…targets trade boost with Nigeria By Jimoh Babatunde Barely a week after the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) returned from a trade penetration and visa regime advocacy visit to Istanbul, supported by Türkiye Airlines, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Nigeria, Mr. Mehmet Poroy, announced that the stringent visa ecosystem of […]

… meets Governor Aiyedatiwa on tourism promotion By Jimoh Babatunde The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has promised to work with the government in promoting the country as a tourism destination. The association gave the indication as it prepares to host its Annual General Meeting in Ondo State in July. Speaking with members of […]

The Minister of Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, was in Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort , recently where the ministry entered into partnership with Ekiti State government on what it tagged; Renewed Hope Cultural, Creative and Tourism Project. During the visit, the minister also unveiled a far-reaching cultural diplomacy and tourism rebranding campaign ‘ […]

By Jimoh Babatunde Chef Ernst Lothar Frank, the German-born executive chef, at the Lagos Continental hotel, does not hide his love for Nigerian food as he admitted the influence of the country’s food culture on his presentation.He said ‘‘what we have in the hotel is more of traditional Nigerian food. I try to learn about […]

By Jimoh Babatunde …calls for fairness, equity Ahead of the UN Tourism election of a new secretary general, African Travel Commission (ATC) has endorsed the candidacy of Gloria Guevara, who is one of the frontline contenders for the post that has seen the incumbent, Zurab Polilikashvili, whose second tenure ends this year, also gunning for […]