By Salim Kikeke Lilongwe, Malawi – August 2026 – Umodzi Park has once again been crowned Malawi’s Leading Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, held this year in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This marks the third time the Lilongwe-based hospitality landmark has claimed the top honour, solidifying its reputation as the country’s premier…
Finally, the long-awaited privilege is here! One of my favorite places in the world: the mighty, gigantic Victoria Falls. As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a destination absolutely worth exploring. Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders) invites you to savor its beauty and wonder….
Kampala, UGANDA – A high-level delegation of travel industry leaders from Canada arrived in Kampala on April 8, 2026, marking the start of a profound “familiarization trip” designed to bridge the gap between North American markets and the authentic soul of the Pearl of Africa. Organized by the Uganda High Commission in Ottawa in partnership…
Zimbabwe partners with Amadeus, CNN, and Rovos Rail at ITB Berlin. Cultural treasures shine as UNESCO Marks 40 Years of Great Zimbabwe & Khami Ruins. As global tourism leaders and operators converged in Berlin, Germany, for ITB Berlin 2026, Zimbabwe emerged prominently on the international stage, led by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry,…
In a world starved for hope, Africa’s phoenixes rise in 2026—10 epic rebirths demanding your witness. Ditch outdated tropes. Feel the raw pulse of transformation. For too long, stories about Africa have been painted with a single, tired brush, overlooking the dynamic, resilient spirit that truly defines the continent. But in 2026, a new narrative…
Kara Region, Togo — Togo’s ambitious plan to revolutionize rural connectivity reached a major milestone this week. On Monday, January 26, 2026, President Faure Gnassingbé conducted a high-profile site visit to the Kéran River bridge project, signaling that the structural phase of this critical link is now in full swing. Part of a massive 65 billion CFA franc national initiative…
Maaha Beach Resort is a class apart. I call it “an inviting expanse of bespoke indigenous hospitality carefully blended with nature.” Located in Anokyi in Ellembele District of the oil-rich Western Region of Ghana, Maaha Beach Resort derives its name from the raffia vinifera or bamboo palm, a tropical plant with hard woody stem, known…
All indications portend that the 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market is set to become the biggest and best edition of the travel and tourism trade show as more countries have confirmed their participation. Perhaps in line with the Year of Return theme by design or coincidence, Uganda is set for a return since her last…
Too bad, Saint-Louis has not been as exciting as Saly for me. The problem was not with the city though. It was just the arrangement I had. If I had had someone like Diallo on ground, it would have been great. I can’t visit a place and not get to see the attractions when I’m…
June 19, 2016… It’s Sunday morning and the sun rose early. Finally, the 2016 Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo is over. The award nite/closing ceremony last night was grand. Kudos to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and the Zimbabwe people in general. I believe the expo was a great success…
