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In
a move being widely welcomed across the continent's travel industry,
South Africa has officially reaffirmed its
visa-free entry policy for citizens of 22 African
countries, offering a significant boost to regional
tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange. For eligible passport
holders, this… read more
For
nearly thirty years, Sierra Leone's global image was largely defined by
memories of conflict rather than promise. That narrative is now being
rewritten, and the country is stepping forward with fresh ambition, bold
investment and a clear determination to establish itself as a serious
contender in Africa's tourism and busine… read more
Ghana
is signalling a bold new direction for its tourism industry, one that
could offer valuable lessons for the wider African travel trade. At a
recent high-level stakeholder consultative meeting held at
the Accra City Hotel, senior government leaders and
industry heads gathered to chart a fresh course for a sector wi… read more
In a move set to reshape how
African destinations engage with Asia, the Namibia Tourism
Board (NTB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with China Media Group (CMG), one of the
largest multimedia organisations on the planet. The agreement is
designed to boost tourism cooperation between Namibia an… read more
In
a decision that could reshape intra-African travel patterns and boost
regional tourism flows, Chad has announced that it will
abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President
Mahamat Idriss Déby, is being welcomed across the
contine… read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles has
strengthened its tourism leadership with the appointment of
Mrs Maria Azemia as the new Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The
announcement, made by the Office of the President, signals a fresh
chapter for one of Africa… read more
Duwisib Castle in southern Namibia remains
closed to visitors, and industry professionals arranging
self-drive itineraries through the region are urged to update their
client briefings accordingly. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state
entity responsible for managing the property on behalf of the Namibian
governmen… read more
Tanzania has firmly cemented its
position as one of Africa's most powerful tourism economies, with the
sector generating a record 4.41 billion US dollars in
2025, equivalent to roughly 11.598 trillion Tanzanian
shillings. The latest figures, drawn from the International Visitors'
Exit Survey (IVES) 2025, reveal a count… read more
A powerful new signal is
emerging from West Africa about the future of intra-continental tourism,
and it deserves the attention of every travel professional watching the
continent's integration story unfold. The National
Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), in
partnership with Ghana's Safari Valley
… read more
A major regulatory shift has
taken hold at every South African border crossing, and travel
professionals across the continent need to bring their clients up to
speed without delay. As of 1 July 2026, the
South African Revenue Service (SARS) now
requires all passengers travelling to and from South Afric… read more
South Africa Reaffirms Visa-Free Access for 22 African Nations, Boosting Regional Mobility
Sierra Leone Unveils Landmark Conference Centre, Stakes Its Claim in West Africa's MICE Race
Ghana Bets Big on Innovation and Storytelling to Reshape Its Tourism Future
Namibia and China Media Group Ink Landmark Tourism Pact to Unlock Asian Visitor Boom
Chad to Open Its Borders Visa-Free to All Africans From January 2027 in Landmark Move
Seychelles Tourism Board welcomes Maria Azemia as new Deputy CEO to steer destination growth
Duwisib Castle in Namibia remains closed until further notice
Tanzania tourism hits record \$4.41 billion in 2025 as high-value visitors drive earnings surge
NANTA and Ghana's Safari Valley Forge Historic Retreat to Break Barriers to Intra-African Tourism
South Africa's Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Now in Force, Reshaping Border Procedures
