As Nigerians prepare for the country’s golden jubilee celebration next year, tour companies and individuals are already planning ahead as All States Travel & Tours have come up with a programme tagged NEXT.

Lagos-based MICE company, TRADEBLAZERS recently brought together stakeholders in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors to brainstorm with online service business solution providers to articulate a common point of convergence for greater service delivery backed by technology.

Peacock Travels, one of Nigeria’s leading travel and tourism companies has been named Agency of the Year by African Culture and Tourism Awards [ACTA] for its contributions to the development of the nation’s tourism industry.

The Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, Dr Joaquim Rafael Branco has requested for the expertise of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation in the development of its nascent tourism industry.

Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s leading domestic carrier is offering a promotional fare of 6,000 Naira for flights on all domestic routes to celebrate the season.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has said that the Tourism industry in Nigeria fared better in the last three years. He disclosed this recently in Abuja while delivering an award lecture at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre on Tourism As A Vehicle for Sustaninable Economic Development, to mark the first anniversary of Press Gallery National Newspaper.