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The Gambia has unique qualities over many other destinations. It is only six hours away from major European destinations, there is no jet lag, and it is a popular and affordable winter destination attracting tourists in search of sun, sea, sand and cultural experience of which this unique country has plenty.
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AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION CONGRESS IN THE GAMBIA ENDS WITH PLEDGE TO BUILD NEW PARTNERSHIPS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
ATA Announces Tourism Industry Milestones Made at the 35th Annual Congress
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, May 20, 2010 – The Africa Travel Association’s 35th Annual Congress ended today with a commitment among Africa’s tourism stakeholders to boost efforts to develop new public-private partnerships devoted to advocating for and developing the tourism industry in Africa. Honorable Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie, The Gambia Minister of Tourism and Culture and incoming ATA President, closed the event that was attended by more than 300 participants as well as press from Africa, Europe and North America. read more
THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO) ATTENDS THE AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (ATA) CONGRESS IN THE GAMBIA
UNWTO and ATA Discuss Ways to Cooperate with Tourism Development
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, May 20, 2010 – The United Nations Tourism Organization attended the Africa Travel Association’s 35th Annual Congress at the Sheraton Hotel Spa and Resort in The Gambia from May 17-20, 2010. More than 300 participants from Africa, Europe and North America, as well as the press, also attended the travel trade conference.
During the industry plenaries and networking events, ATA and UNWTO engaged in discussions on how the two global organizations would pursue collaboration and cooperation in the areas of travel and tourism development in Africa in the future. read more
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The Gambia to host ATA’s 35th Annual 2010 Congress
In its efforts to promote The Gambia as a Tourists Destination, the Honorable Fatou Mass Jobe, The Minister of Tourism and Culture, today announced that the Republic of The Gambia will host ATA’s 35th Annual Congress in the capital city of Banjul in May, 2010...more
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Roots Homecoming Festival
The International Roots Festival is designed to encourage peoples of African Descent who reside within the Diaspora to further discover, re-affirm and re-embrace their ancestral identity through confronting a physical past...more
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Eating Out
The Gambia has over the years expanded its scope on restaurants offering quality dining for excellent value and is gaining an international reputation with more chefs from around the world now living and working in the country...more
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Accomodation
The Gambia offers a veriety of accomodation, from luxury hotels, self-catering apartments, and guesthouses to upcountry lodges...more
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Eco Tourism
If you are into eco-tourism, bird watching, or looking to go on safari, you can find it all here in The Gambia...more
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