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Gender Divide in Gambian Tourism – World Bank Report Points to Key Challenges and Opportunities

Awa Colley November 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A comprehensive World Bank Gender Assessment has shed light on the significant yet underutilized role of women in The Gambia’s tourism sector. Despite the industry’s potential to be a driving force for women’s economic empowerment, systemic gender disparities and societal challenges continue to hinder progress.

Ministers of Trade and Tourism Commit to Revitalizing The Gambia’s Tourism Sector

Kaddy Danso July 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to address the challenges facing The Gambia’s tourism sector, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr O. Joof, today welcomed the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Hon. Abdoulie Jobe, and the executive members of The Gambia Hotels Association to his office in Banjul.

Gambia Government Infuriates Tourism Sector With Plans to Increase Airport Tax

Frederic Tendeng June 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Despite the general outcry, cabinet initially agreed that effective July 1st, the arrival and departure airport tax will increase from $20 to $25.

The Gambia Explores Tourism and Trade Opportunities in Lagos

Frederic Tendeng June 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS, Nigeria) – A high-powered delegation from The Gambia, led by Mrs. Isatou Drammeh, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, recently visited Badagry, Lagos State, to explore potential partnership opportunities in tourism, trade, and economic development.

Afreximbank’s $16.8 Million Investment to Revolutionize Healthcare in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng May 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has provided Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited with a tailored $16.8 million Construction and Medical Tourism Relay Facility (CONMED). This facility will support the construction of Horizons Clinic, a 60-bed international-standard medical facility set to significantly enhance The Gambia’s healthcare system.

Variety Cruises Return to The Gambia and West Africa after Covid Pause

Mariama Cham November 9, 2023

Variety Cruises is relaunching small ship sailings in The Gambia and West Africa next month for the first time since the

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