The Botry-Soa Fahitse Festival is back this year for its second edition. The event celebrates Belo sur Mer, a Vezo fishing village located about 80 km from Morondava, on the west coast of Madagascar. Known for its idyllic beaches, Belo sur Mer also stands out for the cultural richness of…+
The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development. Co-organized with the Basque Culinary Center, the event celebrated the continent’s culinary richness and represented a strong step towards stronger cooperation among…+
The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Pingdwendé Gilbert OUEDRAOGO, officially launched the 5th edition of the International Showcase of Tourism, Hospitality and Catering of Ouagadougou (VITHRO) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Ouagadougou. Held under the theme “What strategies to revitalize tourism in the AES region: challenges and…+
Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection is set in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), Inc. has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp globally. Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp,…+
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors, a stable economy, and a rising middle class The sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by international visitors and a stable economy. Experts at the upcoming EAPI Summit in Nairobi will address challenges, while exploring…+
South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes, iconic wildlife, and a rich and complex history, finds itself paradoxically under a dark cloud in the global tourism rankings. A recent classification by Numbeo, a global database assessing quality of life across 147 nations, places the Rainbow Nation at the unenviable 5th…+
Due to its significant contribution to the national economy, Rwanda has opted to diversify its tourism offerings. Policies implemented in recent years have helped the country reach 1.36 million visitors in 2024. This figure was driven by several growing segments, according to the Rwanda Development Board. Wildlife tourism, particularly gorilla…+
This visit, which also included the participation of many young people, students, and pupils, aimed to highlight the tourism potential of the region. As part of the first edition of the International Festival of the Cascades (FESTICAS), the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, Pingdwendé Gilbert OUEDRAOGO, carried out…+
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will host the Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Arusha on 23–25 April 2025. The event is the leading UN Tourism initiative to position…+
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts took a major step forward by bringing together industry stakeholders to validate the draft Tourism Code and its implementing regulations. This reform is crucial to adapting the legal framework to current realities and aligns with the ambitions of the…+
