The 8th African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2026 is underway in Limpopo, South Africa, bringing together stakeholders from over 30 countries to address persistent barriers to the continent’s tourism and creative industries. Participants identified high airfares, limited air connectivity, and restrictive visa policies as primary obstacles to economic integration. Experts, including representatives from the AfCFTA Secretariat, urged African nations to prioritize the implementation of existing travel and trade agreements over new policy commitments to foster regional investment and growth.