AGP Executive Report

Airline Connections: Brussels Airlines’ AfriConnections exhibition has reached its final stop in Brussels after touring Yaoundé and other African cities. The free exhibition runs at Tour & Taxis through October 30. Travel Retail: Lagardère Travel Retail reported continued growth in Africa, supported in part by new store openings in Cameroon and Rwanda. Visa Access: Cameroonians are among 20 African nationalities eligible to apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit, intended for tourism and short stays. Regional Tourism: West African visitors, including travellers from Cameroon, spent an average Sh10,410 per day on accommodation in Kenya, outspending visitors from Europe and the US, according to a Kenyan survey. Conservation: WWF’s Congo Basin director warned that mining threatens protected areas, underscoring the pressure on landscapes central to nature tourism.

Travel Access: Cameroon is among 20 African countries whose citizens can now apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism and short stays. Airport Retail: Lagardère Travel Retail reported continued growth in Africa, driven partly by new store openings in Cameroon and Rwanda; group revenue reached €4.734 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Regional Connections: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui route to boost regional trade, adding a connection from Cameroon’s economic hub. Road Links: Cameroon has tendered reconstruction of 167 kilometres of the Douala–Yaoundé trade route, a key corridor between the country’s largest city and capital. Outbound Travel: Nigerian passport holders can visit Cameroon without a visa; Nigeria’s passport now provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 45 destinations.

Visa Access: Cameroon is among 20 African countries whose citizens can apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism and short stays. Travel Retail: Lagardère reported continued growth in Africa, supported by new store openings in Cameroon and Rwanda, as its global revenue rose 3.3% in the first nine months of 2026. Regional Tourism: West African visitors, including travellers from Cameroon, spent an average KSh10,410 a day on accommodation in Kenya, more than visitors from Europe and the US. Connectivity: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui route, while Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 kilometres of the key Douala–Yaoundé trade corridor.

Cameroon Visitors Abroad: Cameroonians were among West Africans spending the most on accommodation in Kenya, averaging Sh10,410 a day across the region, according to a new survey. Road Travel: Cameroon has launched a tender to rebuild 167 km of the key Douala–Yaoundé trade route, a project with potential to improve journeys between the country’s main economic hub and capital. Regional Connections: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui route, adding a direct link for regional travellers. Hospitality: The prime minister has laid the foundation stone for a major hotel project in Douala. Tourism Promotion: Diplomats have praised Cameroon’s tourism potential as National Tourism Week gets underway.

Cameroonian Travel Spend: Visitors from West Africa, including Cameroon, spent an average Sh10,410 a day on accommodation in Kenya, more than visitors from Europe and the United States, according to Kenya’s tourism survey. Tourism Promotion: Diplomats praised Cameroon’s tourism offer as the country marked National Tourism Week. Road Travel: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 kilometres of the Douala–Yaoundé trade route, a key corridor for travellers as well as commerce. Hotels and Air Links: The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a major hotel project in Douala, while Chad’s Royal Airways launched a Douala–Bangui route, adding a regional air connection.

Road Access: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 km of the key Douala–Yaoundé trade route, a project that could improve travel between the country’s two largest cities. Regional Flights: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui route, adding a new air link from Cameroon’s main economic hub. Enugu Air is also planning service between Enugu and Douala, with a direct London route expected later this year. Hotel Investment: The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for a multibillion-franc hotel project in Douala, a boost to the city’s accommodation capacity. Tourism Promotion: Diplomats have praised Cameroon’s tourism potential as National Tourism Week begins, putting the country’s attractions in the spotlight.

Tourism Push: Diplomats praised Cameroon as National Tourism Week opened, putting the country’s attractions in the spotlight. Douala Investment: The prime minister laid the foundation stone for a major hotel project, adding to the city’s planned visitor accommodation. Regional Connections: Chad’s Royal Airways launched a Douala–Bangui route, while Cameroon also opened a tender to rebuild 167 kilometres of the Douala–Yaoundé trade corridor. Travel Access: Cameroon ranked 52nd among Commonwealth passports, a reminder that international travel options for its citizens remain limited.

Road Upgrade: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 km of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key link on the Douala–Central African Republic corridor. Work is expected to take 30 months, with about 45 km widened to four lanes. Regional Flights: Chadian carrier Royal Airways launched its Douala–Bangui service on October 7, adding another air link between Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Douala Hotels: The prime minister has laid the foundation stone for a multibillion-franc hotel project, a planned boost to accommodation capacity in the economic capital. Tourism Promotion: Diplomats praised Cameroon as National Tourism Week got underway, putting the country’s visitor appeal in the spotlight.

