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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Addis Ababa to host second AU-led summit linking skills, innovation, and sustainability.
Rwanda becomes first African tourism brand to partner with U.S. pro sports teams.
Efforts continue to battle new outbreaks.
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.
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.
Kampala set to showcase African engineering excellence with landmark gathering of professionals tackling sustainability and innovation.
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.
Emirates kicks off a global distribution of handmade children’s backpacks made from upcycled aircraft interiors, starting in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia
In a historic move to enhance regional integration and ease movement across the continent, Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025.
AWF Highlights Resilience, Challenges, and the Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions in the Face of Climate Change and Global Political Shifts
Kenya has introduced a ‘Class R’ work permit, allowing East African Community (EAC) nationals to obtain the document free of charge.
Egypt leads the continent's tourism recovery with 14.91 million visitors, followed closely by Morocco with 14.52 million
Young Africans up to the age of 35 and postgraduate students are encouraged to enter the Challenge
A Solo Exhibition At The Muhcab-Museum Of Afro Brazilian History And Culture, Rio De Janeiro
South Africa tourism board creates pinhole camera from local materials so you can see the country through the eyes of its people