Africa Tourism News

TIME magazine has named Park Hyatt Johannesburg one of its World’s Greatest Places for 2026, a recognition that puts global attention on South Africa’s luxury hospitality credentials. Travel and Tour …

Ethiopia is building something the continent has been waiting for. On April 4th and April 18th, 2026, Kuriftu Resorts, ALX Ethiopia, and WeVenture will launch the second edition of the …

When Nicko Cruises pulled its flagship vessel, Vasco da Gama, out of the Middle East on its ongoing 175-night world voyage, the decision sent ripples well beyond the ship’s passenger …

Ghana walked into ITB Berlin this month with a clear message. Not a pitch, not a plea, a statement. It is well known that dozens of countries are competing for …

Women make up 69% of Africa’s hospitality workforce. Yet when you scan the boardrooms, the executive suites, and the policy tables that govern the continent’s tourism sector, they are largely …

Africa’s hotel industry has hit an all-time high. The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report, published by W Hospitality Group, puts the continent’s total development pipeline at 123,846 …

Ghana kicked off its 2026 Culture Week celebrations on March 13 with an opening that moved, danced, and fed its audience all at once. Traditional performers took the stage, artists …

Zanzibar welcomed 86,839 international tourists in February 2026, a 4.9% jump from the 82,750 international tourist arrivals the island recorded in February 2025. The numbers signal steady momentum. They also …

Rwanda is reshaping how Africa moves. The East-Central African nation has introduced expanded visa-free entry for African Union citizens, clearing bureaucratic hurdles that once slowed regional travel.  Visit Rwanda notes …

Kenya has launched a sweeping global tourism campaign, the “Experience Wonder” campaign, designed to attract more international visitors and sharpen the country’s competitive edge on the world stage. Tourism Principal …