Marriott International’s travel programme and Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a Star Alliance member, today announced a partnership that gives travellers more opportunities to earn and redeem points and miles across both hotel stays and flights. Starting today, eligible members of Marriott Bonvoy and ShebaMiles, Ethiopian Airlines’ loyalty programme, can convert ShebaMiles into Marriott […]
Philanthropist Deepens Education Support, Targets Research Growth with LAUTECH Psychology Lab Donation
Renowned philanthropist and community leader, Alhaji Monsur Ayoade Ejide, has intensified his investment in Nigeria’s education sector with the donation of multi-million naira equipment to the Psychology Department of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The latest intervention underscores Ejide’s growing footprint in educational development, with a clear focus on strengthening research capacity, practical […]
National Sports Tourism Conference shifted to May 12th
The National Organizing Committee of the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026, has announced the postponement and rescheduling of the NASTOCE 2026 now to hold on Tuesday 12th May, 2026, starting by 9:00am, with the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, venue of the event remaining unchanged. Also affected in the changes is the Award […]
50th anniversary: NANTA delegation visits to Ooni of Ife
A high-powered delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) paid a courtesy visit to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, at the Palace in Ile-Ife. The delegation, led by Dr. Dagunduro Olatokunbo, 2nd National Deputy President, and Prince Ajibade Abiodun Olaleye, Vice President-elect of the […]
ACCCAT congratulates Africans, Caribbean on UN resolution on Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT) has congratulations to Africans and Caribbeans on the recent United Nations General Assembly’s resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparatory justice for enslaved Africans and their descendants. In a press release by ACCCAT signed by the association’s […]
Travel, Tourism losing $600m daily to Iran conflict
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has forecast that the world is losing $600 million daily to the Iran conflict. The WTTC estimates that the escalating conflict is affecting the sector across the Middle East in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand. The Middle East […]
World Cup fans to deposit $15,000 for US tourist visa
Fans and players from several countries participating in the World Cup must deposit up to $15,000 in bond payments to receive a tourist visa to enter the USA, while FIFA is ‘still’ pressing Trump administration for exemptions for players. Unlike travel bans, there is no written exemption for World Cup participants, which is why impacted […]
TRAVCONEXPO 2026 set for Lagos September 3 to 4
The second edition of Nigeria Travelpreneur Conference and Expo (TRAVCONEXPO), which debuted last year, is set to hold from September 3 to 4, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a statement from Dr. Oludayo Gideon, Group Managing Director/CEO of Aeroport Group, the parent company of the organizing body, […]
From Lagos to Rwanda: Radisson Blu Kigali tailored for Nigerian travellers
For many Nigerian travellers, the definition of luxury travel is evolving. While glbal cities such as London and Dubai remain familiar destinations, a growing number of African high-net-worth travellers are increasingly looking closer to home for experiences that combine luxury, culture, and convenience. One destination quickly rising on that list is Kigali, Rwanda a city […]
We’ve laid foundation; let’s consolidate, says NANTA 1st Deputy President
The First National Deputy President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Pastor Chinyere Umeasiegbu (Pastor Chi) has called on NANTA members to re-elect her to the position of First National Deputy President so that the association can consolidate on the achievements and strides made over the last two years, and also push […]