What is the Tourism and Travel Association?
The Tourism and Travel Association was originally formed as the Association of
Ground Tour Operators to ensure the safe passage of visitors in The Gambia.
The TTAG has since opened its doors to other sectors of the Tourist Industry such as
restaurants, bars, equipment hirers and shops.
Our aim is to work together to offer a better service and to improve standards and safety to the highest levels which are required for the modern day traveller. Working closely with the Gambian Tourist Authorities and other associations such as the Gambia Hotel Association, Association of Small Scale Enterprise in Tourism and Responsible Tourism Partnership, we are able to improve our services and quality of product.
Our objectives are:
• To promote co-operation, encourage high standards, discipline and professional
conduct, also to provide a central organisation of tourism enterprises in The Gambia.
• To co-operate with any organisation both national and international whose aims and
objectives are identical to those of The Association.
• To promote and develop the welfare and interest of The Association.
• To increase the volume of tourism to The Gambia and the sub-region.
• To improve services offered to tourists within the field of operation of the members in
particular and other fields in general.
• Communicate with people not connected with tourism to give them a better
understanding
of the industry.
• To encourage fund raising projects in the association with tourists to improve facilities
for the Gambian public and generally to engage in charitable projects self help projects
for the improvement of Gambians.
• Improve co-operation among the members bearing in mind that the members are
independent
bodies free to carry on their business as they deem fit according to the
Code of Conduct of The Association.
• To strongly lobby the relevant authorities to ensure that The Association is not affected
by individuals or companies operating similar activities in an unlawful manner without
proper permits or licences.
• To establish a good relation with the Department of State for Tourism and other
authorities.
Contact details and Reservations:
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Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
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Tel +220 4460280
The Gambia is a peaceful country with many smiling faces. The population is 90%
Muslim and 10% Christian and other religions. The different ethnic and religious
groups live alongside each other in harmony and celebrate each other’s holidays and
festivals and even inter-marry freely.
The Gambia is a developing country with a good track record of economic growth in
recent years. The main sources of revenue for Gambia is groundnuts (peanuts), and
fishing and agriculture still provide a living for most Gambians. For the past ten years
tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the economy, providing more than
30% of the GDP.
You as our guest are highly valued and it is our business to make
your stay a pleasurable one. We are always interested in your opinions to help us build and improve our service. We hope you will find this guide helpful and we most sincerely wish
you a very pleasant stay in the Gambia!
Country code +220
Useful Contacts
If you have any problems or complaints, you can contact one of the following:
• Gambia Tourist Authority Head Office, Kotu Tel: 4462491
• GTA Quality Control Office Senegambia Tel: 4463678
• Tourism Security Unit Head Office Senegambia Tel:4463676
• Tourism and Travel Association Head Office Tel: 4462601/2
www.ttag.gm—info@ttaggambia.com
Contact details and Reservations:
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280
We have compiled this weblog to create a better understanding of your holiday
destination, to give an insight into its rich history and culture and to let you know
what is acceptable in Gambian society and what is not.
Please spare a few minutes to read on – especially if this is your first visit. You will find important information along with some interesting stories based on facts and history, and some which stem from legend and personal beliefs … peoples opinions may differ.
Most importantly please remember although the official language in The Gambia
is English this does not mean everyone speaks it fluently. As you read on you will
learn there are several different tribes, each with their own language. Many children
have very little schooling and even less interaction with visitors please be patient
with the local people as they won’t all have a good understanding. Speak slowly if
someone is having difficulty understanding you. Many people
have a habit of saying “YES” when they don’t understand – this is a way of
avoiding embarrassment in their culture.
Contact details and Reservations:
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280
