Africa Tourism News

Malawi’s tourism sector is on the cusp of a major transformation following President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s signing of the 2025 Tourism Bill on July 7. This pivotal legislation establishes the …

The economic destiny of Africa is intrinsically linked to the skies, with air travel serving as a vital artery for trade, tourism, and continental integration. However, a significant gap in …

Ethiopian Airlines announced on July 2 its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s tourism sector, both by attracting international visitors and supporting outbound travel for Nigerians. The airline highlighted the growing popularity …

Air travel in West and Central Africa remains prohibitively expensive, mainly due to sky-high taxes, according to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) 2024 report. Travel News Africa reports, citing AFRAA, …

A leading global hospitality group, Valour Hospitality Partners, announced on June 26 a significant investment in Namibia’s tourism sector through the finalisation of three new hotel management contracts, underscoring the …

Egypt has officially joined the ranks of world-renowned countries, including France, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Denmark, the United States, and Norway, by launching its innovative Fast Track Immigration service at Cairo …

Namibia’s tourism sector is poised for significant restructuring under the proposed National Spatial Development Master Plan, which aims to boost direct tourism employment from 57,000 to 80,000 by 2030. As …

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has called on African nations to implement eco-tourism policies and safeguard their cultural heritage. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu made the call on Wednesday, …

The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) projects that Africa’s tourism sector will create over 80 million new jobs in the coming decade. The Director-General of CBAAC, …

Kenya and China have officially inaugurated the first-ever China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening cultural connections and enhancing tourism between the two nations. The event, …