June 08
Gambia: Tourism Board Vows Tough Action Against Encroachers, Illegal Developers
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses constructing illegal and unapproved structures within the Tourism Development Area… Read more »
May 26
Gambia: Tobaski Travels Burdened By Historic Rising Transport Fares
As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travelers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country.… Read more »
May 11
Gambia: Birdwatchers' Association's Training Ends On High Note
The Birdwatchers' Association (BWA) of The Gambia recently hosted a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the export capabilities of Small and Medium-sized… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Embassy Warns Visa Overstay Risks Tighter Rules
The Gambian Embassy in Washington has issued an urgent warning to citizens in the United States, after visa overstay rates hit 38% for Gambian students and 13% for B1/B2 visitors. Read more »
May 06
Gambia: Gtboard Tours CRR, URR to Boost Tourism Development
The governing body of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), led by Chairman Momodou Bamba Saho, on Monday continued its nationwide familiarization tour with visits to the Central… Read more »
April 28
Gambia: Trade Ministry, ITC to Empower585 Entrepreneurs in Gambia's Tourism and Creative Industries
In an effort to boost Gambia's tourism and creative sectors, 585 entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the 'Andandorr' Programme rolled out by the International Trade… Read more »
April 22
Gambia: Gambia UK Tourism Office Closes, High Commission Bids Farewell to Adama Njie
The Gambia High Commission in London, on Friday, 17 April 2026, officially bid farewell to Adama Njie and other staff following the closure of the Gambia Tourism Board office in… Read more »
April 16
Gambia: Cruise Ship Oceania Sirena Docks As Gambia Eyes Growth in Cruise Tourism
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in partnership with West African Tours, on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of the cruise ship Oceania Sirena to the country's shores, marking… Read more »
March 24
Gambia: Seven Seas Voyager Arrives With Hundreds of Tourists
Cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager on Saturday docked at the Banjul seaport with 597 passengers, marking another milestone in the growing cruise tourism sector in the ongoing 2025/2026… Read more »
March 17
Gambia: Fish the Gambia Beach Championship Returns to Boost Tourism, Local Economy
The Gambia's popular beach sporting event, The Gambia Beach Championship, is set to return to the country's tourism calendar from 14th to 18th April 2026, bringing renewed… Read more »
January 08
Gambia: Tribute to Mr. Abubacarr Camara
As you conclude your tenure as Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, it is fitting to acknowledge your exemplary leadership and the cordial working relationship you… Read more »
December 31, 2025
Gambia: High Visa Overstay Rates Causes U.S. Travel Restrictions for Gambia - Foreign Affairs Minister
Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, has said the US cites The Gambia's high visa overstay rates (12.7% for B-1/B-2 and 38.79% for F, M, and J… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Gambia: Parliamentary Committee Unearths Systemic Gaps in TDA Land Records
GT Board Director General Aboubacarr S. Camara told the Special Select Committee that for years, land allocation within the Tourism Development Area (TDA) has been governed largely… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Gambia: Gambia Experience Maiden Flight Lands With 189 Tourists
The maiden flight of the 2025/26 tourism season on Saturday landed at the Banjul International Airport with 189 passengers on board. Read more »
September 29, 2025
Gambia: Gambians Traveling to U.S. With B1/B2 Visa Must Deposit Up to $15k
Starting October 11, 2025, any citizen or national traveling on a Gambian passport who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition… Read more »
August 28, 2025
Gambia: Senegal to Generate 60b CFA From E-Visa Fees
The country's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko confirmed that visitors from outside the African continent would now be required to pay their visa application fees online in advance. Read more »
August 25, 2025
West Africa: Gambia, South Africa Seal Path to Visa-Free Travel
In a bid to boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges, The Gambia and South Africa are moving closer to visa-free travel. Read more »
