More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul service for winter 2027, giving Midlands travellers more choice and scope for 10- or 11-night holidays. The airline cites growing demand and The Gambia’s six-hour flight time. Tourism Links: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana has explored joint destination promotion, aviation links, skills-sharing and ways to encourage more visitors between the countries. Cleaner Communities: The government and Zoomlion have launched a waste-treatment project in Brikama, including a processing plant and transfer stations, aimed at improving sanitation and reducing health risks. Visitor Safety: A new travel guide highlights The Gambia’s beaches, wildlife and heritage sites, while advising visitors to take extra care over petty theft and check official travel advisories before departure.
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Air Links: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, giving travellers more choice and making 10- or 11-night holidays possible. The operator says demand is rising and highlights The Gambia’s beaches, wildlife and roughly six-hour flight from the UK. Tourism Cooperation: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana’s tourism ministry discussed destination promotion, aviation links, training and ways to encourage more visitors between the two countries. Visitor Advice: A new guide to visiting The Gambia points to its beaches, wildlife and heritage sites, while reminding travellers to check current advisories and take care with belongings in busy markets, hotels and vehicles. Cleaner Communities: The government and Zoomlion have launched a waste-treatment project that will include a processing plant and transfer stations, aiming to improve sanitation and reduce indiscriminate dumping.
Tourism Links: A Gambian delegation met Ghana’s tourism officials to explore joint destination promotion, visitor exchanges, aviation links and industry training. More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul service for winter 2027, citing demand and opening up more 10- and 11-night holiday options. Visitor Advice: The Gambia offers beaches, wildlife and heritage sites, but travellers should check current advisories: the US advises increased caution, while Canada flags petty theft and health-service limitations. Cleaner Communities: The government and Zoomlion have signed a waste-management concession and begun work on treatment facilities and transfer stations, aiming to improve sanitation and public health.
Travel Advice: A new guide for visitors highlights The Gambia’s beaches, wildlife and heritage, while advising travellers to check current safety guidance and take care against petty theft. Tourism Partnerships: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana explored joint destination promotion, training and ways to boost visitor exchange—work officials say should lead to practical cooperation. Cleaner Destinations: The government and Zoomlion have signed a waste-management deal and launched plans for treatment facilities, including a plant and transfer stations, aimed at tackling dumping and sanitation challenges. More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul service for winter 2027, giving travellers more options and making 10- or 11-night holidays possible. The operator is also promoting The Gambia’s roughly six-hour flight, winter sunshine and wildlife experiences.
Economic Outlook: The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement that could unlock about $28 million for The Gambia; tourism is among the sectors expected to support projected economic growth. Cleaner Communities: The government and Zoomlion have signed a waste-management concession covering treatment facilities and transfer stations, aiming to improve sanitation and public health. Tourism Links: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana discussed destination promotion, aviation links and ways to encourage more visitors between the two countries. More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, opening up more options for Midlands holidaymakers. Travel Advice: A new visitor guide highlights The Gambia’s beaches, wildlife and heritage, while noting US and Canadian advice to take extra care over crime and health services.
Sanitation Upgrade: The government has signed a concession with Zoomlion Ghana to build integrated waste-treatment facilities, including a plant and transfer stations. The project aims to improve sanitation and public health, with construction beginning in Brikama. Travel Advice: A new visitor guide notes that the US advises increased caution in The Gambia, citing crime, unrest and limited health infrastructure; Canada and the UK also flag petty theft. Tourism Links: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana explored joint destination promotion, training and stronger air links, with the goal of increasing visitor exchange. More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, citing rising demand and opening up more options for UK travellers.
Travel Safety: A new guide says US visitors should exercise increased caution in The Gambia, while Canada advises a high degree of caution, citing crime risks and limited health infrastructure. Tourism Links: A Gambian delegation in Ghana is seeking stronger destination promotion, aviation ties and visitor exchanges between the countries. More Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027 after rising demand, opening up more options for Midlands holidaymakers. Road Access: The newly opened 102-kilometre Kabada road network links 29 communities to the Trans-Gambia corridor, improving access across the Lower River Region.
