ATTA® serves and supports businesses in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands representing buyers and suppliers of tourism product across 31 African countries. With over 900 members, ATTA® acts as Pan-Africa’s largest network of tourism product covering not only accommodation, transport and travel specialists in Africa, but a formidable selection of tour operators, representation and PR companies worldwide promoting tourism to Africa.
ATTA® is a trusted platform for the dissemination of accurate and informative news from, and relating to, the African continent and Indian Ocean islands. ATTA® members are able to share their news through our channels and here you will learn about what is new and happening across the African continent and Indian Ocean islands.
Trade shows to networking events, webinars to online member training and more... ATTA® hosts a number of events providing members with the opportunity to connect with one another, do business and learn. To find out more see what is coming up next.
WTM London is one of the world’s leading international travel trade shows, bringing together tourism professionals from across the globe. Taking place at ExCeL London from 4–6 November 2025, the event offers unrivalled opportunities to meet international buyers, strengthen partnerships, and showcase your brand on a global stage. With thousands of exhibitors and pre-scheduled meetings, WTM is where the future of travel is shaped.
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) has joined forces with The Long Run, a global network for sustainable tourism, to champion sustainability and regenerative principles and practices across Africa’s tourism sector.
Wilderness Botswana, in partnership with CLAWS Conservancy, has completed Africa’s first Certified Wildlife Friendly beef sale in the northern Okavango Delta.
On 4 November 2025, Gondwana Care Trust donated seven refurbished computers and four tablets, valued at N$47,000, to The Promiseland Trust Centre in Walvis Bay’s Tutaleni area.
Uganda showcased its “Explore Uganda: The Pearl of Africa” destination brand at World Travel Market London from 4–6 November, led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and Uganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kaggwa.
Johannesburg, 6 November, 2025: Mrs. Nicola Amanda J. Bernstein has been appointed as the 15th Minister for Tourism, becoming the second woman to hold this position in Seychelles.
The Dakar en Jeux Festival brought together thousands of people across the Dakar 2026 host sites to celebrate youth, sport and culture, rounding off a week of activities marking one year to go to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026.
Nigeria will establish a Presidential Task Force on Detty December to coordinate inter‑agency support and strengthen the country’s festive tourism, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism
The United Arab Emirates has announced a $6 billion investment plan for Africa’s travel and hospitality sector, unveiled at the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai on 6 November.
Join us for an exclusive webinar with luxury safari leaders, Cheetah Plains, as we explore how refined design and cutting-edge sustainability redefine the modern safari experience.
Join the ATTA Stand at ITB Berlin 2026 (3–5 March, Hall 20) and showcase your brand alongside Africa’s leading tourism professionals at one of the world’s most influential travel trade shows. Limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Experience Africa brings together the people shaping travel to Africa – from DMCs and lodges to tourism boards and tour operators. Through curated meetings and vibrant networking, it’s the must-attend annual event for anyone selling or representing African travel.
