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Our vision for African tourism is also one of strong governance, more education and more and better jobs
Advancing from Empowerment to Leadership
2nd UN Tourism Regional Congress on Women Empowerment in Tourism in Africa
29 April - 01 May, 2026
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe + Face-to-face
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What we do
Our mission is to support and assist UN Tourism African members and other stakeholders from the region in their efforts to develop their tourism industry as a catalyst for sustainable economic and social development, and ensuring that the members fully benefit from the services of the organization.
Africa Latest News
April 30, 2026
Innovation Celebrated in Marrakesh as UN Tourism Backs Next Generation of Startups
UN Tourism has further advanced its focus on innovation and investment as central pillars of a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector. That commitment was on full display in Marrakech, where the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investments brought together leading figures from tourism, investment and technology to shape the future of the sector.
March 04, 2026
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support Rural Artists and Artisans Across Africa
Five African NGOs will now have the funding they need to support artisans and uplift communities thanks to a groundbreaking joint project from UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation.
September 11, 2025
UN Tourism Showcases Investment Opportunities at South Africa Tourism Investment Forum
UN Tourism has connected public and private sector leaders to highlight the enormous opportunities of investing in Africa’s growing tourism sector.
July 31, 2025
Kinshasa Sets the Stage: “The Rumba Route for Peace” Connects Tourism and Culture
UN Tourism and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo successfully cast a global spotlight on music and tourism as dynamic engines for diplomacy, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth.
July 31, 2025
UN Tourism/ICAO Ministerial Summit calls for enhanced cooperation to unlock Africa’s growth
The second UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a unified call to enhance partnerships and collaboration to unlock the region’s growth.
July 10, 2025
Kinshasa to Host Inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival Celebrating Music and Tourism as Drivers of Dialogue and Development
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 16–18 July 2025
June 12, 2025
UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment
The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The event brought together more than 300 delegates, including 18 Ministers of Tourism, reflecting the high-level support for UN Tourism’s work and vision for the region.
May 24, 2025
Africa Day 2025, Video Message, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil
May 24, 2025
April 25, 2025
Gastronomy Tourism takes center stage in the Agenda for Africa
The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development.
April 10, 2025
South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit
UN Tourism has advanced South-South cooperation in tourism development, putting into action the aims of the Punta Cana Declaration signed by its Member States from Africa and the Americas. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & The Americas Summit outlined concrete plans for achieving shared goals, focused on innovation, Technical Cooperation, enhanced connectivity, tourism investments and tourist confidence through security.
Regional Department for Africa
Brand Africa
The African continent is endowed with an immense diversified cultural, natural and gastronomic heritage. However Africa is still much unknown in the mind of travelers and much progress still need to be made to promote positive storytelling aiming at attracting tourists around the world.
Africa Investment Guidelines
The publications promote redesigning an investment framework where education, innovation, and sustainability are the fundamental pillars.
UN Tourism Mentorship Programme for African Women
UN Tourism is supporting women across Africa to develop in the sector through a tailored Mentorship Programme.
UN Tourism Mentorship Programme for African Women
Africa & Americas Summit
Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together.
Africa Events
Public Face-to-face Regional Gastronomy Events
3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa
2 - 4 December, 2026
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Public Face-to-face Commission Meeting
2 - 4 July, 2026
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Public Face-to-face Women Empowerment
2nd UN Tourism Regional Congress on Women Empowerment in Tourism in Africa
29 April - 1 May, 2026
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Africa Newsletter
December 18, 2025
Africa News Issue 26
June 08, 2025
Africa News Issue 25
February 20, 2025
Africa News Issue 24
April 30, 2024
Africa News Issue 23
January 31, 2024
Africa News Issue 22
May 25, 2022
Africa News | Volume 21. May 2022
November 18, 2021
Africa News | Volume 20. Nov 2021
April 30, 2021
AFRICA NEWS | Volume 19. April 2021
December 21, 2020
AFRICA NEWS | Volume 18. December 2020
September 21, 2020
AFRICA NEWS | Volume 17. September 2020
Africa Development and Cooperation
Development and Promotion of Sustainable Forms of Tourism in the Usambara Mountains
TSA Technical Assistance for Cabo Verde
Development of a Classification System for Tourist Accommodation Establishments in Congo
Strengthening the Tourism Statistics of Angola
Seychelles Elevates Hospitality Standards with Interactive Hotel Classification Training
Development of a Classification System for Tourist Accommodation Establishments in Congo
An initiative aimed at modernizing the classification system for tourist accommodations, involving legal framework creation, capacity building, and a pilot phase implementation to integrate and sustain the classification system within the Ministry of Tourism structures.