Sona Jobarteh Named Tourism Ambassador for The Gambia
The Gambia has officially named renowned kora virtuoso and cultural advocate Sona Jobarteh as its Roaming Tourism Ambassador, a move that recognizes her blend of artistry, identity, and public influence. The announcement was […]
Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 Dates Confirmed
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and the SA Tourism Board, have announced the 2026 dates for the two South African Tourism-owned and African continent’s leading trade shows, […]
Ghana’s tourism breaks records in 2024: $4.8 billion earned with 12% increase in int’l arrivals
Ghana’s tourism sector is on an upward trajectory, with 2024 marking a year of record-breaking performance that firmly cements the country’s status as a continental and global tourism hub. The […]
Moving the Needle: Addressing Africa’s Policy Barriers to Tourism and Air Access
At the recent AviaDev Africa event held in Zanzibar, a key session titled “Moving the Needle: Driving Policy Change to Improve Air Access”brought together representatives from both the tourism and […]
The Gambia Showcases Cultural Craftsmanship at FIA Lisboa 2025
The Gambia, often celebrated as the “Smiling Coast of Africa,” is placing its creative industry at the forefront of global attention through its participation in the ongoing International Handicrafts Fair (FIA […]
UN Tourism to Support the Development of Sustainable Tourism in Uzbekistan
The Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili has visited the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University) under the Ministry of Ecology of the Republic of […]
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Porto Flights, Boosting Africa-Europe Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading aviation group and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has officially launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal. The […]
Seychelles Welcomes First of Five Seasonal Flights from Chengdu
The first of the series of Sichuan Airlines seasonal chartered flight connecting Chengdu, China, to the beautiful islands of Seychelles touched down at the Pointe Larue International Airport at 5:40 […]
Edelweiss announces new route to Namibia starting summer 2026
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading holiday airline, is expanding its long-haul network and will be flying to Namibia’s capital Windhoek from summer 2026. The flights will operate seasonally from 1 June to […]