Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: A New Dawn of Tourism Opportunity

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a defining chapter in Africa’s football journey and its global tourism positioning. For the first time in history, the continent will send a […]
Emirates to deploy Next-Generation A350 on third daily Cape Town Flight

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy […]
Qatar Airways Launches First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787, Completes A350 Rollout

Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped […]
Launch of TOP25 Restaurants Kenya set to boost tourism

TOP25 Restaurants International, the global restaurant guide recognized for its independent, data-driven evaluation of restaurant excellence, today announced the official launch of TOP25 Restaurants Kenyaguide and the appointment of Ms. Caroline Mwangi as Head of TOP25 Restaurants Kenya. TOP25 Restaurants International said […]
Entries Now Open for WTM Africa’s 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

Entries are officially open for the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026. Businesses, destinations, and individuals who are making a positive impact through sustainable and responsible travel are encouraged to enter […]
Ida Njie appointed Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board

Ms. Ida Jeng Njie has officially been appointed as the new Director General of The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) marking an important milestone in the continued development and strategic direction […]
Professor Marcelle Ibinga Épse Itsitsa named Gabon’s Minister of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts

Professor Marcelle Ibinga Épse Itsitsa has been named Minister of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts in the new government announced by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on New Year’s Day, marking a high-profile appointment in the administration’s efforts […]
Sierra Leone declares 2026 the ‘Year of Culture and Creativity’ after landmark ecotourism drive

Sierra Leone has officially declared 2026 as the Year of Culture and Creativity, building on the momentum of its 2025 Year of Ecotourism and signalling a renewed national focus on […]
Africa in 2026: Ten Places, Four Ways to Travel Differently

Beach. Gastronomy. Culture. Wildlife. Africa no longer waits to be interpreted. It moves at its own pace, on its own terms, and in 2026 it does so with a quiet […]