Africa Tourism News

Uganda is aggressively positioning itself to capture a larger slice of the global tourism market, with the dynamic Turkish outbound travel sector emerging as a key priority. In a strategic …

The Rwanda Air vs Kenya Airways debate is one of African aviation’s most consequential right now. Two carriers. Two hub cities. Two very different strategies for capturing the continent’s fast-growing …

In 2024, over 550,000 inbound passengers streamed through Murtala Muhammed International Airport between mid-November and late December alone. 90% of them were Nigerians coming home. Not for work. Not for …

Africa pulled in 81 million international tourists in 2025, an 8% jump that no other region matched, according to the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer (January 2026). That number is …

​The global travel landscape is witnessing a profound shift, one where strategic partnership meets cultural immersion. At the heart of this transformation is Hariom Travels & Tourism LLC, a Dubai-based …

On 2 May 2026, 723 athletes from 40 nations walked into the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone for the eighth edition of the World Athletics Relays. The stadium was full. …

The 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) closed its doors in Bulawayo on 25 April 2026, having done something few African trade events manage; it delivered hard numbers. Industry and …

Uganda is hosting its most ambitious Uganda-China investment tour, and a high-powered delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives is moving through the country, sizing up opportunities in coffee, manufacturing, …

Tourism Seychelles has launched a bold new chapter in its global marketing story, aiming squarely at the world’s most discerning travellers. The department has partnered with Beautiful Destinations, one of …

Breaking Travel News reports that in early 2026, Africa’s chain-hotel development experienced a massive surge, with 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms, representing an 18.6% year-on-year increase. Egypt drove much of …