WTD 2024: Private sector commended for sustaining Nigeria tourism, advancing peace initiatives
As the world celebrates the World Tourism Day today , the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria [FTAN] has reaffirmed that the survival of the country's travel and tourism sector is a testament to the resilience of the private sector players, who have surmounted difficult challenges, including inclement operating, in continuing to drive the industry till date and contribute its quota to the sustenance and development of the Nigerian economy.
Stakeholders applaud Nigeria’s best performing travel agencies
Over the past ten years, the travel and tours industry has thrived greatly and contributed significantly towards the economical growth of Nigeria. Going by this fact, within this time frame, the travel industry has witnessed immense rise and growth of travel agencies in the country. However, amidst the multitude of travel agencies, only a few […]
Tourism: Nigeria, 52 others partner on Dubai tourism road show
Nigeria, Ghana and 52 other partners are collaborating with United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its multi-city tourism walk show, tagged ‘Dubai Tourism’, across major cities in West Africa. Mr Salim Dahman, Head of Campaigns/Africa at the Dubai Tourism, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in […]
Runsewe commends NANTA for being gender sensitive
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has commended the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) for considering its female members for leadership of the association. The Director-General (DG), Mr Olusegun Runsewe, gave the commendation in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos by his media aide, Mr Frank Meke, on Saturday. […]
Why Ghana is preferred to Nigeria in travel experience — Alexander Oladele
By Ayo Onikoyi US-based Nigerian packaged tours expert and founder of JetBlack Travel Group, Alexander Oladele, who has curated trips to many countries of the world has given an insight on why Nigeria is not a favourite tourist destination for tourists and travellers. Oladele has curated trips to countries like Ghana and South Africa but […]
Revealed: what’s fuelling the rapid hotel growth in West Africa
Across Africa, hotel development remains important in most advanced economies Today, Africa is seen as one of the most promising regions for hotel developers. Aside from small chains and independents, four global hotel groups dominate signings and openings on the continent. Over the last four rolling quarters, as of September 2019, Accor, Hilton, Marriott International […]
