Destinations

The African Travel Commission extends its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Uganda following the tragic road accident that occurred on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at Chekwatit Village in Kapchorwa District, eastern Uganda, claiming the lives of several young students and school officials who were returning from an…

Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority , has formally accepted her appointment as Vice Chair of the African Travel Commission , reaffirming Ghana's commitment to advancing tourism integration and sustainable development across Africa.

Karl Hala, Group General Manager of Continental Hotels Group has said Lagos Continental Hotel is setting the benchmark for luxury business hospitality in Nigeria after it was named Best Luxury Business Hotel in Nigeria 2026 at the Hotel Managers Conference Africa.

In this exclusive interview with Dr. Lucky Onoriode George, Publisher of African Travel Times, Phillipe Hitti, General Manager of The Pelican Hotel, Accra, shares the vision behind one of Ghana's newest hospitality landmarks and explains why the property is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for both business and leisure travellers.…

Initiative highlights the importance of investing in tourism infrastructure, cultural assets and visitor experiences as drivers of jobs, regeneration and long-term prosperity