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Europe is far from being a single, uniform tourism market, and for African suppliers seeking to grow their share of the outbound trade, understanding the nuances between individual source markets can be just as crucial as reaching them in the first place. This is precisely the gap that Africa Showcase is working to close, by con… read more
The vibrant colours, rhythmic sounds and rich flavours of the continent took centre stage in Lagos as the 22nd edition of the Akwaaba African Travel Market officially opened at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island. The gathering drew tourism stakeholders, exhibitors, government officials and industry visitors from across … read more
A powerful new alliance between Fastjet Zimbabwe and the country's Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is set to bring renewed energy to one of Southern Africa's most anticipated travel trade gatherings. The two partners have joined forces … read more
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has firmly rejected suggestions that the agency was responsible for Uber's recent decision to withdraw its ride-hailing operations from Nigeria. Speaking publicly on the matter, Kuku stressed that FAAN's actions at the country's airport… read more
South Africa's Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, has issued a bold call for urgent action to improve air connectivity across Africa, warning that the continent cannot realistically build an integrated tourism economy while Africans continue to struggle to travel to one another's countries. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 … read more
Across the African tourism landscape, few words are used as frequently, or as loosely, as sustainability. It appears in national strategies, corporate declarations, marketing brochures and boardroom presentations. Yet for many operators working on the ground, a persistent question remains unanswered: what does sustainability act… read more
Ghana's tourism industry has taken a bold step into the future. The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has partnered with Africon, an AI education and consultancy services provider, to strengthen the digital capabilities of tour operators through a targeted one-day capacity-building programme. Focused on the… read more
West Africa's aviation and tourism sectors have received another rallying call for stronger collaboration, this time from one of the region's most influential economic hubs. Lagos State Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has urged governments, airlines, investors, financiers and tourism stakeholders to… read more
South Africa is doubling down on one of its most important source markets. At the recently held South Africa Tourism Connect in Lagos, senior government officials and industry leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism, trade, cultural and air connectivity with Nigeria, while providing firm assurances to Nigeri… read more
Africa's
aviation and tourism sectors received a powerful call to action this
week. Former Nigerian President Olusegun
Obasanjo has challenged governments, private-sector
operators and local communities across the continent to preserve
Africa's tourism assets and build the human capacity required to
transform tourism… read more
Africa Showcase Unlocks Fresh European Buyer Access Across CEE, South and Nordic Markets
Akwaaba 2026 Opens in Lagos, Positioning Africa as Its Own Emerging Tourism Marketplace
Fastjet Zimbabwe Teams Up With ZTA to Spotlight Sanganai Expo and Boost Destination Visibility
FAAN Rejects Blame for Uber's Nigeria Exit, Cites Passenger Safety as Core Mandate
De Lille Urges Africa to Fix Air Connectivity Crisis to Unlock Tourism and AfCFTA Promise
TOUGHA partners Africon to equip tour operators with AI marketing skills
Lagos rolls out bold aviation and tourism vision to move West Africa's economies forward
South Africa reassures Nigerian visitors as Tourism Connect Lagos rebuilds travel confidence
