{"id":95148,"date":"2026-03-18T11:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-sees-233113-tourist-arrivals-in-2025"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:07:33","slug":"gambia-sees-233113-tourist-arrivals-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-sees-233113-tourist-arrivals-in-2025","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Sees 233113 Tourist Arrivals in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span>The government reported that 233,113 tourists visited The Gambia in 2025, a modest increase from the previous year that officials say signals continued recovery and growth in the country\u2019s tourism sector.<\/p>\n<p>The figures were presented during a meeting of the National Economic Council held at the State House.<\/p>\n<p>According to the council\u2019s report, the total represented a 3 percent increase over arrivals recorded in 2024, providing what officials described as a boost to the domestic economy.\u201cArrivals in tourism recorded some two hundred and thirty-three thousand and one hundred and thirteen visitors in 2025,\u201d the report said, noting that the growth reflects a gradual improvement in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said it is pursuing policies and strategies aimed at restoring The Gambia\u2019s position as a leading tourism destination in West Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the government is working to diversify visitor markets beyond traditional sources while also encouraging domestic tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The report noted that improvements in infrastructure\u2014including road networks, electricity supply, and planned development in rural areas\u2014are expected to support further growth in the tourism industry. Authorities are also reviewing policies, strengthening institutional capacity, and seeking to modernize the sector and its related services.<\/p>\n<p>The quarterly meeting of the National Economic Council was established to improve economic governance, enable timely executive decisions, and address administrative bottlenecks affecting development programs, officials said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The government reported that 233,113 tourists visited The Gambia in 2025, a modest increase from the previous year that officials say signals continued recovery and growth in the country\u2019s tourism sector. The figures were presented during a meeting of the National Economic Council held at the State House. 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