In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies Seychelles, not just a dream destination but a beacon of hope for the sustainable tourism movement. At the forefront of the movement is Sustainable Seychelles, a pioneering initiative founded under the Tourism Department of Seychelles.

In a visionary move, Nigeria created a separate Ministry of Tourism, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's commitment of fostering its tourism sector. The creation of the new Ministry underscores Nigeria's recognition of the immense potential within its diverse social, cultural and natural landscapes

These past two years have been nothing short of both remarkable and challenging for Morocco. Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco successfully navigated two major challenges: Covid-19 and the Al Haouz earthquake, all while demonstrating great results in the realm of tourism.

Angola aims to become a nation that is open to tourism and to enhance its natural and cultural heritage by making it easier for visitors to enjoy it. Achieving this vision relies on creating conditions to attract and welcome tourists.

Aligned with our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive Affiliate Membership, the Affiliate Members Department (AMD) has intensified efforts to increase our presence in Africa. Acknowledging the current underrepresentation of African entities, we have dedicated recent months to a targeted Expansion Strategy.

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria hosted the inaugural Encuentro de Cámaras de Comercio de España y África Occidental on November 22, 2023, at Infecar Feria de Gran Canaria. This event marked a pivotal moment, bringing together key stakeholders from the Spanish trade and tourism sectors to forge collaborations with chambers of commerce from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries.

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and UNWTO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 27 of November 2023, marking a milestone in collaborative efforts. This agreement propels shared initiatives, including the promotion of sustainable tourism and the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), + read more 

In a pivotal move for the future of African aviation and tourism, UNWTO and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have formalized their commitment with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending their partnership until 2025.

Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) aims to provide an internationally agreed statistical framework to measure the impacts and dependencies of tourism on the economy, society, and the environment. The development of MST owes much to the valuable efforts and collaboration of 44 pioneering countries and more than 30 international organizations, as well as academic institutions and subnational institutions. African country members have substantially contributed to this global effort and multi-year process, including Cabo Verde, Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, and Uganda.

The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand was a significant event, marked by the robust participation of African nations. The assembly welcomed 1,100 participants from across the globe, with Africa contributing 121 delegates, a testament to the continent's active engagement and commitment to global tourism development.

The 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism was celebrated last October in San Sebastian (Spain) and counted on the important presence of Africa. Under the theme “Gastronomy Tourism: Back to the Roots”, the Forum presented an opportunity to deepen the focus on African gastronomy and its links to agriculture and cultural heritage