Africa Tourism News

Tourism powers economies across Africa, but in a handful of countries, it does far more than contribute; it dominates. These are the nations where visitor spending funds government services, sustains …

The numbers that matter most at Ethiopian Airlines are not the headline revenue figure, impressive as it is at $7.6 billion. They are the compound ratios underneath it. Passenger numbers …

Rwanda has submitted a bid to list Imigongo and Umuganura on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage register. Imigongo is a centuries-old geometric art form painted with cow dung, while Umuganura is …

Africa’s skies are filling up fast. On 3 March 2026, the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) launched its landmark White Paper, Africa in the Air, at ITB Berlin, and …

Morocco’s tourism sector roared into 2026 with a January that few destinations could match. The country earned 11.65 billion Moroccan dirhams in tourism revenues in January, a 19.3% increase from …

On 23 February 2026, Namibia made a bold declaration to the rest of the continent: Africa is the audience, and Namibia is the destination. In Windhoek, the Namibia Tourism Board …

As the global travel industry prepares to converge in Germany, Benin is set to make a definitive mark at ITB Berlin 2026. Taking place from March 3–5, this year’s event …

Zimbabwe is poised to capture the world’s attention in a manner that holds profound symbolic and economic importance for the broader African travel landscape. The nation will welcome three prestigious …

Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is making a calculated move to captivate Central European travellers. At the recent Budapest Tourism Expo, Uganda’s delegation, led by the Uganda Embassy in Berlin …

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has unveiled a novel, groundbreaking split-payment solution tailored for travellers in Kenya through its enduring strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s foremost payments technology company.   …