Equatorial Guinea has received the Best Natural Tourism Destination Award at an international gala held on November 9 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, recognizing the country’s natural tourism potential and its opportunities for developing a competitive tourism industry.
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The award was presented by Balut Bagci, President of the World Tourism Forum Institute, to Miguel Oyono Ndong Mifumu, Equatorial Guinea’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belgium, during a ceremony attended by members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organizations and hundreds of tourism agencies from different continents. Several other destinations and industry participants also received awards in different categories.
Following the presentation, Ambassador Oyono Ndong Mifumu expressed his appreciation to the organizers for their work in promoting tourism internationally. He also used the occasion to highlight Equatorial Guinea’s diverse natural resources and the opportunities the country offers for the development of tourism as an economic activity.
The international gathering, scheduled for November 9 and 10 in Brussels, brought together institutional representatives and tourism professionals to encourage investment in the sector and examine its contribution to sustainable development.
Equatorial Guinea possesses a range of natural attractions that could support the expansion of its tourism industry, including tropical forests, biodiversity, volcanic landscapes, coastal environments and island destinations. Greater international visibility could help connect these assets with tourism operators, investors and potential partners seeking new opportunities across Africa.
The recognition comes as African countries continue to explore tourism as a source of economic diversification, employment creation and international investment. For Equatorial Guinea, the award offers an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the global tourism conversation and promote its natural heritage to a wider international audience.
Beyond the symbolic value of the distinction, translating this recognition into tangible economic benefits will depend on continued investment in tourism infrastructure, accessibility, professional training, destination promotion and sustainable management of natural resources.
The award therefore places Equatorial Guinea among the destinations receiving international attention for their natural tourism potential, while opening further opportunities to build partnerships and advance the country’s ambitions in the global tourism market.