Essence of Africa 2026 opens in Zanzibar
The 2026 edition of Essence of Africa opened on Monday evening, 19 October 2026, at Diamonds Bijoux on Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean coast. A full audience of tourism leaders, exhibitors, international […]
Angola and Namibia ink tourism cooperation agreement to boost cross-border travel and Investment
Angola and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation, establishing a framework for joint destination marketing, investment promotion and the development of cross-border tourism products. The […]
Zanzibar’s air capacity set to surge 33% as new tourism data reveals shifting visitor trends
Zanzibar is set for a significant expansion in air connectivity, with available airline seats forecast to increase by 33% over the next six months, according to new tourism intelligence released by […]
Congo-Brazzaville moves closer to visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027
The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, has taken a significant step toward eliminating entry visa requirements for African nationals, with the proposed policy expected to take effect […]
WTM London’s Ministers’ Summit marks 20 years of global tourism leadership, setting direction for collective action
World Travel Market London will mark the 20th anniversary of its prestigious Ministers’ Summit this November, bringing together around 50 tourism ministers alongside global industry leaders to strengthen resilience, drive […]
Seychelles tightens entry rules for travellers with recent DRC travel history
As concerns over the evolving Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) prompt heightened vigilance, Seychelles is reinforcing precautionary measures to protect public health and […]
UN Tourism Team completes inspection ahead of 3rd Africa Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Sierra Leone
A delegation from UN Tourism has successfully concluded an inspection mission in Sierra Leone ahead of the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Gastronomy Tourism Forum for Africa, expressing satisfaction with the […]
South African Tourism puts food firmly on the travel menu at Gastronomy Africa 2026
Because a destination can be remembered by the flavours it leaves behind, gastronomy offers travellers a deeply personal way to experience the people, culture and stories that make South Africa […]
Intrepid Travel adds more than 80 new trips for 2027
Intrepid Travel has unveiled over 80 new trips for 2027 across its Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories. The new trips respond to […]