South Africa’s business events sector poised for strategic growth, says SANCB’s Corné Koch
South Africa’s business events industry is entering a phase of strategic expansion, with a renewed focus on regional inclusion, sustainability, targeted international bidding and stronger partnerships across the tourism value
Republic of Congo announces visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027
President Denis Sassou Nguesso has announced that citizens of all African countries will be allowed to enter the Republic of the Congo without visas starting January 1, 2027, in a
Ghana launches e-visa platform, scraps visa fees for African travellers
Ghana has officially launched its first electronic visa (e-Visa) system, marking a major shift in the country’s travel and immigration regime as the government moves to position the West African
Benin: Olushegun Adjadi Bakari appointed Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade
Olushegun Adjadi Bakari has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, in charge of Industry and the Promotion of Private Investment in Benin. The appointment was announcedon 24 May 2026 as part of
Seychelles and La Réunion sign new Agreement to enhance educational collaboration
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture of the Republic of Seychelles and the Académie de La Réunion have officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reinforcing bilateral
Tourism Seychelles accelerates India push following near 75% increase in arrivals
Tourism Seychelles successfully concluded its 2026 India Roadshow across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi, building on strong growth momentum from the Indian market and reinforcing its commitment to one of the
Kara-Tunga Safari Camp becomes Uganda’s first fair trade tourism certified business
Kara-Tunga Safari Camp has officially achieved Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certification, becoming the first tourism business in Uganda to join the community committed to ethical, responsible, and sustainable tourism. Kara-Tunga
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