Zanzibar’s Tourism Boom Exposes New Investment Opportunities Beyond Hotels

Photo credit: Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) Zanzibar’s tourism growth is accelerating at a pace that is now reshaping the island’s investment landscape, with official data showing demand is beginning […]
Africa Showcase Southern Europe to spotlight new growth markets in Portugal, France & Italy

Africa’s tourism industry is sharpening its focus on Southern Europe as the Africa Showcase Southern Europe prepares to make strategic stops in Portugal, France and Italy, positioning the continent to […]
Essence of Africa heads to Zanzibar for Its 2026 Edition

Following last year’s successful second edition on the Kenyan coast, Essence of Africa has announced that its third edition will take place at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar from 20–22 October 2026, continuing the event’s journey […]
World Tourism Leaders to gather in Kenya to shape the future of Tourism Resilience

Nairobi will take centre stage in the global tourism calendar this February as world tourism leaders converge in Kenya for the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo (GTRDCE), a […]
Zambia vs Ghana Fashion ‘Fight’: Lessons on Culture, Creativity and Tourism in Africa

How a visa waiver, a presidential smock and a social media storm revealed why culture, fashion and creativity are central to Africa’s tourism and integration agenda. Ghana and Zambia agreed […]
UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Alnuwais Meets President Julius Maada Bio, Commits to Support Sierra Leone’s Tourism Sector

Shaikha Alnuwais, new Secretary-General of UN Tourism and first woman to assume the role, held a productive meeting with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on the sidelines of the […]
Zambia and Ghana Agree Historic Visa-free Travel Arrangement

Zambia and Ghana have agreed a landmark visa-free travel arrangement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel between the two nations without visas, marking a significant step in […]
Beyond Visibility: How Africa used FITUR to reposition Its Tourism Offering

Africa’s presence at FITUR 2026 was defined less by spectacle and more by intent. Across the halls of Madrid’s flagship tourism trade fair, African destinations presented a unified, business-focused posture, […]
The Gambia targets market diversafication and green season growth at FITUR

Photo: Ida Njie, Managing Director- Gambia Tourism Board The Gambia Tourism Board has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning the destination on the global tourism map, with a strong focus on […]