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The Gambia has formally launched its 2026/27 tourism season, marking the occasion at Banjul International Airport on Friday as a chartered service from London touched down carrying 139 holidaymakers. The flight, operated by long-standing UK specialist The Gambia Experience, was met by officials from the Gambia T… read more
Tension is building along The Gambia's most visited stretch of coastline. The Gambia Tourism Board has ordered an immediate halt to all open-air music and public entertainment events inside the country's Tourism Development Area, the protected coastal zone that holds the Senegambia Strip, the Bijilo beach belt a… read more
For the first time in more than ten years, Liberia has logged a third international cruise arrival within a single year. The expedition vessel SH Diana berthed in Monrovia carrying 141 passengers, part of a thirteen-night voyage tracing the West African coastline. The call marks another step for a destination that has spent year… read more
Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
A powerful call has gone out from Lagos for African governments to fundamentally strengthen the policies and institutional structures that underpin tourism growth across the continent. The joint appeal, made by The Gambia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, and the President of the Federation of Tourism Assoc… read more
Nigerian carrier ValueJet has officially entered a new chapter in its growth story with the arrival of its first Boeing 737NG aircraft, registered 5N-CFZ. The 175-seat jet is the first of three Boeing 737-800s the airline has committed to introducing into service, marking a decisive shift in fleet strategy and s… 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
The Gambia has intensified its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound market, positioning itself not merely as a holiday destination but as a strategic tourism partner for one of Africa's largest travel-producing nations. The renewed drive was unveiled in Lagos during a Meet and Greet with Nigerian travel and tourism stakehold… read more
West African aviation is preparing for another notable connectivity boost. Air Sierra Leone, the virtual flag carrier operated by Nigeria's XEJet Limited, is in advanced discussions with Corendon Dutch Airlines to charter a Boeing 737-9 aircraft, with the goal of resuming its hi… read more
West African aviation has a striking new player to watch. The Republic of Guinea has taken a historic step in the evolution of its civil aviation sector with the official launch of Guinée Atlantique Airlines, its new national carrier, formally announced in Conakry on 1 September 2026. The move p… read more
Smiling Coast Opens 2026/27 Season as London Charter Lands 139 Guests in Banjul
Gambia Halts Beach Concerts Along Senegambia Strip Ahead Of Peak Winter Season
Monrovia welcomes its third cruise call of 2026 as Liberia builds a place on West Africa's expeditio
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
ValueJet Ushers in Boeing Era With First 737NG, Signalling Bolder Regional Ambitions
Air Sierra Leone eyes London Gatwick relaunch with Corendon-leased Boeing 737-9 charter
Guinea unveils Guinée Atlantique Airlines as bold new flag carrier for Simandou 2040 era
