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Ivorian tour operators explore how eTourism platform will boost tourism industry

Ivorian tour operators explore how eTourism platform will boost tourism industry

Tourism is a powerful vector of growth in Africa by creating jobs, generating income and developing local economies. Leading tour operators from across Ivory Coast participated in a two-day workshop, hosted at the Cybastion Tech Academy on February 18-19 in Abidjan, to learn skills in navigating digital tools and maximizing business growth on an eTourism platform. THE […]

Tourism is a powerful vector of growth in Africa by creating jobs, generating income and developing local economies.

Leading tour operators from across Ivory Coast participated in a two-day workshop, hosted at the Cybastion Tech Academy on February 18-19 in Abidjan, to learn skills in navigating digital tools and maximizing business growth on an eTourism platform.

The eTourism platform, a partnership between Cybastion and the Ivorian Ministry of Tourism, will feature robust digital tools to attract new tourists and position Ivory Coast as one of Africa's leading travel destinations.

With a planned launch date of mid-2025, the eTourism platform will improve the overall customer experience for tourists by creating a centralized marketplace and electronic payment system. The public-private partnership will be implemented over a period of 10 years.

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