African Travel & Tourism News 22/05/25

Headlines for Travel and Tourism NewsGTA Opens Call for Proposals for ‘December in GH’ 2025Ghana Welcomes Global Diaspora to Join Black Star ExperienceKenya Airways Expands Routes with New Direct Flights to Maputo and DubaiThe Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially opened the call for event proposals for the 2025 edition of December in GH, a flagship campaign that transforms the country into a vibrant cultural and entertainment destination each festive season.Running from December 1, 2025, to January 3, 2026, December in GH offers a carefully curated lineup of events in music, fashion, art, nightlife, and heritage tourism. The initiative attracts thousands of visitors each year, including Ghana’s historical diaspora, returning home to connect with their roots.The campaign is aligned with the Black Star Experience, Ghana’s leading tourism strategy that positions the country as a top destination for culture, creativity, and global engagement.Speaking at the launch, Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, CEO of the GTA, described December in GH as more than just a festive celebration. “It is a movement showcasing Ghana’s vibrant spirit to the world,” she said. “As we embrace the Black Star Experience, we are preparing for our biggest December yet and look forward to innovative events that will elevate Ghana as a leading destination for culture, entertainment, and heritage tourism.”Event organisers, promoters, and cultural curators are invited to submit detailed proposals for inclusion in the official event calendar.As preparations intensify for December in GH 2025, stakeholders across Ghana’s cultural and creative sectors are being urged to take advantage of the platform to contribute to the country’s growing international reputation.Ms Annabelle McKenzie, Director of the International Affairs Secretariat and Coordinator of the programme, called the open call for event proposals a pivotal moment in Ghana’s tourism and cultural agenda.“We are excited to work with organisers bringing fresh ideas and energy to December in GH. It is a time when the global diaspora comes home to experience Ghana’s culture, warmth, entertainment, food, and welcoming spirit,” she said.She added that this year’s edition promises even greater impact as Ghana invites the world to take part in the Black Star Experience—a national movement aimed at showcasing Ghana’s unique heritage and creative power on a global scale.The December in GH campaign continues to play a critical role in boosting tourism, strengthening local cultural industries, and cementing Ghana’s status as the gateway to Africa.Celebrated Ghanaian highlife legend Abrantie Amakye Dede is set to mark his remarkable 50-year journey in music with a grand concert at the Dominion Centre in London on June 14, 2025.The anniversary event will bring together his fans in the United Kingdom for a night of nostalgia, unity, and dancing to the timeless tunes that have defined his career. It aims to pay tribute not only to Amakye Dede but also to the legacy of highlife music and the pioneers who have shaped Ghana’s musical landscape over the decades.Organised by the artist and his management team, the concert is expected to draw thousands of highlife enthusiasts from London and beyond. Organisers promise a fun-packed evening, with the show set to begin at 8pm.Joining Amakye Dede on stage will be some of Ghana’s most respected and dynamic highlife performers, including Nana Ernest Acheampong, KK Fosu, Lee Doudo, and KiDi, with more artistes expected to be announced in the coming weeks.In what is anticipated to be a historic and emotional night, Amakye Dede will take fans down memory lane with a high-energy performance of his classic hits such as Brebrebe Yi, Mensuro, Mabre, Broken Promises, Nsuo Amuna, Sokoo Na Mmaa Pe, Dabi Dabi, Okyena Sesei, and Odo Nfonii, among others.The concert promises to be a celebration of not just a music career, but a cultural icon whose influence continues to resonate across generations.Kenya Airways has announced the launch of new direct flight routes to Maputo, Mozambique, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of its 2025 network expansion strategy.The airline revealed that from July 1, 2025, it will operate three weekly flights from Nairobi to Maputo, aiming to strengthen East and Southern Africa connectivity. Additionally, a new daily direct service between Mombasa and Dubai will commence on August 5, offering travellers from Kenya’s coastal city seamless access to the Middle East.The new connections are expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment opportunities across the continent, while providing passengers with more travel options and reduced travel times.Source : African Property Magazine - Joycelyn MarigoldSHOWCASE YOUR PROJECT - AFRICAN HOUSING SHOW UK 2025

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