Seychelles announces updated Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy, effective 1 January 2026
The Government of Seychelles has approved amendments to the Environment Protection (Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy) Regulations. The updated measures will take effect on 1 January 2026. From 1 January 2026, […]
GTDC targets 2026 with new digital events calendar, festival reforms and major tourism investment push
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has outlined a new wave of tourism interventions set for rollout in 2026, building on the digital transformation projects it introduced earlier this year, […]
Seychelles: Minister for Tourism and Culture Attends Special Edition of Rendezvous Diguois
The Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs Amanda Bernstein made her first official visit to La Digue in her new role on Saturday, 6 December 2025, where she attended the […]
Morocco introduces modernised tourism statistics model to meet global standards
Morocco has announced a major overhaul of its tourism statistics model, a move officials say will bring the country’s data systems in line with international standards and strengthen evidence-based decision-making […]
Kenya’s Tourism Ministry opens door to Stakeholder Proposals ahead of Policy rollout
Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife says it will review proposals from stakeholders across the tourism sector in preparation for major policy pronouncements by President William Ruto during Friday’s Jamhuri […]
Seychelles advances sustainable tourism efforts with iCOAST Project validation workshop
The Tourism Department, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Commonwealth Secretariat, hosted the iCOAST Seychelles Project Preparation Validation Workshop on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, at […]
UNESCO adds new African Traditions and Music to Intangible Heritage List for December 2025
UNESCO has officially recognized a collection of African cultural traditions and practices, underscoring the continent’s rich and diverse heritage. The announcement was made on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during the 20th session […]
GTDC’s digital tourism innovations, products & services see strong performance
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has reported strong early gains from the suite of digital innovations and tourism products introduced this year, as it briefed the media in Accra […]
Royal Air Maroc adds flights to LAX in time for the World Cup
Royal Air Maroc plans to launch service from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting in June. It will be LAX’s only […]