Professor Marcelle Ibinga Épse Itsitsa named Gabon’s Minister of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts
Professor Marcelle Ibinga Épse Itsitsa has been named Minister of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts in the new government announced by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on New Year’s Day, marking a high-profile appointment in the administration’s efforts
Sierra Leone declares 2026 the ‘Year of Culture and Creativity’ after landmark ecotourism drive
Sierra Leone has officially declared 2026 as the Year of Culture and Creativity, building on the momentum of its 2025 Year of Ecotourism and signalling a renewed national focus on
Africa in 2026: Ten Places, Four Ways to Travel Differently
Beach. Gastronomy. Culture. Wildlife. Africa no longer waits to be interpreted. It moves at its own pace, on its own terms, and in 2026 it does so with a quiet
Benoît Harter Appointed Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Mauritius’ Minister of Tourism, Richard Duval, has announced the appointment of Benoît Harter as Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), placing him at the helm of the institution
Africa gears up for stronger presence at FITUR 2026 as continental participation expands
Africa is set to make a bold statement at the 2026 edition of FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair scheduled for January in Madrid, Spain, with organisers anticipating a significant
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates New Premium Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, inaugurated its new premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian unveiled the new facility today in a ceremony attended by high
Seychelles Nature Trail set to return for Third edition on 16 May 2026
Following the resounding success of its second edition held in August this year, Tourism Seychelles announces the return of the Seychelles Nature Trail (SNT) for a third edition, scheduled to
Kenya Airways announces leadership transition
Kenya Airways has announced a change in its top leadership, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka set to exit the airline. Kilavuka will proceed on terminal
Namibia Convention Bureau launched to position Destination as Business Events Hub
Namibia has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its position in the global meetings and events industry with the official launch of the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB). Unveiled in Windhoek