West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) is a travel and tourism association, dedicated to the development and promotion of tourism in west and central Africa

The region is blessed with great weather, warm and friendly cultures, amazing wildlife, scenery, stunning beaches and outstanding historic sites.

• To present to the world, West Africa’s Tourism attractions and potentials with a view to encouraging international and regional business investments into the sector, to generate an increase in the inbound traffic into the African region; projecting her naturally endowed beauty, culture, and history as a top Tourist destination.
• To offer travelers information,
• Offer the trade members marketing, PR and networking opportunities

West Africa Tourism Organisation is a non-profit organisation, managed by a committee of tourism experts and professionals that have passionately served the region for several years.