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African
travel professionals seeking to sharpen their competitive edge in the
rapidly evolving business events sector will have a significant
opportunity later this month when the 9th Africa Business
Tourism and MICE Masterclass takes place in Johannesburg.
Scheduled for 25 to 26 June 2026 at the BDO Offices in Wandere… read more
South
African Tourism has taken decisive steps to address
growing concerns among African travellers following a wave of booking
cancellations triggered by recent civil unrest and isolated incidents
affecting foreign nationals in certain parts of the country. The
national tourism body issued a formal statement on 28 May… read more
Kenya's
ambitions as a regional meetings and events destination
have taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of an expanded
conference and hospitality complex in the capital city. The newly
upgraded facility, located within the campus of a prominent African
research institution in the leafy Kitisuru neighbo… read more
Ethiopia
is making bold strides to establish itself as a premier
destination for medical tourism across the Horn of Africa, combining
ambitious healthcare infrastructure upgrades with cutting-edge
artificial intelligence technologies. This strategic push represents a
significant opportunity for African travel professio… read more
The
Ojude Oba Festival has once again captured
global attention as it unfolds in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State,
Nigeria. What began as a modest religious gathering has
transformed over the decades into one of the most visually spectacular
and economically significant cultural events on the African continent.
… read more
Tourism
operations across one of southern Africa's most celebrated wildlife
destinations are steadily returning to normal following a challenging
period of severe flooding that disrupted the Okavango
Delta earlier this year. The reopening of the strategic
tourism road into Moremi Game Reserve marks
a… read more
The
West African nation of Benin has made a significant move that could
reshape its approach to tourism development and economic growth.
Olushegun Adjadi Bakari has taken the helm
of a newly structured ministry that combines tourism, foreign trade,
industry, and the promotion of private investment into a single
admin… read more
Several
months after devastating floods disrupted large portions of the
country, Mozambique's tourism sector is demonstrating
remarkable resilience as coastal destinations reopen and
international visitors return ahead of the southern African winter
season. For travel professionals across sub-Saharan Africa,
understa… read more
Kenya
has set an ambitious target of attracting 300,000 tourists from
neighboring Uganda in 2026, representing a significant 27
percent increase in arrivals from its East African partner. This
bullish projection rests squarely on enhanced air connectivity between
the two nations, signaling a strategic pivot toward intr… read more
One of Uganda's most historically significant traditional kingdoms has made a direct appeal for European Union support to help unlock the tourism potential of a region rich in cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and untapped visitor attractions. The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, through its Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga, has outl… read more
MICE Industry Leaders to Gather in Johannesburg for Flagship Continental Masterclass
South Africa Moves to Restore Confidence After Booking Cancellations Hit Tourism Sector
Nairobi Strengthens MICE Credentials with Major Conference Facility Expansion
Ethiopia Positions Itself as Horn of Africa's Leading Medical Tourism Hub
Ojude Oba 2026 Reinforces Nigeria's Position as a Cultural Tourism Powerhouse
Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve Welcomes Visitors Again After Historic Delta Flooding
Benin Appoints Finance Expert to Lead New Super-Ministry Covering Tourism and Investment
Mozambique Tourism Rebounds as Coastal Destinations Welcome Visitors After Floods
Kenya Targets 300,000 Ugandan Visitors as Air Connectivity Drives Regional Growth
Uganda's Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Seeks European Partnership to Develop Tourism Assets