Tourism Cooperation: A Gambian delegation visiting Ghana has discussed destination promotion, aviation links, training and visitor exchange, aiming to turn bilateral talks into practical partnerships. More UK Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul service for winter 2027, matching its frequency from Gatwick and Manchester and creating options for 10- and 11-night holidays. Winter Sun: UK flights to The Gambia are due to restart next week. The six-hour trip offers beach stays, river cruises and birdwatching, with more than 450 bird species, while safari excursions include trips across the border to Senegal.
Air Links: TUI’s UK flights to The Gambia restart next week, with six-hour services from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham. The operator is also adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, giving travellers more options for 10- or 11-night stays. Food Tourism: The Gambia has retained its West African Heritage Jollof title at Banjul’s food festival, adding another draw for visitors interested in local cuisine. Getting Around: Newly inaugurated roads in Kabada and the Upper River Region improve year-round connections to rural communities, markets and services.
Air Links: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, citing rising demand. The extra service could support longer 10- or 11-night holidays and gives Midlands travellers more options for winter sun and wildlife trips. Getting Around: A newly opened 102-kilometre road network in the Lower River Region links 29 communities to the Trans-Gambia corridor, improving access to markets and services and making rural travel easier. Food Tourism: The Gambia defended its Heritage Jollof Rice title at the West Africa Food Festival in Banjul, with Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe noting that memorable food can bring visitors back. Cultural Tourism: The country hosted the first Gam-Bissau Festival, bringing Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan artists together to showcase shared heritage and promote cultural exchange.
More UK Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul flight for winter 2027, citing rising demand and giving Midlands holidaymakers more options for trips to The Gambia. Road Access: Newly opened roads in the Upper River and Lower River regions improve year-round links between communities, markets and services, potentially making rural areas easier to reach. Food Tourism: The Gambia defended its West Africa Food Festival jollof title in Banjul, reinforcing the country’s culinary appeal; Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe said memorable meals can bring visitors back. Cultural Tourism: Organisers planned the first Gam-Bissau Festival in The Gambia to showcase music and dance from both countries and promote cultural exchange.
Winter Flights: TUI is adding a second weekly Birmingham–Banjul service for winter 2027, citing rising demand. The extra flights could support 10- or 11-night holidays and give Midlands travellers more options for a six-hour trip to The Gambia. Road Access: President Adama Barrow has opened a 14-kilometre road linking Basse with Demba Kunda, Numuyel and Manneh Kunda, improving year-round connections to markets and services in the Upper River Region. Culture & Food: The Gambia’s Gam-Bissau Festival aims to turn shared music and heritage into a tourism draw, while the country defended its West African jollof title at a Banjul food festival, reinforcing its culinary appeal.
Rural Access: President Barrow opened the 14-kilometre Demba Kunda–Basse road, improving year-round links to markets, schools and health services across Upper River Region. Road Network: A separate D1.9 billion project has added 102 kilometres of roads connecting 29 Lower River Region communities to the Trans-Gambia corridor. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferries have signed an agreement aimed at improving the visitor experience. Food Tourism: The Gambia defended its Heritage Jollof title at WAFFEST in Banjul, with Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe saying memorable food can bring visitors back. Winter Sun: A UK travel guide included The Gambia among affordable options for winter escapes, highlighting its appeal to visitors seeking sunshine. Cultural Tourism: Organisers planned the first Gam-Bissau Festival to showcase Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan music and dance and promote tourism between the neighbouring countries.
Winter Sun: A new travel roundup names The Gambia among affordable options for British holidaymakers seeking winter sunshine, alongside Cape Verde, India, Sri Lanka and Tobago. Road Access: President Adama Barrow opened 102 kilometres of roads linking 29 Lower River Region communities to the Trans-Gambia corridor, improving connections to markets and services and potentially easing travel around the region. Food Tourism: The Gambia defended its Heritage Jollof Rice title at WAFFEST in Banjul, beating regional rivals for a second year; Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe said memorable food can bring visitors back. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferry Services signed an agreement to improve visitor movement and service at ferry ports, including for cruise passengers with limited time ashore. Cultural Exchange: The country hosted the first Gam-Bissau Festival, bringing Gambian and Guinea-Bissau artists together to promote shared heritage and tourism.
