 34 to 50 countries by 2030. The initiative also seeks to increase the number of countries with simplified visa procedures to 60 and modernize consular services through digital platforms. https://daryo.uz/en/2026/02/23/uzbekistan-plans-visa-free-travel-expansion-to-50-countries-by-2030/

Zulya Atabayeva

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China’s High-Tech Tourism Boom in 2026

In 2026, China has modernized travel with visa-free entry, digital payments, and high-speed rail networks, becoming a global testbed for future tourism. While infrastructure and technology facilitate access, digital reliance, app restrictions, and language remain challenges for visitors.

Hashim Aslam Khan

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Why Senegal is a Hidden Gem in the Touristic Map

Golden beaches stretching into the Atlantic, music pulsing through the streets of Dakar, and a culture built on warmth and hospitality are quietly transforming Senegal into one of the most exciting travel destinations of 2026.

Dmytro Melnyk

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