Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators Summit Ahead of AFCON 2027
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold in Lagos from 13–15 September 2026, featuring the African Tour Operators’ Summit focused on AFCON 2027. The summit aims to link African sports tourism with travel opportunities across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Akwaaba 2026 Hosts African Tour Operators’ Summit on AFCON 2027 Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from September 13 to 15, 2026. The event will include the African Tour Operators’ Summit focused on developing travel packages for AFCON 2027, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
India Approves 117 Tourism Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore
The Indian Tourism Ministry sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects totaling ₹5,756.62 crore. These projects aim to enhance tourism infrastructure across India.
Vietnam Advances National Tourism Data Ecosystem Inspired by Visitor Growth
Vietnam welcomed over 12.2 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism revenue reaching $21.66 billion. The government is developing a national data ecosystem to unify fragmented tourism data.
Akwaaba 2026 to Host African Tour Operators’ Summit on 2027 AFCON Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13 to 15 September 2026, hosting the second African Tour Operators’ Summit. The summit focuses on sports tourism linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Thailand Sees 17.36 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in H1 2026
Thailand welcomed 17.36 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026. This highlights its continued recovery as a major international tourism destination.
Israeli Tourist Arrivals Surge in June 2026, Stabilizing Cyprus Tourism
Israeli tourist arrivals to Cyprus more than doubled in June 2026 to 80,343, boosting the island's tourism recovery despite a 10.1% decline in first half arrivals versus 2025. The United Kingdom remained the top source market, though it saw a 13.8% drop in arrivals.
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