1,000 jobs, 10 hotels, 1,200 new rooms and the $300M deal partnership to build Nigeria’s first national hotel platform Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move for West African tourism, global hospitality giant Accor and Pan-African investment firm Shoreline Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish Nigeria’s first national hotel platform. The agreement, finalized…
Lagos, Nigeria – Dorcas Dlamini Mbele, Senior Director of Commercial for Sub-Saharan Africa at Marriott International, has wrapped up a strategic tour of West Africa, highlighting the company’s aggressive growth and commitment to corporate social responsibility in the region. Accompanied by Johan Cronje, Mbele’s visit focused on assessing operational excellence and property upgrades across Marriott’s…
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the appointment of Yehia El-Mansoury as the General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja, one of the group’s flagship upscale properties in Nigeria. El-Mansoury moves into this expanded leadership role following a highly successful tenure at the Radisson Hotel Lagos Ikeja, where he served as General Manager since April 2023….
Accra, Ghana – Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on the newly sworn-in executives of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHIA) to spearhead a new era of growth, innovation, and global competitiveness for the country’s hospitality sector. The directive comes as Ghana records robust post-recovery performance in tourism. Speaking at the…
Ado Ekiti – The hospitality sector in Southwest Nigeria is grappling with a staggering failure rate, with empirical evidence revealing that more than 60% of hotels in the region do not survive beyond their first five years of operation. The alarm was raised during the Biennial Conference of the Hoteliers Association of Nigeria (Southwest Zone),…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant move to bolster the nation’s travel appeal, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially commissioned the Leicester Peak Viewpoint on April 24, 2026. The ceremony marks a pivotal advancement in Sierra Leone‘s agenda to diversify its economy through sustainable tourism. Perched at a prime elevation overlooking the Freetown Peninsula,…
Valletta, Malta — In a significant move to bolster international cooperation, a high-level delegation from the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) concluded a successful official visit to Malta this April 2026. The visit marks a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral ties, specifically focusing on the intersection of tourism, education, and digital innovation. Strengthening Diplomatic and…
Carnivals are often celebrated for their color, music, and liberation — but what if the true power of a carnival lay not in escape, but in confrontation? In the coastal town of Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, the Abissa Festival answers that question with a resounding “yes.” This is not a celebration of indulgence — it…
Feasibility Studies Underway to Develop Volta Region’s Hidden Gem into Premier Paragliding Destination Ghana‘s tourism landscape is entering an exciting new chapter. Buoyed by the enduring success of paragliding at the Kwahu Mountains, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is now setting its sights on a new horizon — the breathtaking Adaklu Mountains of the Volta…
Cape Town, South Africa – As the doors swing open for the 2026 World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, all eyes are turning toward the West African coast. Running from April 13th to 15th in the heart of Cape Town, this year’s trade fair features a powerhouse presence from Sierra Leone, as the nation maneuvers to…
