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.
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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.
The current shift in Botswana-Oman diplomatic relations marks a pivot from traditional bilateral diplomacy to a strategic economic corridor, mirroring a broader pattern where Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are aggressively diversifying investment portfolios into Sub-Saharan Africa. While the initial agreements focus on mining and energy, the secondary effect is the creation of a high-net-worth…
New air links connecting African destinations with the Gulf, Brazil, Asia and, increasingly, with one another are opening new tourism corridors — and could reshape where visitors travel and where tourism investment flows across the continent.
The Esports Kenya Federation (ESKF), Kenya Tourism Board and Global Esports Federation (GEF) have entered a strategic partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) aimed at using esports to promote Kenya as a leading tourism and digital destination.
South Africa and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand their tourism and travel partnerships to significantly improve the journey for thousands of Muslim pilgrims travelling to the Saudi kingdom.
