Ida Jeng Njie
GambiapoliticianFemale7.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Ida Jeng Njie is the Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing the country’s tourism sector. Recently, she was in the news for her participation in the inspection of The Gambia’s first sustainable 5-star hotel, Sama Hotel, emphasizing its potential to enhance the nation's tourism inventory and attract high-spending tourists, thereby benefiting the economy.
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GTBoard Director General Ida Jeng Njie said The Gambia's tourism industry should no longer be seen as concentrated along the coast.
CRR stakeholders challenged to turn tourism assets into economic opportunitiesGambia· 2026-09-24
GTBoard Director General Ida Jeng Njie underscored the importance of the Nigerian market to The Gambia.
Beach Harcourt Club eyes investment opportunities in Destination GambiaGambia· 2026-09-23
Ida Jeng-Njie said tourism benefits should not be measured solely by arrivals.
GTBoard takes tourism forum to NBR to spur community benefitsGambia· 2026-09-23
Ida Jeng Njie, Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), also extended an invitation to Nigerians to visit and experience Destination Gambia.
Gambia seeks presence of more Nigerian touristsGambia· 2026-09-16
The Gambian delegation was accompanied by Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, Mrs Ida Jeng Njie.
THE GAMBIA TOURISM DELEGATION HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL DESTINATION STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND MEET-AND-GREET IN LAGOS NIGERIAGambia· 2026-09-14GTBoard Director General Ida Jeng Njie clarified the importance of the current period as the green season.
Minister Jobe welcomes over 700 Senegalese students for Colonie De VacancesGambia· 2026-08-11GTBoard Director General Ida Jeng Njie clarified the importance of the current tourism season.
The doyen of Gambian journalism and a pillar of press freedom, Pap Saine:Gambia· 2026-08-10
Director General Ida Jeng Njie described the Tourism Development Area as the backbone of the country’s tourism industry.
Minister Jobe warns against illegal land deals in tourism zoneGambia· 2026-07-16
Ida Jeng-Njie thanked stakeholders for their continued commitment and called for open and frank discussions.
GTB urges Tourism stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, embrace innovationGambia· 2026-07-13
Ida Jeng Njie described the signing as a significant milestone and the first formal agreement between the GTBoard and the Department of Geology.
GTBoard, Geology sign framework agreement to safeguard TDA resourcesGambia· 2026-06-26
Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, Ida Jeng Njie, expressed appreciation to the investors and the Minister for initiating the visit.
Minister Jobe inspects construction of Gambia’s 1st sustainable 5-star Sama HotelGambia· 2026-01-14
