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West Africa: Ecowas Targets Stronger Tourism Sector in West Africa

eriinfo.com4 days ago07 mins

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a framework aimed at strengthening the organisation, representation and regional influence of tourism business associations across the sub-rgion. The framework provides guidelines for the recognition and accreditation of Regional Business Associations (RBAs), with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, stronger institutional governance and deeper regional…

US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers | Migration News

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports. Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026 The United States is preparing to cancel business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the country, according to…

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Africa: Council Announces Tourism Summits, Seeks Visa-Free Travel Across Africa

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

· Continent welcomes nearly 100m international visitors in one year The Africa-International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC) has unveiled two major international tourism events aimed at boosting Africa’s tourism industry, attracting investment and advancing regional integration through trade and the free movement of people. The announcement was made during an international press conference held in…

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Africa: Luxury Tourism Is a Risky Strategy for African Economies!

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Luxury tourism aims to attract high-spending tourists to stay at premium resorts and lodges or visit exclusive attractions. It’s a strategy that’s being adopted widely by governments around the world and also in African countries. It’s been promoted by multilateral agencies like the World Bank and the United Nations, as well as environmental and conservation…

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East Africa: Ethiopia Advances As Horn of Africa Medical Tourism Hub

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics. State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Duguma told the Ethiopian News Agency that this push, designed to draw patients from across the Horn of Africa while improving local care, is a core…

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Africa: Rwanda Signs Energy, Tourism Deals At Africa CEO Forum

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

Rwanda signed several investment and cooperation agreements at the Africa CEO Forum, strengthening partnerships across energy, manufacturing, hospitality, investment promotion, and financial services. The agreements signed during the ‘Invest in Rwanda’ session on May 14 were concluded through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), in partnership with the private sector. ALSO…

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Africa: Tourism Boost As Zimbabwe Hosts Africa Skills Week

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

ZIMBABWE is poised to reap significant tourism benefits as it prepares to host the African Skills Week (ASW) later this year. African Skills Week is an annual African Union (AU) initiative aimed at transforming skills development, strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and promoting employment opportunities across the continent. The initiative seeks to…

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Africa: Visa-Free Africa, Open Skies Key to Tourism Growth, Kenyan Expert Says

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Addis Ababa — A leading Kenyan aviation expert has called for sweeping reforms across Africa’s travel and aviation sectors, arguing that visa-free access and open skies are essential to unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking to ENA on the sidelines of the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Charles Gakuu emphasized the urgent…

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West Africa: NPHC West Africa, the Divine Nine, Black Greek Life – Heritage Tourism Impact in Ghana

eriinfo.com7 months ago09 mins

JANUARY’S Black Greek chartering illustrates how organised diaspora networks drive off-season tourism, social investment, and long-term economic engagement in Ghana. Black Greek-letter organisations have contributed to Ghana for decades through education, healthcare, water access, youth development, and cultural exchange. As outlined in Ghana Gives Birth: How Black Greek Life Found Its Home on African Soil,…

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East Africa: Tourism in East Africa – Chronicle of a Fragile Rebound

eriinfo.com7 months ago012 mins

– At the end of 2025, Madagascar was the scene of a new political crisis. The removal of the president amid an electoral standoff, followed by demonstrations in Antananarivo and internet shutdowns in several tourist regions, plunged the sector into a sudden downturn. According to figures from the Ministry of Tourism, nearly 80 percent of…