Africa Tourism News

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 …

Mauritius is the only African country that has released verified February 2026 arrival data as of March 2026. Most nations have yet to publish their figures through official or publicly …