UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has praised Lagos for hosting Africa’s first E1 Series electric powerboat championship, positioning the city among elite global event destinations.
The Africa Tourism Investment Conference will return to Cape Town on 14 April 2026 as part of WTM Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre’s Global Stage.
Essence of Africa 2025 opened this week at Diamonds Malindi, bringing together 150 African exhibitors and 150 international buyers from over 40 countries for a three-day forum centred on trade and partnership development.
The Uganda Tourism Board is set to host its “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa” Roadshow in Sydney on 22 October, aiming to strengthen ties with the Australian travel trade and position Uganda as a compelling option.
Lagos will host the 10th edition of Margarita Festival Africa (MFAF) on 30 November 2025, signalling growing momentum behind cultural and experiential tourism in the region.
This year’s MKTE drew more than 6,500 delegates, 400 exhibitors, and over 10,000 business meetings, reflecting its evolution into a Pan-African platform.
