Ida Jeng Njie
GambiapoliticianFemale7.0Global 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 clarified the importance of the current period as the green season.
Minister Jobe welcomes over 700 Senegalese students for Colonie De VacancesGambia· 2026-08-11
GTBoard 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
