Following the successful hosting of the G20 World Leaders Summit last week in Johannesburg, South Africa; the prestigious Selectour Congress has been welcomed to Cape Town by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. Addressing delegates at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Minister De Lille, according to a press release, said South Africa…
International arrivals into South Africa is on a steady rise as the country’s tourism sector continues to show strong and sustained growth. According to media statement released on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the country recorded a total of 927,426 tourist arrivals in October 2025, marking a significant 32% increase compared to October 2024, positioning it…
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, Uganda’s flagship tourism and Business to Business (B2B) marketing event has been launched. According to a press release dated 14 November 2025, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, officially launched the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, Uganda’s flagship tourism and Business to…
The former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles, Alain St. Ange, who was also one of the candidates for the post of Secretary-General at United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) has added his voice to positive news from the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Saudi Arabia. St. Ange was…
We wanted to create an experience that feels personal, relaxed, and memorable — giving both visitors and locals the chance to connect with the marine environment in a meaningful way. What began as a small, heartfelt initiative has now become one of the must-do marine experiences in Seychelles.
The first edition of the Creatives Connect Afrika: an AfCFTA Forum and Festival on Tourism, Creative and Cultural Industries is set to take place in West Africa, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Ghana’s cosmopolitan capital of Accra from November 24—26, 2025. The organisers held a Nigerian launch of the event at Mövenpick…
Outside the Durbar, Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival is possibly the biggest socio-cultural event in northern Nigeria. The festival takes place in the city of Argungu, seat of the Argungu Emirate in present-day Kebbi State. Built around fashin ruwa, a local fishing contest of the Kabawa people of the ancient Kabi kingdom held annually…
Leading hospitality brand, Radisson Hotel Group proudly has announced the debut of Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay, in the heart of Morocco’s famous surf capital. Nestled on the scenic hills of Taghazout Bay with sweeping views of the Atlantic, the new property features 208 modern serviced apartments, padel court, two outdoor pools and a kid’s area. Strategically…
Of about forty slave castles, trading posts and forts built between 1482 and 1786 in the region formerly known as the Gold Coast, spanning a distance of approximately 500 km between Keta in the east and Beyin in the west, the biggest is the Cape Coast Castle. While most of them have totally crumbled, this…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) on Thursday October 23, 2025 announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of agreements for three properties – The Sterling Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa; Ava Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya; and Zaria Court Kigali, Tapestry Collection…
