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 […]
Tourism as an Ecosystem: The Case of Transport Read More »
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.
Why West and Central Africa Regions Are Challenged to Raise the Bars in Tourism? Read More »
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
Africa Should Not Require a Visa to Discover Herself Read More »
In December, I walked into the Artisanal Centre of Abidjan with a clear intention: to speak with artisans about art, memory, and their possible connections to reconciliation. What I encountered instead was the first quiet contradiction of the place, there were more sellers than artisans. The consequence was immediate: fewer creators to engage with, fewer
Côte d’Ivoire: The Legacy of Artisans and the Loss of Identity Read More »
May would not have felt complete if we had not welcomed another memorable guest within our hospitality initiative in Uganda (Kampala). Our guest, originally from Côte d’Ivoire and currently residing in South Africa, represents the kind of cross-cultural profile we deeply value, because exposure always enriches shared experiences and conversations. We first met through a
Stories of Hospitality in Uganda: A Curated Guest Experience in Kampala (Luzira) Read More »
