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Liberia offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, making it a fascinating travel destination. Citizens from 16 countries, including South Korea, Senegal, and Nigeria, can travel to Liberia visa-free, simplifying and easing their entry. From pristine beaches and lush rainforests to vibrant cities and historic sites, Liberia has… read more
Players in the West African travel industry, gathered at the 7th Accra Weizo Expo held in Accra, Ghana to dissect the challenges in travelling within the region and proffered solutions to the African governments.
In the last two decades or so, West African governments have made efforts to ensure free movement within the… read more
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more
The West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) continues to play a pivotal role in promoting and enhancing tourism across the West African region. In its latest initiative, WATO is spearheading a regional tourism campaign between Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, featuring the renowned Casa del Papa Resort in Benin.
As part of this init… read more
The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) has announced a new series of trips to promote tourism across the region. This initiative is part of the West Africa Integrated Travel (WAIT) project, which began in 2017 to encourage travel between West African countries.
The first trip of the 2024/25 season will take tour operator… read more
The Akwaaba Travel Market, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, is set to host the 7th edition of the Accra Weizo West African Travel Expo, a premier travel event aimed at promoting seamless travel within West Africa.
The event, which has been a driving force in encouraging West Africans to explore their own regio… read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has outlined her vision
for tech-driven, culturally-rich and community-focused tourism for her
country’s untapped tourism industry. Ade-John outlined her focus points in a recent interview at the 121
Executive Council Meeting of the UN Tourism, which held recently in
Barcelona, … read more
Ilerioluwa Babalobi, a 31-year-old Nigerian tourist, has unveiled an ambitious journey to visit all 54 African countries, aiming to raise awareness for social interventions across the continent and clinch a Guinness World Record.
Starting from the Red Cross office in Lagos, Babalobi’s tour will see him traverse the continent, spending an… read more
Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top five finalists for the
6th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. The Challenge
opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their
projects. The Challenge closed on the 01st of March 2024 and attracted
over 154 entries from innovators across Africa.
As part … read more
With the recent call for consultants to explore the mobilisation of financial resources necessary for the implementation of the Union’s railway projects within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, two key projects are poised to make significant strides forward.
Particular emphasis will be placed on, ye… read more