Uganda is stepping up its push for high-value international visitors ahead of the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo

Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its tourism digitization strategy with a new eTourism platform developed in collaboration with U.S.-based Cybastion. The platform will centralize travel planning, booking, and payments, while also enhancing transparency and service quality.

Minister Rodney Sikumba has initiated a high-level regulatory drive to professionalize the hospitality workforce and align national service standards with global accreditation.

The 2026 Africa Showcase Latin America tour concluded in Mexico City, confirming record-breaking interest from affluent South and Central American travelers seeking authentic, high-end African experiences.

A specialized training initiative has been launched to empower female media professionals with the digital and narrative skills necessary to rebrand Sierra Leone as a premier global travel destination.

The hospitality group has signed management agreements for the upcoming Residences by CityBlue in Nyali and CityBlue Tropical Beach Resort in Malindi.

The newly established AHIC, powered by the Energy and Environment Alliance, aims to bridge the gap between institutional capital and sustainable hotel development across the African continent.

A new government-backed scheme aims to double the number of cruise passengers visiting national parks, enhance Kenya’s tourism value chain, and deepen linkages between coastal and inland attractions.

Aishatu Binani Dahiru becomes one of the few women in Africa to establish an airline as Nigeria approves scheduled operations for the country’s newest aviation entrant.

The African Travel and Tourism Association launches its second annual honors, shifting the industry focus from traditional growth metrics to measurable impact in conservation and community empowerment.

Through a pioneering bibliographic repository, the Lubango-based Tac Tour is ensuring that the sector's historical policy and cultural memory survive administrative shifts to inform a new era of growth.

Repositioning as the "Origin of Wonder," Kenya moves past its wildlife-centric narrative to showcase adventure, culture, and luxury on the world stage.

Kigali moves to safeguard its iconic cow-dung art and ancient harvest festival, positioning Rwanda’s unique cultural identity on the world stage.

Global hospitality giant Minor Hotels marks its entry into the West African market with a strategic 200-key development, signaling a new era of luxury and corporate sophistication for Accra’s booming skyline.

Global conservation pioneer Wilderness prepares to debut two ultra-luxury properties in the Maasai Mara, signaling a new era of high-impact hospitality in East Africa.

Malawi’s highland tourism recorded a strong 2025 and is set for further gains in 2026 following Mount Mulanje’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription last year.

How the 4th Z-Summit is Fueling a Multi-Billion Dollar Hospitality Boom and Preparing the Archipelago for the World Stage

The 8th edition of the race continues its mission to provide educational support and welfare for the children of rangers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

With new moves in Rwanda, Zambia, and Angola, Tourvest signals a shift toward experience-driven tourism that values African insight over mass-market scale.

The continent’s safari sector is evolving into a powerhouse of sustainable luxury and high-tech adventure.

Minister Amanda Bernstein secures hosting rights for the 2026 CAF meeting during strategic talks at FITUR Madrid.

Domestic travelers emerged as the cornerstone of the sector, accounting for over 231,000 visitors

New FSC guidelines set for March 2026 launch aim to curb $500 million annual loss from illegal logging and restore vital Miombo woodlands.

A secluded new safari retreat deepens Rwanda’s conservation-driven tourism vision in Akagera National Park.

Robin Pope Safaris has unveiled a new safari experience inspired by the BBC’s latest wildlife series filmed in Zambia’s iconic South Luangwa.

Airports Company South Africa has unveiled a major digital upgrade aimed at improving the way passengers manage their travel experience.

The agreement aims to strengthen Ghana’s tourism competitiveness through data-driven development.

The agreement deepens scientific and environmental cooperation between Tanzania and Hunan Province.

The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025

The nomination comes at a pivotal time for UNESCO.

Etihad Airways has inaugurated daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, marking its formal entry into Ethiopia and reinforcing its push deeper into Africa’s aviation market.

Addis Ababa to host second AU-led summit linking skills, innovation, and sustainability.

It's the first-ever cross-border EV road trip on the continent.

Rwanda becomes first African tourism brand to partner with U.S. pro sports teams.

Efforts continue to battle new outbreaks.

Ethiopia’s rich ecological heritage received global recognition this week with the designation of the Anywaa Forest as a new member of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Mountain gorillas are staging a remarkable comeback.

The bracelet, once belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, was stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum.

Uber officially enters Kenya’s safari industry with a new in-app feature offering guided game drives in Nairobi National Park, blending tech convenience with wildlife tourism.

The airline hosted two guided tours of the refurbished aircraft in Cape Town and Johannesburg

New partnership aims to modernize tourism through digital innovation, improved mobile access, and enhanced visitor services.

Designation recognizes the ecological significance of Sierra Leone’s largest tropical rainforest and decades of local conservation efforts.

Africa’s busiest airports in 2024 show Cairo well ahead, with OR Tambo and Addis Ababa locked in a tight race for second place

Kampala set to showcase African engineering excellence with landmark gathering of professionals tackling sustainability and innovation.

Rising business and leisure travel on the continent has made it increasingly attractive for multinational companies

Sport isn’t just entertainment – it’s passion, pride, and community

The highest-ever placement for Ethiopia at Miss World

Tour guides from across East Africa convened in Nairobi to advocate for formal recognition, standardized training, and improved working conditions in the tourism sector.

The Kenya Wildlife Service and Zeitz Foundation launched a rhino translocation initiative to Segera Conservancy in Laikipia.

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