Africa Tourism News and Culture Roundup

(Posted 16th October 2024)

Courtesy of Africa Tourism Association

OCTOBER 2024 | Issue 24-10

HOW TOURISM IS DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH ACROSS

AFRICA

From gorilla trekking in Rwanda to historical landmarks in Ghana, CNN explores the initiatives being done to promote tourism among Africans.

AFRICA & AMERICAS UNITE AT LANDMARK SUMMIT

Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents.

WOMEN EMERGING AS POWERFUL FORCE IN AFRICA TOURISM

Women are reshaping African tourism in unprecedented ways, both as discerning travelers and innovative industry leaders. This shift is expected to make 2024 a defining year for women’s influence across the continent’s travel landscape.

NEW RESEARCH OFFERS PATHWAY TO MORE INCLUSIVE TRAVEL INDUSTRY

First-of-its-kind study from Expedia Group takes an intersectional approach to uncover barriers to travel for underserved communities and help industry eliminate barriers.

UBER REVOLUTIONIZES TRAVEL WITH NEW SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Uber Safari is changing how travelers experience the South African bush, potentially becoming one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences.

A FIRST-TIME GUIDE TO SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

São Tomé and Príncipe offers the best of tropical paradise: long and deserted beaches fringed with palms and a plethora of activities to help you access all this beauty.

5 REASONS TO VISIT CAPE TOWN NOW

When it comes to making the most of its (astonishing) local resources, no city is doing it better than Cape Town. Here’s why the time is right to book a trip.

THE BEST HOTELS IN THE SEYCHELLES

Nine private-island resorts and hotel recommendations in the most beautiful archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

AT AFRICA’S GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM: 120 TRIBES AND 1,500 ARTISTS EXHIBIT THE HERITAGE OF A CONTINENT IN ARUSHA

The Cultural Heritage Center in Arusha — a city that’s the tourist epicenter of Tanzania — hosts one of the largest art exhibitions on the continent. Among its treasures is the family tree of life, ‘Ujamaa,’ a sculpture that took 20 years to make.

THE STORY OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, TOLD THROUGH ITS FASHIONS

By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more interestingly, divergences.

17 AFRICAN DESIGNERS TO KNOW

IN 2024

Fueled by trending commodities like musical genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano and stars like Tyla, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, and REM, there’s been a noticeable resurgence of interest in African creatives, including fashion designers.

HOW AMY SALL IS HIGHLIGHTING THE BEAUTY OF AFRICAN CINEMA

Amy Sall is highlighting the cultural impact of African filmmakers with ‘The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power’.

TOP 10 POIGNANT AFRICAN FILMS AT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Entries range from Senegal’s Mati Diop & Algeria’s Merzak Allouache to hot new talent like Somalia’s Mo Harawe and Afolabi Olalekan from Nigeria.

THESE AFRICAN SAFARI LODGES OFFER HIGH-END CUISINE WITH A FOCUS ON LOCAL INGREDIENTS

Safari lodges are swapping staid Continental menus for fresh recipes that spotlight Indigenous ingredients.

DUSTY & STONES WANT THE WORLD TO LEND AN EAR TO AFRICAN COUNTRY MUSIC

This duo hails from Mooihoek, in the tiny African country of Eswatini.

Images from (top to bottom) courtesy of CNN; courtesy of United Nations; courtesy of Chobe Game Lodge; courtesy of Expedia Group; courtesy of Travel Noire; courtesy of Lonely Planet; courtesy of Further; courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler ; courtesy of Reed Exhibitions; courtesy of Elpais; courtesy of The New York Times; courtesy of InStyle; courtesy of Wallpaper; courtesy of The Africa Report; courtesy of Travel + Leisure; courtesy of CNN.