Africa is missing out on US$60bn tourism markets – new report warns

The newly released ‘2025 State of the African Industry Report: Ignite Africa!’ reveals billion-dollar blind spots holding back African tourism – and provides an actionable roadmap for reversing stagnation as […]
Zambia hosts the 3rd Travel, Hospitality & Tourism Education Summit as It officially opens today

Zambia is set to host the 3rd edition of the Travel, Hospitality & Tourism Education Summit as the highly anticipated gathering of policymakers, academics, and tourism industry stakeholders officially opens […]
Namibia: Indileni Daniel is new Minister of Environment and Tourism

The President of Namibia, H.E Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has named Indileni Daniel as the country’s New Minister of Environment & Tourism. Ms Indileni Daniel was part of the president’s 14 member […]
Second edition of AfroTorch launches in Cape Coast

The heartbeat of Ghana’s tourism scene is set to pulsate even louder this December as AfroTorch, an event celebrating the country’s vibrant culture, arts and tourism, officially launched its second […]
Dzifa Gomashie is Ghana’s new minister-designate for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts

President John Mahama has named Dzifa Abla Gomashie as minister-designate for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The Ketu South Member of Parliament brings a wealth of experience to the role […]
Message of Elcia Grandcourt, UN Tourism Regional Director for Africa

Dear Esteemed readers, In 2024, Africa’s tourism sector demonstrated resilience and innovation, emerging as a global leader in recovery. Through the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, initiatives have driven […]
Revitalizing Angola: Márcio De Jesus Lopes Daniel discloses audacious plans to transform country’s tourism landscape

Angola’s Minister of Tourism, Márcio De Jesus Lopes Daniel, reveals the country’s ambitious plans to transform its tourism sector into a vital pillar of economic diversification in an insightful discussion […]
Global Tourism Poised for Full Recovery by Year-End, with Spending Outpacing Arrivals- UN Tourism

Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer […]
Essence of Africa Champions Community Partnerships as the future of Tourism

The vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, is hosting the maiden Essence of Africa, an innovative private sector-led initiative aimed at connecting international buyers with African tourism suppliers. The […]