Road Access: President Adama Barrow has opened the D1.9 billion Kabada roads project, completing 102 kilometres that connect 29 Lower River Region communities to the Trans-Gambia corridor. A separate 13.9-kilometre road in the Upper River Region is also now open, improving year-round links to local markets and services. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferry Services have agreed to improve visitor movement and services at ferry ports, important arrival points for tourists and cruise passengers. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia won the WAFFEST Heritage Jollof contest for a second consecutive year, while the festival brought regional chefs and delegates to Banjul, showcasing food as a draw for visitors.
Rural Access: President Adama Barrow inaugurated 13.9km of road in the Upper River Region, improving year-round links to markets and essential services. Work has also begun on the long-awaited 20.5km Choya–Dankunku road. Tourism Outlook: The 2027 budget forecasts rising visitor arrivals as a driver of growth, alongside investment in infrastructure and agriculture. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferries have partnered to improve tourist movement and services at ferry ports, including for cruise passengers with limited time ashore. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia defended its West Africa Food Festival jollof title in Banjul, beating regional rivals for a second straight year. Organisers say food helps draw visitors and showcase the country’s culture. Cultural Exchange: The maiden Gam-Bissau Festival brought Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan performers together to promote shared heritage and tourism.
Road Access: President Adama Barrow opened a 13.9-kilometre road in the Upper River Region, improving year-round links to markets, schools and health facilities. Tourism Outlook: The 2027 budget projects 5.6% economic growth and names rising tourist arrivals among its growth drivers. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferry Services have partnered to improve visitor movement and service at ferry ports, including for cruise passengers. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia defended its West Africa Food Festival jollof title for a second year, showcasing local cuisine to more than 300 delegates and over 30 international chefs. Cultural Exchange: The maiden Gam-Bissau Festival was scheduled for October 23, bringing Gambian and Guinea-Bissau artists together to promote culture and tourism.
Road Access: President Adama Barrow opened a 13.9km road in the Upper River Region, improving year-round links to schools, health facilities and markets. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia defended its Heritage Jollof title at WAFFEST, reinforcing the festival’s role in attracting food-focused visitors. Tourism Outlook: The 2027 budget names rising tourist arrivals among the drivers of economic growth. Cultural Exchange: The maiden Gam-Bissau Festival brought Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan performers together in a bid to promote cultural ties and tourism. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Ferry Services signed an agreement to improve visitor movement and service at ferry ports, including for cruise passengers.
Tourism Outlook: The 2027 budget projects 5.6% economic growth and names rising tourist arrivals among the drivers, alongside plans to boost agriculture, infrastructure and power supply. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia defended its Heritage Jollof title at WAFFEST 2026 in Banjul, beating regional rivals for a second straight year. The festival drew more than 300 delegates and 30 international chefs, showcasing food as a draw for visitors. Cultural Exchange: The maiden Gam-Bissau Festival brought Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan performers together in The Gambia on 23 October, with organisers aiming to promote tourism and local talent. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferry Services have agreed to improve services at ferry ports, helping visitors—including cruise passengers—move more easily and make the most of their time in the country.
Cultural Tourism: The maiden Gam-Bissau Festival is set for October 23 at St Charles Primary School, bringing Gambian and Guinea-Bissauan performers together to celebrate shared heritage and promote tourism. Visitor Experience: The Gambia Tourism Board and Gambia Ferry Services have agreed to improve visitor movement and service at ferry ports, including for cruise passengers with limited time to explore. Culinary Tourism: The Gambia’s WAFFEST welcomed participants from more than 30 countries, promoting regional food, culture and cooperation as the country builds its profile as a culinary destination.
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