{"id":95478,"date":"2026-04-01T10:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gtboard-hosts-belgian-journalists-for-gambia-promotion"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:09:04","slug":"gtboard-hosts-belgian-journalists-for-gambia-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gtboard-hosts-belgian-journalists-for-gambia-promotion","title":{"rendered":"Gtboard Hosts Belgian Journalists for Gambia Promotion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>In a strategic effort to promote The Gambia, the Smiling Coast of Africa, to the international market, Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders, is hosting a team of Belgian journalists on an educational tour of the country.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The visiting media team, which arrived over the weekend, represents publications with a combined print circulation of over 1.4 million copies, alongside an estimated 2 million readers across both online and offline platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The educational tour, coordinated by GTBoard and its partners, aims to showcase The Gambia\u2019s diverse tourism offerings. The initiative is expected to result in extensive media coverage, as journalists will publish stories about their experiences in The Gambia in various newspapers and media outlets across Belgium and the wider Benelux region.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Mamou Suwaneh, Senior Marketing Communications Officer at GTBoard, the tour introduced participants to several key attractions within the Tourism Development Area (TDA) and beyond. These included the Kotu Bridge bird-watching site, Bijilo Monkey Park, a city tour of Banjul, the Katchikally Sacred Crocodile Pool, the Kartong Reptile Farm, and a River Gambia excursion, where participants cruised from the city of Banjul to Kunta Kinteh Island.<\/p>\n<p>The itinerary also featured activities tailored to the interests of the Belgian visitors, including bike tours that reflected the country\u2019s strong cycling culture, as well as home-cooking experiences at Yabouy Home Cooking Village and other cultural engagements.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the initiative, Ida Jeng Njie, Director General of GTBoard, emphasised the importance of people-to-people marketing in promoting The Gambia\u2019s unique tourism appeal.<\/p>\n<p>She highlighted the need to showcase the country\u2019s key selling points through authentic cultural experiences while maintaining a positive international image.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important for us to continue promoting the destination positively so that The Gambia truly lives up to its name as the Smiling Coast of Africa. Our infectious culture and warm smiles continue to attract tourists from across the world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the tour ran smoothly, the Gambia Tours provided transportation services for the visiting journalists. At the same time, the Gambia Hotel Association (GHA) supported the initiative by offering accommodation throughout their stay.<\/p>\n<p>The educational tour forms part of GTBoard\u2019s broader marketing strategy aimed at strengthening international awareness and increasing tourist arrivals to The Gambia.<\/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. In a strategic effort to promote The Gambia, the Smiling Coast of Africa, to the international market, Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders, is hosting a team of Belgian journalists on an educational tour of the country. 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