The Gambia has been named one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world, securing fourth place globally in the latest report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism). The country recorded an impressive 46 percent increase in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2025 compared[Read More…]
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Sex Haven Where Randy Brit Grans Are Flocking To Romp With Toyboys
As Brits up and down the country jet off in the hope of finding holiday romance, a number of grans have just one destination in mind. The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, has long had a reputation for attracting lusty OAPs, who flock to the West[Read More…]
Ramada By Wyndham To Launch First International Resort In Banjul
Gambia’s hospitality landscape is set for a major boost with the arrival of a globally recognised hotel brand. G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, has announced a new partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open the first internationally branded resort in Banjul under the Ramada[Read More…]
GACH To Roll Out Two Initiatives In Tujereng With Great Tourism Potentials
The GACH Mining is planning to go the extra mile in fulfilling its environmental responsibility in Tujereng in a move that could make the village’s beach attractive to both domestic, regional and international tourists. The Chairman of Tujereng VDC, Mr. Cherno Njie, revealed to Star Tv recently that GACH Mining[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Plans To Sell Off Part Of GCAA
The Gambia government is making moves to privatize a part of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), this medium can authoritatively report. If the government gets its way, GCAA will be the latest strategic national asset to be privatized soon, albeit partly. In 2023, The Gambia government leased the Senegambia[Read More…]
Senegalese Embassy In Tokyo Restricts Visa Validity For Japanese Travellers To Gambia
Japanese citizens hoping to travel to The Gambia are now facing new limitations on their stay, as the Senegalese Embassy in Tokyo has imposed a 30-day cap on visa validity. The policy, described by some affected individuals as “unfortunate,” may discourage long-term visits to the West African nation. With The[Read More…]
‘Cessation Of Multi-Million Dalasi Eco-Lodges Project Ordered By Tourism Ministry’
The cessation of the implementation of a multi-million dalasi eco-lodges and hotel project was ordered by the Ministry of Tourism to enable Gamworks to evaluate the project, sources informed JollofNews. It would be recalled that the Gambia Tourism Board sometime in 2020 embarked upon a massive construction of a four-star[Read More…]
Gambia’s D97M Hotel & Eco-Lodges Project In Limbo
The ambitious hotel and eco-lodges construction project that The Gambia government set out upon in 2020 risks suffering a disastrous failure, despite the injection of millions of taxpayer money into it. Gambia’s Ministry of Tourism and Culture initiated the project for the construction of eco-lodges in Sotuma Samba, Kunkilling, Nyaga[Read More…]
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthening Tourism Ties With Gambia
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to deepening tourism collaboration with the Gambia, in a renewed drive to promote regional integration and boost the West African tourism market. This renewed commitment was made during a high-level visit by a four-man Gambian delegation, led by Hon. Yankuba[Read More…]
The Gambia Experience To Utilize Ascends Modern Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft
The Gambia Experience has announced that its direct flight service from London Gatwick will utilize Ascends modern Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from 4th October 2025. “Known for its fuel efficiency and design, the aircraft will support a 25% increase in the operator’s seat capacity over the winter season—boosting availability[Read More…]