Also known as: United Nations Tourism
UN Tourism — international body that established World Tourism Day and holds regional summits including the Commission for Africa to shape sustainable tourism policy across the continent.
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… UN Tourism estimates that Africa received 73.9 million international arrivals and US$42.6 billion in international tourism receipts in 2024. …
What Is Wrong With Us: We queue for the Colosseum while our own Castles crumbleJoy Online
… The session will be moderated by Lydia Bebe Kum, Programme Officer in the Regional Department for Africa at UN Tourism. …
Rex Omar takes Black Star Experience to World Music and Tourism Festival in KinshasaJoy Online
… The celebration is set to officially take place in El Salvador from the 26th to 27th of September, as set by the United Nations Tourism (UN TOURISM). …
The importance of World Tourism Day celebrations in Ghana and across the globeJoy Online
… The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS), organised by Africa Tourism Partners in partnership with UN Tourism and BDO, provides a platform for young entrepreneurs and start-ups across Africa to showcase innovative ideas for the travel, tourism and MICE …
ATLF2026: Tourism industry players honoured at event in Limpopo, South AfricaJoy Online
… He said that earlier in the year, UNESCO and UN Tourism had strengthened their partnership to advance sustainable, inclusive and resilient tourism that protects heritage while benefiting communities. …
ATLF2026: Culture, investment and tourism take centre stage as Africa’s tourism leaders gather in PolokwaneJoy Online
… According to figures released by UN Tourism, Africa welcomed nearly 81 million international visitors in 2025, up from 75.4 million in 2024. …
Abeiku Santana launches Tourism Destination Africa podcast to promote African tourismJoy Online
… Compelling bid Presenting Ghana’s case before member states, the Minister expressed appreciation to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism as well as the Minister for Tourism and Culture of Seychelles, which hosted the current session, for the opportunity to present Ghana’s proposal …
Ghana secures hosting rights for 70th UN Tourism Africa summitJoy Online
The Republic of Seychelles is preparing to take centre stage in continental aviation and hospitality diplomacy as final setup operations wrap up for the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF). …
Seychelles primed for 69th UN Tourism CAF Summit as Golden Jubilee celebrations commenceBusiness & Financial Times
The Government of the Republic of Seychelles is ready to host UN Tourism Member States, Affiliate Members, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to the Sixty-Ninth Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (UN Tourism CAF) followed by a Them …
Human Capital and Strategic Value: Inside Africa’s upcoming Tourism Policy Framework in SeychellesBusiness & Financial Times
… According to UN Tourism in 2025, Angola witnessed international arrivals surge by 28 percent over the previous year, reaching 223,140 visitors, well above pre pandemic levels. …
From Oil to ‘‘Green Oil’’: Angola targets tourism marketAn opinion piece argues that Africa holds extraordinary historical treasures yet often fails to maintain them adequately, while many Africans visit museums and historical sites abroad. The author contends that the continent has not yet grasped the full economic, educational, and generational value of its own heritage.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Africa holds extraordinary historical treasures yet often fails to maintain them adequately, while many Africans visit museums and historical sites abroad. The author contends that the continent has not yet grasped the full economic, educational, and generational value of its own heritage.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian Presidential Staffer and highlife legend Rex Omar will participate as a panellist at the second World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled for October 8–10, 2026, under the theme "Tourism and Music: Building Bridges Between Peoples." He will speak on an opening panel about turning living cultural heritage into sustainable tourism experiences.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
World Tourism Day, established by the UN World Tourism Organisation, raises awareness of tourism's role in improving livelihoods and fostering cultural understanding. In Ghana, the celebration promotes attractions including Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, and Mole National Park, encouraging visits that support business growth and job creation; this year's celebrations will be held in the Eastern Region as part of the Eastern Regional Expo.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum opened in Polokwane with cultural performances and exhibitions showcasing African tourism destinations and investment opportunities. Delegates from about 32 countries are attending, providing international exposure for the Limpopo province.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana has launched Tourism Destination Africa, a podcast designed to amplify African voices and reshape global perceptions of the continent's tourism industry through storytelling focused on tourism, travel and hospitality in Ghana and across Africa.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected to host the 70th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027, bringing together ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss sustainable tourism strategies across the continent. The summit coincides with Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary and reflects the country's commitment to tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Seychelles will host the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa from 2 to 4 July 2026 in Victoria, Mahé, alongside a conference on strengthening human capital for Africa's tourism growth. The summit will bring together tourism ministers, civil aviation policymakers, and international delegates to establish a unified policy framework for regional economic development.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Seychelles will host the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting in Victoria from 2–4 July 2026, focusing on strengthening human capital and education to boost Africa's tourism growth under new UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Angola is set to host the Global Tourism Forum Investment Summit 2026 in Luanda from June 17 to 19, as part of efforts to diversify away from oil, which accounts for 30 percent of GDP, 65 percent of revenues, and more than 95 percent of goods exports. Angola's Minister of Tourism has identified tourism as a key pillar in the country's diversification strategy.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →