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
AL-AMIN IS-HAK AL-HASSAN, Director for Policy and Planning at the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), gave an insightful update on the current and forthcoming projects within Ghana’s railway sector. He emphasized the ongoing developments and strategic plans that aim to rejuvenate and expand the rail network across the count… read more
Asky Airlines with base in Lome, Togo Republic has won the award for the ‘Best Airline in West Africa 2023.’ The award was bestowed on the airline at the seventh Accraweizo held in Accra, Ghana, recently.
Mr. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the event, said that the airline was named the best carrier in the West African reg… 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
Mr. Nana Kwame Yeboah-Afari, the Executive Director, Royal Senchi Resort in Akosombo, Ghana, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the various bottlenecks militating tourism and air travels in West Africa, government policies and the way out. Excerpts:
The Royal Senchi Resort is one of the major tourism facilities in Ghana, how … 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.
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
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
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Liberia is booming with new visa-free entry for 16 countries
Travel industry and toxic experience in West Africa
Ghana's railway developments
Asky named best airline in West Africa
Nigeria's new visa policy to drive Tourism
West Africa Tourism Organisation launches regional tourism trips
Accra Weizo 7th edition to showcase tegion’s Tourism potentials
