Tag: Tourism
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East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour
Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and market linkages between the two countries. The tour, organized by Uganda’s Embassy in Beijing in collaboration with the Uganda Consulate in Guangzhou, read more
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Tourism growth through investment and visa reforms
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the country deepens engagement with key Asian markets. De Lille was speaking in Singapore this week during a visit that included engagements with the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore’s Minister of National read more
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Uganda: Its Uganda to the World At Fitur Madrid 2026 Tourism Expo
Uganda is participating in the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, showcasing its tourism and investment opportunities as part of the government’s strategic push to deepen international partnerships and boost economic diplomacy in Southern Europe and Spanish-speaking markets. The fair runs from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA Madrid. The Ugandan delegation is read more
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Kenya: Miano Urges Counties to Boost Tourism to Sh1.1tn
Nairobi — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has urged county governments to identify, develop, and promote diverse tourism opportunities to help Kenya hit 5.5 million international visitors and Sh1.1 trillion in revenue by 2028. Speaking at a Council of Governors (CoG) engagement in Naivasha, Miano said counties, as custodians of local tourism–from wildlife read more
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Nigeria: FG to Partner Niger On Tourism Development
The federal government and the Niger State Government are to develop the state’s tourism and cultural assets, with a focus on repositioning festivals such as Hawan Bariki to drive economic growth, job creation and national cultural visibility. The federal government has pledged to collaborate with the Niger State Government to develop the state’s tourism assets read more
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Kenya: iShowSpeed in Maasai Mara to Spotlight Kenyas Tourism
Nairobi — American social media sensation iShowSpeed is expected to visit the Maasai Mara next, capping off a whirlwind Kenya tour that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says has already boosted the country’s global profile. “Hosting iShowSpeed gives Africa a rare platform to tell its own stories — the beauty, the culture, and our hospitality,” read more
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Uganda: Museveni Campaigns in Bukonzo East, Advocates for Commercial Agriculture and Tourism
Kasese — President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese and the country at read more
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Kenya: IShowSpeed in Kenya – Assessing the Geopolitical Value of Streamer Tourism
Nairobi — The paralysis of Nairobi’s arterial roads on Sunday signaled a phenomenon far more profound than the logistical disruption caused by a high-profile visitor. It marked the physical manifestation of a digital algorithm in action. When American content creator Darren Watkins Jr., globally known as IShowSpeed, surpassed 48 million subscribers while navigating the Lang’ata read more
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Morocco Tourism Hits Record 19.8m Visitors in 2025
Morocco recorded a record 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025, generating revenues of more than $13 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Visitor numbers rose 14% from 2024, while tourism receipts reached 124 billion dirhams, up 19% year on year. Both figures marked all-time highs, the ministry said. Authorities credited the performance to a read more
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Kenya: Tourism As a Measure of Kenyas National Maturity
When Kenya chose tourism as the theme for this year’s Jamhuri Day, it was more than a celebratory gesture. It was a statement of intent. Tourism was positioned not simply as an economic sector, but as a marker of national maturity, coordination and confidence. Few industries sit at the intersection of policy, culture, employment and read more
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Ghana: Domestic Tourism Generates Gh¢6.6bn in 2023, Attracts 15.4m Visitors – Gss
Ghana recorded 15.4 million domestic visitors in 2023, generating an estimated GH¢6.6 billion for the economy, according to the 2023 Domestic and Outbound Tourism Survey (DOPS) Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The survey, which covered 18,500 households nationwide, revealed that domestic tourism is largely driven by social and cultural activities, particularly funerals and read more
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Namibia Launches Special Office to Boost Business Tourism
Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Tuesday launched the Namibia Convention Bureau. She said the new office marks a turning point for tourism and economic development following the Covid-19 pandemic. “This is more than the unveiling of an institution, it is the start of a new era for Namibia’s tourism and economic development,” read more
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