Dr. Abisoye Fagade assumed duty as the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) at the head office of the Institute in Abuja today. There was a brief handover ceremony by the management team of NIHOTOUR led by Dr. Philip Maga, the Director of Special Duties of the Institute. At the […]

President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria ( FTAN) and a member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the federation, Dr. Gani Tarzan Balogun on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Conservator General of the Federation, Dr Ibrahim Goni in Abuja. The duo, who were long time friend of the Federal Government’s Premier Conservation Regulatory […]

The Managing Director of Jethro Tours and founder of Awori Tourism Prince Femi Fadina has been elected as the new President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN). He was elected in the just concluded AGM of the association held today in Abuja. Some of the new executives of the association also elected […]

All is set for the 6th edition of the CMD Food Tour taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Central Park, Abuja. The event is a culinary tourism event that offers participants the opportunity to sample cuisines of countries within and outside Africa in one place. It is also a business networking opportunity for […]

The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has inducted former Nigeria’s military leader, General Yakubu Gowon into the association’s Hall of Fame. The induction too place during ATPN’s annual general meeting currently on in Abuja today. Africa Travel Herald will bring more news on the ATPN AGM as it unfolds.

All is set for the 6th edition of the CMD Food Tour taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Central Park, Abuja.  The event is a culinary tourism event that offers participants the opportunity to sample cuisines of countries within and outside Africa in one place. It is also a business networking opportunity for […]

Tourism has long been recognized as a vital driver of economic growth, boosting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of nations and states where it flourishes. The ripple effects of a thriving tourism industry extend to job creation, cultural preservation, and infrastructure development. In Nigeria, states like Kogi, endowed with natural landmarks such as the confluence […]

Abisoye Fagade was announced t as the new Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR. He replaces Alhaji Nura Kangiwa whose tenure ended in August. Before this appointment, Fagade has had a successful career in the private sector where he carved a niche in integrated marketing communications for more than two […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Ahmed Raza to District Director for Nigeria. Based in Lagos, Ahmed now has added to his current portfolio, Park Inn by Radisson Abeokuta, Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja, Radisson Hotel Ikeja and Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments Victoria Island, Lagos. Effective mid November 2024, Ahmed will oversee […]

Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) is set for its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The theme for this year’s AGM is ‘Tourism is Life’. Expectedly in an elective year, the electioneering campaign for one position or the other has dominated discussions in the tourism space in […]