Travel Group Called for Unified African Payment Systems
Club Concierge Africa requested increased collaboration to solve cross-border payment hurdles for regional operators.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Africa
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Club Concierge Africa has called for stronger coordination between regulators and tourism operators to streamline payment systems across the continent. The push follows industry challenges involving fragmented currencies and complex international jurisdictions.
Why it matters
Fragmented financial systems increase operational costs for tourism businesses, leading to failed transactions and delayed settlements. These inefficiencies threaten the viability of operators who often work with narrow profit margins.
Africa hosted 81 million international visitors in 2025, according to recent figures. The discussion took place during the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos.
The players
Club Concierge Africa
This travel group operates multiple brands including Club Concierge International, GoTravelCC, GoPartnerCC, and MytravelCC.
Moyo Ogunseinde
She serves as the CEO of Club Concierge Africa and participated in a panel regarding cross-border payment challenges.
The details
Club Concierge Africa argues that the industry needs unified infrastructure to allow for direct cross-border settlement within the continent. The group suggests that existing frameworks like PAPSS and AFcFTA could be leveraged to mitigate current financial friction.
Timeline
Africa saw 81 million international visitors throughout 2025.
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market took place in September 2026.
Travel Outlook
The proposed tourism payment infrastructure follows the broader pattern of integration set by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This initiative seeks to bridge the gaps in financial connectivity that currently hinder regional tourism growth across Africa.
Travelers may benefit from more stable booking processes and fewer transaction failures if regional payment systems become more unified. Currently, visitors should expect continued variability in cross-border payment requirements across different African nations.
The takeaway
Reliable digital payment infrastructure remains a critical bottleneck for expanding regional tourism operations. Industry leaders are increasingly pressing for legislative and technical alignment to ensure that travel businesses can remain profitable and resilient.
Further reading
For more context on regional travel trends, visit the Africa section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Businessday NG.
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