
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa makes its Uganda debut in February
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa is set to take place in Uganda for the first time in February 2027, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s leading hospitality investment

Kenya targets increased Ugandan arrivals as stakeholders promote regional travel Integration
Tourism stakeholders are amplifying calls for deeper cross-border collaboration as Kenya pursues a 27 per cent growth in Ugandan arrivals targeting 300,000 arrivals in 2026. The stakeholders, who were part

Angola Convention Bureau makes International debut
The newly established Angola Convention Bureau positions the country on the global stage as “The Meeting Room in Africa”—an emerging meetings and events destination with strong growth potential and dynamic

Vesna Rakić named CEO of Seychelles Tourism Board
The Office of the President of Seychelles has announced the appointment of Vesna Rakić as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board, effective 15 May 2026. Ms.

Sierra Leone’s One Nation Reggae Festival and the Making of a Cultural Bridge to the Caribbean
There are moments when music moves beyond entertainment and begins to carry history, memory, and identity in the same breath. In Sierra Leone, that shift is now being tested through

Botswana Appoints Abigail Lillian Khumoyame as Permanent Secretary for Environment and Tourism
The Government of Botswana has appointed Ms. Abigail Lillian Khumoyame as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, marking a significant leadership transition for one of

Mozambique makes IMEX Frankfurt debut as national MICE strategy nears approval
Discovered on the Indian Ocean, Mozambique is an emerging and accessible destination for business events, offering modern hotels, quality conference venues and a growing professional support services industry. From the vibrant capital

Africa in Motion panel reframes continent’s MICE ambition at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Africa’s place in the global meetings and events economy was forcefully reasserted on the opening days of IMEX Frankfurt 2026, as senior destination leaders and industry strategists used the “Africa

IMEX Frankfurt 2026: Eden Bleu Hotel reinforces Seychelles’ appeal for Meetings and Incentive Travel
As IMEX Frankfurt opened its doors on day one, Seychelles was among destinations using the global platform to reinforce a broader business events narrative beyond leisure. Speaking on the show