Kenya, Oct 16 – The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has partnered with the Centum Foundation to mobilise US$1 million (approximately KSh129 million) to improve tourism infrastructure, strengthen conservation and enhance safety at Mount Kenya
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Visitors from New Zealand spent more than twice the daily average of international tourists in Kenya, while cash remained the most commonly used payment method among foreign visitors.
Kenya, Oct 8 – Uganda is seeking to deepen tourism ties with Kenya as both countries look to increase cross-border travel and attract more international visitors to the region
Kenya, Oct 7 – Improved air connectivity between Kenya and South Africa is driving stronger tourism flows between the two markets, with industry players calling for more capacity as demand for intra-African travel grows
South Africa welcomed close to 7.5 million international touristsbetween January and August 2026, reinforcing the country’s tourism recovery as visitor demand continues to strengthen across major destinations.
Even in periods marked by uncertainty, conflict, and economic shocks, people continue to travel across the Middle East and North Africa. Businesses adapt, communities continue to welcome guests, and tourism demand remains remarkably resilient. That resilience says something important about this region and about the enduring appeal of its people, culture, and destinations.
WTTC and the International Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to strengthen millions of tourism SMEs worldwide. With ICC connecting more than 45 million businesses across 170-plus countries, the partnership could give family businesses and smaller tourism operators something they have long struggled to obtain: a meaningful voice in global policy.
More than one million international tourists came to South African shores in the month of August 2026, representing a 7.4% growth compared to August 2025.
Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has designated Mbale City as the primary focal point for national World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations, launching an artificial intelligence and digital transformation drive to expand transit links and cross-border circuits across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi.
Are you planning a high-end multi-country safari or a luxury retreat across the African continent? With the Banyan Group’s acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, the logistics of accessing remote wilderness areas in seven different nations have just become more streamlined for luxury travelers.
