AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth & Travel: A British aid worker has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC and is being evacuated to the UK. Ghana has introduced airport screening, while new travel declarations for visitors with DRC travel history add another layer of checks. Cruise Routes: Azamara’s 2028–29 program includes voyages to 27 African and Indian Ocean countries, with a rare call at remote Saint Helena; AmaWaterways is also adding a Chobe River ship. Market Outlook: WTM forecasts 1.57 billion international arrivals worldwide in 2026. Short-haul travel is helping drive growth, with Sub-Saharan Africa up 3%, as more travellers seek value. Destination Push: Ghana launched its Experience Ghana campaign at WTM, while Kenya is targeting 16.8% growth in UK arrivals. Benin’s four Africa Tourism Awards wins are raising its profile, alongside calls to ensure tourism growth is sustainable. Sports Tourism: Uganda is using the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to turn football fans into longer-staying visitors.
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