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  "id": 987197,
  "title": "Ambassador Nancy Sam meets South Africa’s Thanda to strengthen Africa tourism collaboration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/ambassador-nancy-sam-meets-south-africas-thanda-to-strengthen-africa",
  "topic": "business",
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  "published": "2026-08-15T04:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ambassador-nancy-sam-meets-south-africas-thanda-to-strengthen-africa-tourism-collaboration/"
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  "account": "Madam Thandazile “Thanda,” a prominent figure on the African Advisory Board of Tourism South Africa, visited Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam, President of Women in Tourism Ghana and Vice President of the ECOWAS Tourism Private Sector. Their meeting centered on enhancing Africa's tourism industry and promoting sustainable development throughout the continent. Thanda also serves as an Executive Leader at KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, where she directs strategic tourism development and supports regional growth in South Africa's bustling tourism sector. During the discussion, Thanda and Ambassador Sam shared ideas for improving tourism and increasing opportunities in the field. The meeting celebrated the power of women leaders in tourism from Ghana and South Africa, focusing on boosting women-led tourism projects, fostering cross-border partnerships, and uncovering new possibilities to position Africa as a unified, premier travel destination. Both leaders emphasized the importance of strategic alliances in boosting economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism. Following the meeting, Ambassador Sam expressed optimism about Africa's tourism sector on social media, stressing the crucial role of women's empowerment and cooperation in transforming the continent into a leading global tourism hub.",
  "summary": "Madam Thandazile “Thanda,” a distinguished member of the African Advisory Board of Tourism South Africa, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam, President of Women in Tourism Ghana and Vice President of the ECOWAS Tourism Private Sector.",
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