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A major beachfront tourism investment in Tanji signals a potential turning point for The Gambia’s economy. The project is expected to boost employment, attract international visitors, and elevate West ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia emerging as a prime West African ecotourism spot
The River Gambia offers a variety of river-based tourism including cruises, fishing and wildlife excursions. Photo Credit: The Gambia Tourism Board For years, Gambia has been known as a laid-back West ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia to leverage Akwaaba 2026 to promote tourism potential
The 2026 Akwaaba Travel Trade Expo is set to provide a major platform for The Gambia to showcase its tourism potential, strengthen ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia tackles sleazy image to diversify tourism
For decades, The Gambia has built a reputation as a haven for tourists willing to pay for sun, sand, sea… and sex. But its tourism board has ambitious plans to give a makeover to this tiny west ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia targets Nigerian, African tourism market as minister leads delegation to Akwaaba 2026
Abdoulie JobeThe Gambia is set to step up efforts to attract more visitors, tourism investment and business travellers from Nigeria and other African countries as the country’s Minister of Tourism, ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Unleashing West Africa’s Potential: Tourism as a Catalyst for Investment, Conservation, and Economic Linkages
Since 2016, US$188 million in WBG support across Ghana, Senegal, Cabo Verde, and The Gambia restored heritage sites, protected coastlines, supported 2,000+ MSMEs, mobilized US$600 million in private ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: ACA says Gambia ‘very much on track’ to host WAFFEST 2026
Chef Shaun Smith, President of the Africa Chefs Alliance (ACA) and head of the inspection team, said the assessment covered key areas including the International Conference Centre, government ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia signs $68 million World Bank grant to revive tourism
BANJUL, July 5 (Reuters) - Gambia and the World Bank signed a $68 million grant on Tuesday to revive the ocean-facing West African country's tourism sector, representatives of both parties announced ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Senegal and Gambia: Capitalizing on Energy and Tourism
Senegal uses energy advancements to spur infrastructure and tourism, Gambia is maximizing tourism revenue to bolster energy projects. Across the MSGBC region (Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Gambia: Tourism Minister Presides Over in-Country Destination Stakeholders' Forum
The minister of Tourism and Culture (MoTC) Wednesday presided over the opening of the 2nd In-Country Destination Stakeholders' forum organised by The Gambia Tourism Board with the support of Ministry ...
News Gambia » Western » Tourism: Trade Ministry, ITC to Empower585 Entrepreneurs in Gambia's Tourism and Creative Industries
In an effort to boost Gambia's tourism and creative sectors, 585 entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the 'Andandorr' Programme rolled out by the International Trade Centre(ITC) and the ...