Africa Tourism News

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, …

In a move that could reshape the global motorsport landscape, Morocco has unveiled plans for a $1.2 billion motorsport complex near Tangier, positioning itself as Africa’s leading contender to host …

In a historic move for African tourism development, the Kingdom of Morocco and UN Tourism have finalised a landmark agreement to establish Africa’s first UN Tourism Thematic Office in Rabat’s …

Namibia has dramatically improved its visa system, streamlining the process to make travel faster and more convenient for African tourists eager to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. …