Roads: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 km of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key corridor linking Douala with the capital and regional trade routes. Air Links: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched Douala–Bangui flights, adding a connection to its existing Douala–N’Djamena service. Tourism: During Cameroon’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats visited Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre to spotlight wildlife and local products. In Douala, work is advancing on the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel, part of plans to grow tourism investment. Visitor Access: Cameroonian students face UK visa restrictions under a policy affecting applicants from Cameroon, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Sudan.

Road Upgrade: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 km of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key stretch linking Yaoundé with Douala and routes toward the Central African Republic. Work is expected to take 30 months. Regional Flights: Chad’s Royal Airways launched a Douala–Bangui service on October 7, adding another link between Cameroon and Central Africa and expanding options for travellers through Douala. Tourism Investment: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute laid the foundation stone for the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel project in Douala, calling tourism a driver of jobs and growth as Cameroon targets 3.3 million visitors a year. Attractions: During the country’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats visited Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre, praising the park’s wildlife and conservation work.

Road Improvements: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 kilometres of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key link on the Douala–Yaoundé–Central African Republic corridor. Work is planned across three sections, with construction expected to take 30 months. Regional Flights: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui service, adding to its three weekly Douala–N’Djamena flights and expanding options for travel across Central Africa. Tourism Investment: The prime minister has laid the foundation stone for a major hotel project in Douala, part of the government’s push to attract 3.3 million tourists a year. Attractions: During Cameroon’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats visited Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre to spotlight wildlife conservation and local products.

Tourism Investment: Cameroon has broken ground on the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel in Douala, with the government pitching tourism as a source of jobs and economic growth and targeting 3.3 million visitors a year. Road Access: A new tender covers reconstruction of 167 km between Yaoundé and Edéa, part of a major corridor linking Douala with the Central African Republic. Work is expected to take 30 months. Regional Flights: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched Douala–Bangui service, adding to its Douala–N’Djamena flights and widening travel options across Central Africa. Attractions: During Cameroon’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats visited Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre, praising the park’s wildlife conservation work.

Air Links: Chad’s Royal Airways has launched a Douala–Bangui service, expanding regional connections and trade options; Enugu Air is also planning a direct Enugu–Douala route. Roads: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 kilometres of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key link between Douala and the Central African Republic. Work is expected to take 30 months. Tourism Investment: The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel in Douala, part of the government’s push to attract 3.3 million tourists a year. Attractions: During Cameroon’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats toured Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre, highlighting wildlife and local products. Travel Access: Cameroon is among 46 African countries whose citizens can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.

Road Upgrade: Cameroon has opened a tender to rebuild 167 km of the Yaoundé–Edéa road, a key link in the Douala–Yaoundé trade corridor. About 45 km will be widened to four lanes, with construction expected to take 30 months. Regional Flights: Chad’s Royal Airways launched a Douala–Bangui service on October 7, adding to its three weekly Douala–N’Djamena flights and broadening Central African travel options. Tourism Investment: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute laid the foundation stone for the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel in Douala, describing tourism as a driver of jobs and economic growth. Nature Tourism: During Cameroon’s first National Tourism Week, diplomats visited Mefou Park and the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre, spotlighting wildlife conservation and local products. Travel Access: Cameroon is among 46 African countries whose citizens can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, subject to passport-validity and onward-ticket requirements.

Road Travel: A fresh call for accountability warns that potholes, damaged surfaces and rainy-season hazards are making journeys across Cameroon unsafe, with questions raised about road quality and maintenance. Douala Hotel Investment: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute laid the foundation stone for the multibillion Kempinski Shekinah Palace project, presented as a boost to tourism, jobs and private-sector investment. Cameroon aims to attract at least 3.3 million tourists a year. Tourism Week: Diplomats visiting Mefou Park praised its wildlife and conservation work; the delegation also toured the Mbalmayo International Conference Centre and Made in Cameroon displays. Outbound Travel: Cameroonian passport holders are among 46 African nationalities eligible for up to 30 days visa-free in the Philippines. Travellers need a passport valid for at least six months and a return or onward ticket.

Tourism Investment: Cameroon’s prime minister has laid the foundation stone for the multibillion-franc Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel in Douala, calling tourism investment a source of jobs and growth as the country targets 3.3 million visitors a year. Tourism Week: Diplomats visiting Mefou Park, home to about 300 animals across 820 hectares, praised its wildlife conservation work and Cameroon-made products on display in Mbalmayo. Road Travel: A new call for accountability over deteriorating roads raises concerns for travelers facing potholes, damaged surfaces and rainy-season hazards. Regional Adventure: British explorer Ash Dykes passed through Cameroon before visa and equipment setbacks delayed his 700km Sangha River expedition in the Congo Basin. Outbound Travel: Cameroon is among 46 African countries whose citizens can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days; travelers need a passport valid for six months and a return or onward ticket.