UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves… Gambia’s Niumi Biosphere named
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UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time and two transboundary biosphere reserves. The other new biosphere […]
2024 WAEN Summit assembles stakeholders for sustainable tourism discourse in Gambia
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The inaugural West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) Annual Summit is currently underway in The Gambia. The event is organized by the West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) in partnership with the […]
Unveiling the Smiles: Embark on a Bike Adventure in The Gambia
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In the heart of the appealing “The Smiling Coast of Africa” lies a thrilling adventure waiting to be embraced—a bike tour that promises to put you through nature traits. Welcome […]
Gambia Govt Launches U.S.$68 Million World Bank Grant Tourism Project
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The Gambia Government through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture on Tuesday launched a $68 million Tourism Diversification and Resilience project meant to boost the tourism industry. The Ministry of […]
President Barrow Lays Foundation Stone for Radisson Blu Banjul Hotel
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President Adama Barrow has laid the foundation stone for Radisson Blu five star hotel in Bajilo, in the West Coast Region. The five-star hotel is one of the five projects […]
Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival Promotes Gambian Heritage, Boosting Tourism
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Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years […]
Harmonization of Travel Protocol dominates UNWTO Secretary General’s meeting with African Tourism Ministers
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The need for harmonized travel protocols for the tourism sector has once again come to the fore as African Tourism ministers reiterated their concern about the current protocols regarding travel […]
Gambia: Tourism Policy revision and strategy development Process launched
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Photo: L-R: Cordu L. Jabang-Senghore, Permanent Secretary of the MInistry and Hamat. N.K Bah (R), Minister of Tourism and Culture The Ministry of Tourism and Culture, through the Ministry of […]
TAP launches flights to The Gambia in October
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TAP will begin flying to Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, on 26 October. TAP will offer three flights per week from Lisbon. This is another example of the national […]