Africa Tourism News

South Africa is pivoting its tourism strategy toward the East, leveraging technological innovation and diplomatic engagement to capture a larger share of the Asian travel market. Tourism Minister Patricia de …

Lagos is set to become the focal point of Africa’s tourism transformation agenda as the African Travel Commission (ATC) hosts a landmark Pan-African Tourism Summit and Exhibition from February 11–12, …

For decades, the mention of Somalia evoked images of a nation in flux, distant from the glossy brochures of international travel magazines. However, a new chapter is being written. On …

As discerning travellers and tourists continue to crave transformative experiences that blend opulence with authenticity, high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has unveiled its 2026 Worldwide Sale, spotlighting five standout …

The Kome Caves of Lesotho are no longer the best-kept secret in Southern Africa. As we move through 2026, this once-quiet corner of the Berea District has transformed into a …

Driven by the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol and supported by the landmark 2026 aviation reforms, which have slashed regional airfares, Nigerian travellers are finally being invited to treat the continent …

When 21-year-old Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, landed in Angola last December, he didn’t just bring a camera; he brought a global audience of over 48 million subscribers. …

Botswana is fundamentally reimagining its tourism sector, positioning it not merely as a travel highlight but as the bedrock of the nation’s socio-economic evolution. This strategic pivot was the central …

The global travel and tourism sector navigated a noticeable deceleration in deal-making throughout 2025. Total transactions, spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture capital, fell 5% year over …

In a significant step towards modernising its bureaucracy, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is set to launch a comprehensive national digital ID system before the end of 2026. The …