The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania has been crowned Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2024 at the prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, held last week at the stunning Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This recognition solidifies the Serengeti’s status as a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, showcasing its unparalleled beauty and biodiversity. The World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across all areas of global tourism, from luxury resorts to national landmarks. For the Serengeti to be named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction, it reaffirms the park’s global reputation as one of the most iconic and beloved natural wonders, drawing visitors from around the world to witness its majestic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, has once again solidified its position as a premier aviation hub by being crowned Africa’s Leading Airport at the 2024 Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards. The prestigious event, held last week at the breathtaking Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya, celebrated the finest in African travel, tourism, and hospitality, with JKIA receiving top honors for its outstanding facilities, operational efficiency, and service excellence.

The Gambia Experience celebrated its first flight of the season departing from Gatwick to Banjul on Friday, (11th Oct) marking over 35 years of winter sun holidays to The Gambia. Upon arrival at Banjul International Airport, passengers were warmly welcomed by The Gambia Experience resort team and British High Commissioner to The Gambia, Harriet King before being treated to a vibrant and welcoming reception from a local dance troupe, The Jola Cultural Group. Their energetic drumbeats and colourful costumes set the tone for a memorable holiday, providing an authentic, immersive experience, and first taste of the rich cultural traditions that make the destination so special.

The 2024 program of the World Travel Awards (WTA) has already showcased an exciting year for the global travel and tourism industry. With a series of prestigious events held across different regions, the WTA continues to honour the best in the business, from airlines and hotels to destinations and tour operators. As the year progresses, anticipation builds for one of the most highly awaited ceremonies—the Africa Gala Ceremony, scheduled for October at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This upcoming gala is set to showcase the finest achievements in Africa’s tourism sector, further solidifying the continent’s place on the world travel map.

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa. With this new agreement, TUI Care Foundation becomes the first partner to support the pilot phase of the Tourism for Rural Development Small Grants Programme by UN Tourism.

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is introducing a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions and offer guests a chance to linger and make new memories amid Africa’s extraordinary destinations.