Council Announces Tourism Summits, Seeks Visa-free Travel Across Africa
• Continent welcomes nearly 100m international visitors in one year
The Africa-International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC) has unveiled two major international tourism events aimed at boosting Africa’s tourism industry, attracting investment and advancing regional integration through trade and the free movement of people.
The announcement was made during an international press conference held in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, under the theme: “Tourism as a Catalyst for Global Sustainable Economic Development.”
The organisation announced that the 3rd Official Global Launch of AITEC World will hold on November 2, 2026, at the Hilton London, United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.
