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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 …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued air service licences to 38 aviation operators in a landmark regulatory decision that markedly expands Kenya’s capacity in the sky.  Travel News …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Brazil on March 9 – 10, 2026, for a state visit that puts people-to-people connectivity front and centre. The South African Presidency …

Botswana walked away from the PATWA International Travel Awards 2026 with two trophies, a clean sweep that no other African nation managed at this year’s ITB Berlin, the world’s largest …

Ivory Coast has been quietly building a sports-driven international image campaign, and its latest target is one of the biggest clubs in English football. Ivory Coast is also finalising a …