By Danilo Desiderio Africa’s demographic surge presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a formidable challenge. By 2050, the continent’s least developed countries will need to absorb...
By Gregory September Ethiopia is not merely pursuing the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – it is wagering its political resurgence on it. This ambitious...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson Can a West African nation plagued by poverty replicate Asia’s most audacious economic miracle? In the pantheon of ambitious national rebranding exercises, few...
Kenya has announced a new directive allowing citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization. This replaces the controversial Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)...
By Gregory Simpkins Making arrangements to travel often begins early in the year, especially if it involves international travel. The Business Insider Africa website has rated...
By Ryan Elcock During a recent conversation with my long-time colleague Len Carby, we discussed my article, “A Strategic Roadmap for the Caribbean: Maximizing Opportunities in...
By Danilo Desiderio As the global appetite for luxury tourism continues to grow, many African countries are striving to tap into this profitable market by offering...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent report by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Institute analyzed the early trade experiences under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing the importance...
By Gregory Simpkins Summertime is a prime season for tourism, and there are Americans who will want to visit Africa, this year again, or for the...
Caribbean News Global | African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$ 30 Million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC); the Caribbean subsidiary of...
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says the regional tourism sector recorded increased visitor arrivals last year with an estimated 14.3 per cent international visitors coming...
By Ryan Elcock St. Kitts & Nevis is on a transformative journey, entering the cannabis space with a vision that combines economic growth, medical advancements, and...
By Gregory Simpkins Djibouti is viewed as a small country on the northeastern edge of the African continent. It is little known globally despite its advantageous...
By Ryan Elcock The Caribbean region has long been known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. With its rich history and natural beauty,...
By Håvar Bauck The Exchange Africa | The Trans-African Highway network, a bold blueprint conceived to foster economic integration on the African continent, has been a...
By Gregory Simpkins Summer in America is prime vacation season. The United States has numerous attractive travel destinations – from Hawaii to Puerto Rico from Los...
AP | The number of tourists flocking to Jamaica’s sun-drenched beaches soared nearly 100 percent in the first 3 months of the year, causing long queues...
Builders of a $7-billion waterfront development in Angola’s capital, Luanda, hope to attract an international hotelier to boost the project’s profile, Bloomberg reports. Baia de Luanda SA is...
A fortnight ago in Abuja, Nigeria the World Economic Forum brought together political, economic and thought leaders from throughout the continent. This included Rwanda’s Paul Kagame,...
Kenya has rebuked Britain, the United States, Australia and France on Thursday for issuing warnings about travel to the east African country and particularly its main...
Recent hotel developments in Africa indicate a divergence in activity as international firms move into the continent. According to Lagos-based consultancy W Hospitality Group’s 2013 survey,...
The market for luxury goods has increased worldwide in the last 20 years and African products have entered into that niche. According to consumer research company...
Zimbabwe’s safari industry has set a target of $85 million revenue inflow for the 2014 hunting season. However, questions remain if this is attainable, as the...
Ethiopia and Uganda have overtaken Kenya as key investment destinations for global hotel chains scouting for opportunities in the region. The two nations feature on the...
The Barbados government says it wants a speedy conclusion for an air services agreement with China as it hopes to lure visitors and investors from the...
With several multi-million-dollar investments coming to its islands and a new US$3 billion resort in Nassau opening later this year, the Bahamas is on its way...
As Haiti rises from the ashes and shakes off its difficult past, the Martelly administration is working to position the country as the next hot destination...
(Barbados Nation) – A Day after low-cost carrier REDjet announced the immediate suspension of its flights, one of its primary regional competitors moved hastily to pick...
Jamaica is poised for major development in the tourism and energy sectors, with plans advanced for several projects to be undertaken over the short-term. Addressing a...
(PRNewswire) – A cruise ship may soon call at Port-Au-Prince, the first such visit in Haiti after a quarter of a century, a milestone that Minister...
(Barbados Nation) REDjet has had a significant impact on Barbados’ visitor arrivals from the Caribbean and Tourism Minister Richard Sealy has affirmed government’s commitment to supporting...
(Share News) – Caribbean destinations that rely heavily on tourism as their primary industry are missing out on a huge opportunity to attract wealth by not...
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett revealed Wednesday that Jamaica is expecting 1.2 million visitors from North America alone this winter season. Bartlett made this disclosure as he...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica's uptick in cruise-ship visitors has kept the country's tourist arrivals afloat, with a 13.6 per cent increase in the first eight months of...
Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy (pictured), is adamant that the Government made the right decision in helping refinance the now stalled Four Seasons project, despite the...
New tourism products will be developed in the town over the next five years.
