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ValueJet is making waves in West Africa,
launching a new direct route between Lagos, Nigeria, and
Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15, 2025. This strategic move
not only expands ValueJet’s footprint but also presents exciting
new opportunities for African travel agents. The
route, previously served by Air Peace, st… read more
Recognizing the vital role of tourism in driving regional
integration and economic development, the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated
a multi-day capacity-building program in Banjul, The Gambia. The
initiative, launched on March 17, 2025, is designed to empower
stakeholders from all 12 … read more
February 12, 2025, marks a century since the first-ever flight
connecting Belgium and Africa—a historic milestone that continues to
resonate within the aviation industry and beyond. On that day in 1925,
three pioneering Belgian aviators—navigator Edmond Thieffry, pilot
Léopold Roger, and engineer Jef de Bruycker—embarked on an ambitious … read more
The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade
show, ITB Berlin, is just hours away,
running from 4–6 March 2025. This year’s
event, under the theme "The Power of Transition Lives
Here," promises to spotlight transformation in global
tourism. With exhibitors from … read more
The Gambia, often referred to as the "Smiling Coast of Africa,"
is making waves in the global tourism scene with its strategic
participation at BIT Milano 2025, one of
the world’s leading travel and tourism exhibitions. This initiative
underscores the country’s commitment to expanding its reach in the
European market w… read more
As Addis Ababa prepares to host the 38th African
Union (AU) Assembly on February 15-16, 2025, Ethiopia
faces a pivotal moment to align its policies with the AU’s vision of a
“borderless Africa.” The summit will bring together African leaders to
discuss governance, development, and unity, with a key focus on
dismantling… read more
The 38th African Union (AU) Summit has brought the call for a visa-free Africa to the forefront, with leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders urging governments to dismantle travel barriers that hinder the continent's economic growth and integration. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have jointly… read more
Overland
Airways, Nigeria’s leading airline, has taken a major step toward uniting
African markets by launching direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra
Leone, and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. These new routes, which commenced in December
2024, align with the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market
(SAATM) ini… read more
African
Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab
Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector.
This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism
headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th
anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
Exciting
news for African travel and cultural enthusiasts! The Gambia's
annual Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival has once again proven
its value in promoting cultural tourism, attracting both local and
international visitors. This year's festival, held from January 24th to 26th,
was particularly successful thanks to… read more