UN Tourism Head calls for skills, AI readiness and women’s empowerment to drive Africa’s tourism future
UN Tourism Secretary General, Shaikha Al Nuwais has called on African governments and tourism stakeholders to place people at the centre of the continent’s tourism development agenda, stressing that investment in […]
8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2026 reveals its first confirmed speakers
Intra-African travel is undergoing significant transformation. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) expands economic cross-border potential, making strategic tourism alignment an operational necessity rather than a discretionary consideration. The […]
Namibia Tourism Board engages China Tourism Association to expand cooperation
A delegation from the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), led by Chief Executive Officer Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu and including Chief Marketing Officer Charmaine Matthews and China Representative Feng Xinxin, met with […]
Inside the Investor’s Brain: Hamza Farooqui Calls for shift from entitlement to execution at UN Tourism CAF
At the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), held at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Mahe, Seychelles, one of the most compelling interventions came not […]
Minister de Lille welcomes Turkish Airlines’ expansion to South Africa
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed the decision by Turkish Airlines to increase its direct services between South Africa and Türkiye to 20 weekly flights, further […]
JW Marriott unveils a mindful sanctuary in Kenya’s Solio game reserve
JW Marriott today announces the opening of JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya. Nestled between the slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges, the […]
Ghana loses Guinness World Record holder and creative arts icon Sharon Dede Padi
Ghana’s creative arts community is mourning the loss of celebrated artist, architect, poet and cultural advocate Sharon Dede Padi, affectionately known as Padiki, the founder and CEO of Padiki Art […]
Seychelles closes 2025–2026 cruise season, reinforces strategy for higher-value cruise tourism
The 2025–2026 cruise ship season officially came to a close on Saturday the 27th June with the berthing and departure of MV Viking Yi Dun from Port Victoria, marking the […]
Sierra Leone Suspends US$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced the temporary suspension of the US$25 Airport Security Fee charged to passengers at Freetown International Airport, effective Monday, July 6, 2026. In a […]