Latest Roundup of Africa Tourism and Cultural News

(Posted 11th June 2024)

FIRST UN TOURISM REGIONAL FORUM ON GASTRONOMY TOURISM FOR AFRICA

Acknowledging the pivotal role of gastronomy in tourism development, the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa aims to discuss the challenges and opportunities of its promotion as a key driver for Africa’s competitiveness in the global tourism landscape.

AN UNDERWATER TRAIN COULOD LINK AFRICA & EUROPE BY 2030

Imagine being able to board a train from Spain to Morocco, and travel efficiently—and sustainably—between Europe and Africa in under six hours. Thanks to a historic rail tunnel project currently being considered by the two countries’ transportation ministries, the first-ever rail link between the two continents could become a reality in just a few years.

AFRICA’S LARGEST COUNRY IS ONE OF TOURISM’S UNDISCOVERED GEMS

The giant north African country offers Roman and Islamic sites, beaches and mountains just an hour’s flight from Europe, and haunting Saharan landscapes, where visitors can sleep on dunes under the stars and ride camels with Tuareg nomads.

MEET THE GHANIAN YOUTUBER CONNECTING AFRICANS ONE VIDEO AT A TIME

Kobina Ackon, most commonly known as Wode Maya, is an aeronautical engineer turned YouTube video creator on a mission to bridge Africa and the diaspora with his travel content.

TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH THESE 15 PHOTOS OF STUNNING WILDLIFE & VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

From desert landscapes to glittering beaches, see what this country has to offer.

5 AFRICAN ADVENTURE DESTINATIONS YOU CAN’T MISS

Whatever your tastes, the list of exciting expeditions you can experience in Africa is endless.

THESE CAMOUFLAGE PORTRAITS CELEBRATE AFRICAN BEAUTRY AND CUTLURE

Photographs by Thandiwe Muriu

15 ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW

These brands are preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting local artisans, while using eco-friendly materials.

ANDREA IYAMAH’S BOLD SWIMWEAR FUSES AFRICAN HERITAGE WITH MODERN FLAIR

How Nigerian designer Andera Iyamah turned her vibrant swimwear and ready-to-wear collection into an internationally recognized brand.

5 MINUTES THAT WILL MAKE YOU LOVE SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers.

NBA AFRICA BETS BIG ON SPORTS INVESTMENTS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rwanda hosted this year’s finals for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) an event that will not only see a spike in tourism but is going a long way in propping the country as a sporting hub.

THIS MUSEUM IN CAPE TOWN CARVES CREATIVITY FROM OLD SILOS

The Museum of Contemporary African Art from Heatherwick Studio takes to a former grain warehouse

A GUIDE TO SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST UNDERRATED WINE REGION

Producing some of the country’s most sought-after bottles, this wine community is well worth the short trek from Cape Town.

Images from (top to bottom) courtesy of UN Tourism; courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler; courtesy of Independent; courtesy of CNN; courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine; courtesy of Drift Travel; courtesy of Africa’s Eden; courtesy of CNN; courtesy Okay Africa; courtesy of CNN; courtesy of The New York Times; courtesy of CNBC; courtesy of Elle Decor; courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler.

AIR SEYCHELLES NAMED ‘WORLD’S LEADING AIRLINE TO THE INDIAN OCEAN’ FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

TravelComments.com – Durban: Two beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!

Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 47, 2024 Highlights

Minaz Manji’s Twiga Tours brings global honours to Kenya

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