Africa Tourism News

The Department of Tourism has praised the success of the South Africa Digital Visa initiative, crediting the Digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) for enabling the arrival of over 11,000 …

Lagos Culture and Tourism received a major boost as the Lagos State Government announced a strategic investment of N8.4 billion to support over 140 cultural festivals, creative programmes, and tourism …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled a new report on May 26, 2025, highlighting optimistic job growth for South Africa’s Travel and tourism sector in 2025, though economic …

The World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) has joined the global community, citizens, and enthusiasts to celebrate this year’s Africa Day. UN Tourism Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, in his message for the …

Travel News Africa reports that the 15th edition of East Africa’s premier tourism trade event, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), scheduled for October 1-3, 2025, at the Uhuru Gardens …

Malawi proudly celebrates one of its brightest stars, Tay Grin, who has been honoured with the Excellence in Tourism and Culture Promotion Award at the prestigious Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF). …

Ethiopia, an East African country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and distinctive cuisine, is gaining increasing international recognition. A May 20 Business Day report described Ethiopia as home to …

Africa’s premier travel and tourism trade show, the Africa Travel Indaba 2025, which ran from May 13 to 15 under the “Unlimited Africa” banner, has proven to be a vital …

Africa is witnessing a renaissance in its hospitality sector with a wave of hotel construction across the continent. Travel and Tour World reports that this year alone, 577 hotels and …

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is strengthening its collaboration with traditional leaders to enhance tourism in the Greater Accra Region, opening up exciting new prospects for African travel agents. This …