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West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) is an non-governmental
membership driven organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of tourism in West and Central Africa Our mission is to present West/Central Africaโ€™s Tourism attractions and potentials to the world, with a view to encouraging international business investments into the tourism sector.

- Generate an increase in the in-bound

traffic into the African region.
- Project her naturally endowed beauty, culture and history as top Tourist destination.

Today, we celebrate the importance of protecting the environment that sustains our communities, cultures, and tourism in...
05/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the importance of protecting the environment that sustains our communities, cultures, and tourism industry. ๐ŸŒ

WATO, through WAEN, remains committed to promoting environmentally conscious tourism practices that help preserve West Africa for future generations.

Responsible tourism encourages travel that protects nature, preserves culture, and supports communities. Through the Wes...
04/06/2026

Responsible tourism encourages travel that protects nature, preserves culture, and supports communities.

Through the West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN), a project under WATO, we continue to advocate for tourism practices that promote environmental sustainability across West Africa.

Every journey leaves an impact. โœˆ๏ธResponsible travel helps protect the environments and cultures that make West Africa u...
04/06/2026

Every journey leaves an impact. โœˆ๏ธ

Responsible travel helps protect the environments and cultures that make West Africa unique.

Together, we must continue to promote environmentally conscious tourism across the region.

๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—”๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐— ๐— ๐—œ๐—ง ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ AGRITOURISM BEYOND BORDERSJoin global leaders, tourism professionals, agricultural stakeho...
03/06/2026

๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—”๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐— ๐— ๐—œ๐—ง ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

AGRITOURISM BEYOND BORDERS

Join global leaders, tourism professionals, agricultural stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators as they explore the future of agritourism.

We are excited to announce that Ms. Ola Wright, CEO of WATO, will be speaking at the World Agritourism Festival 2026, organised byxtralargefarmsandresorts

As a leading voice in tourism development and destination promotion, Ms Wright will join industry experts and stakeholders to explore how agritourism can drive sustainable growth, rural development, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment.

๐Ÿ“…Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

๐Ÿ•‘Time
Nigeria | UK | Ghana โ€“ 2:00 PM GMT
Canada | Caribbean | USA โ€“ 9:00 AM EST

๐Ÿ”— Join the Summit:
[https://zoom.us/j/8739942064?pwd=CpnQNePlmvRxvcYbDkwLb4vRb2VeuY.1]

Meeting ID: 873 994 2064
Passcode: AHf1H7

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of agritourism worldwide.

Sustainable tourism is about people, culture, and the environment working together. Supporting communities and preservin...
02/06/2026

Sustainable tourism is about people, culture, and the environment working together.

Supporting communities and preserving heritage are essential to building a stronger tourism future for West Africa.

WATO remain committed to responsible tourism practices across the region.

01/06/2026

West Africaโ€™s environment is one of its greatest tourism treasures.

From forests and coastlines to wildlife and heritage landscapes, protecting nature means protecting the future of tourism.

29/05/2026

Bijagรณs Sacred Mask Carving - Guinea-Bissau

The Bidyogo people of the Bijagรณs Islands in Guinea-Bissau are celebrated for their vibrant costumes and masquerades featuring large, heavy headdresses representing animals like bulls, sharks, and crocodiles. They create hollow cylinders, known as iran, covered with red cloth to house guardian spirits, often adorned with human and animal figures.

The Bijagรณs employ an age-grade system, where mask choices reflect the initiates' social and spiritual status:

- Children (Ganhurbas): Wears lighter masks like small fish or calves, reflecting their ascent of spiritual journey.
- Adolescent Initiates (Cabaros): Use Vaca Bruto (wild bull) masks to embody the raw, untamed power of youth.
- Advanced Initiates: Sport large marine-themed masks such as sharks, symbolising formidable natural forces, with their dances being unpredictable and aggressive.

Happy Childrenโ€™s Day from WATO! Today, we celebrate the joy, creativity, dreams, and limitless potential of every child ...
27/05/2026

Happy Childrenโ€™s Day from WATO!

Today, we celebrate the joy, creativity, dreams, and limitless potential of every child across West Africa and beyond. Children are the future custodians of our culture, heritage, tourism, and environment.

At WATO, we believe in building a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable Africa where every child has the opportunity to grow, explore, and thrive.

Letโ€™s continue to inspire young minds, protect their future, and preserve the rich cultural legacy they will inherit.

Happy Childrenโ€™s Day!

Batammariba Clay Architecture Craft - Togo Tata Tamberma refers to the fortified dwellings constructed by the Takyenta ...
27/05/2026

Batammariba Clay Architecture Craft - Togo

Tata Tamberma refers to the fortified dwellings constructed by the Takyenta people. The Batammariba are renowned throughout West Africa as skilled builders and architects. Their fortified houses are reminiscent of miniature medieval castles. The thick walls are built with wooden frameworks, earth or clay blended with pebbles as binding agents, and straw as a further component. The roofs are likewise crafted from braided straw.

The Tata Tambermas are exceptionally robust, a trait that sets them
apart. Their impressive size is also notable, with a diameter of about
10โ€“11 metres and a height reaching up to 4 metres. These castle-like
homes are windowless, featuring only a few narrow slits for observing
approaching enemies and for firing poisoned arrows, their traditional
weapon. The Tata Tambermas must be renovated every ten years.

Every Africa Day celebrates the rich culture, creativity, unity, and strength of the African continent. At WATO, we rema...
25/05/2026

Every Africa Day celebrates the rich culture, creativity, unity, and strength of the African continent.
At WATO, we remain committed to promoting and positioning Africa, especially West African countries, as leading destinations for culture, tourism, and heritage.

Happy Africa Day!

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