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A bold new cultural initiative has emerged from Nigeria's tourism sector, promising to place African heritage, cuisine, fashion and indigenous identity on a truly global stage. The Oriki Experience, spearheaded by Geraldine Itoe, Founder of the Oriki Experience Brand and Chief Executive Officer of Novarosta Travels, is positioni… read more
October traditionally marks a pivotal shift in the malaria landscape across Southern Africa, and October 2026 is no exception. As temperatures climb and the first rains begin to fall across large parts of the region, mosquito activity typically rises, making it a critical time for the travel trade to sharpen its guidance to clients. For agencies… read more
Ghana has taken a bold step towards positioning itself at the centre of Africa's healthcare economy, with the launch of an ambitious Africa Medical City in Ada that promises to bring together specialist medicine, education, research, digital health, real estate, food processing and business incubation under a single, multi-billi… read more
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
Oriki Experience Targets Guinness World Record to Celebrate Africa's Cultural Excellence
Southern Africa Malaria Alert: What October 2026 Means for Safari and Beach Bookings
Ghana's Africa Medical City in Ada Opens New Investment Frontier for Health and Tourism
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
