Tourism

Tourism as an Ecosystem: The Case of Transport 

We depend on each other The reason why we advocate strongly for seeing tourism as an ecosystem is because every stakeholder depends on the others. Beyond attraction and hotels, transport is also an integral part of the tourism ecosystem. It plays a major role in shaping how visitors experience and perceive a destination. Recent developments […]

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Short-Term Rentals in Abidjan & Kampala: Month 2 Market Analysis | 6-Month Study

The second month of our research covered the period from 1 to 31 August 2026. Overall, both apartments included in the analysis — Kla_MHA in Kampala and Abj_JDZ in Abidjan — recorded lower performance than in July. This is not entirely surprising. August is generally a quieter month for hospitality in many African capitals, and

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 Why West and Central Africa Regions Are Challenged to Raise the Bars in Tourism?

It is almost impossible, when travelling across countries in West and Central Africa, to ignore the touristic potential of some of these destinations. Whether you drive through Gembu in Nigeria, or find yourself in Goz Beida in Chad, surrounded by stones and sand, there are untapped opportunities for anyone who has a passion for tourism.

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Why Benin Could Lead West African Tourism by 2036

Our stay in Benin in July was an eye-opening experience of what a well-thought-out tourism industry can look like on our continent, particularly for West and Central Africa. The direction Benin has taken in developing its tourism sector reflects a rare combination of confidence in the country’s tourism potential, a clear vision, strategic planning, political

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Les Aguégués : un autre visage du Bénin, entre eau, mémoire et promesse d’avenir

À quelques kilomètres seulement de Porto-Novo et de Cotonou, il existe un territoire que beaucoup de Béninois connaissent de nom sans l’avoir réellement découvert. Les Aguégués ne se visitent pas comme une destination ordinaire. On y arrive lentement, au rythme de l’eau, en laissant derrière soi le bruit des grandes villes pour entrer dans un

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Africa Should Not Require a Visa to Discover Herself

Travel across Africa remains far more complicated than it should be for African passport holders. While the continent has made significant progress toward economic integration, visa requirements continue to represent one of the biggest barriers to intra-African tourism. The adoption of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signed in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2018 and

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