WTM Africa and CBISN launch China Ready® Workshop to Boost African Tourism Growth
The China Ready® Workshop debuts at WTM Africa on April 11, 2025
Tourism
South Africa Welcomes 8.9 Million International Visitors in 2024
International arrivals show a 5.1% YOY increase; Africa accounts for 76% of arrivals, led by Zimbabwe and Ghana.
1.4 Billion Tourists Travelled Internationally in 2024
The Middle East, Europe, and Africa showed the strongest results in 2024 compared to 2019.
Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa Lead Africa in 2025 Global Passport Power Rankings
The Henley Passport Index includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations.
Ghana Approves Visa-Free Entry for All Citizens of African States
Visa-free travel to start in 1Q 2025, coinciding with the launch of a new chip-embedded Ghanaian passport for improved efficiency.
International Travel Nears 100% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global tourism sees 1.1 billion tourists in the first nine months of 2024, Africa leads with 6% growth, driven by Tanzania and Morocco.
