The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, says it will deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, to improve safety and reduce boat accidents across the country’s inland waterways. The Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Malam Umar Yusuf Girei, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex […]
Ghana’s deputy tourism minister calls for closer ties between Nigeria, Ghana as NANTA concludes retreat
The Ghanaian Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Mr. Yusif Jajah has called for greater collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria in the area of tourism. He said this while giving a keynote speech at a dinner organized at Safari Valley Resort, Adukrom, for the National Executive Council of the National Association of Nigeria […]
House of Reps member, Akpanke, dragged to ICPC by travel agency over alleged N19m debt
Travel agency petitions House of Representatives member, Akpanke, over alleged debt of N19mTravel agency petitions over alleged debt of N19mHonourable Peter Akpanke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Peter Akpanke, has been dragged to Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged […]
Having excos’ retreat helps sharpen our plans for NANTA, says 1st Deputy President
The National 1st Deputy President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Alhaji Mohammed Mustapha, has expressed satisfaction with the one week executive retreat embarked upon by the National Executive Council of the association to Safari World, Ghana, saying it has not only helped in giving the association the opportunity to build regional […]
WTTC launches search for 7 Contemporary Wonders of World
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel and tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future […]
NANTA national excos land in Ghana’s Safari World for retreat, fam trip
The National Executive Council of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is currently in Ghana on a seven-day retreat and familiarisation (Fam) trip to Safari World. Receiving the NANTA delegation Safari World Homes, Accra, the Chairman of the Safari World chain Mr. Ernest Gyekye, expressed expressed his happiness with the visit. He promised […]
Stakeholders call for hybrid governance framework for Nigeria’s tourism, hospitality industry at NIHOTOUR’s forum
Leading academics, industry practitioners, professional bodies, regulators and tourism stakeholders have advocated the adoption of a hybrid professional governance framework that combines statutory regulation with professional recognition as the most sustainable pathway for strengthening Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality workforce. In its welcome address, the Director-General of the National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare […]
Ghana’s Safari World hosts NANTA exco retreat, as association targets African growth, cultural exchange
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), is set to hold its Executive Council Retreat in Ghana, with Safari World lavishly rolling out the red carpet for the 7-day familiarisation and business mission. The visit, supported by Ibom Air; the official carrier is themed “Africa for Africa: Tourism, Unity and Shared Growth” and is […]
NATOP pledges stronger partnership with NIHOTOUR to bridge skills gap in Nigerian tourism
The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators, NATOP, has reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOURS), to bridge the gap between industry practice and professional training in Nigeria’s tourism sector. Speaking at the NIHOTOUR Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja, Wednesday, NATOP President, Hajia Bolaji Mustapha said the institute has […]
NIHOTOUR needs cooperation of stakeholders to succeed, says Fagade
The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Aare Abisoye Fagade has said his institute to achieve and fulfill its task of producing competent personnel in the travel and tourism industry, it needs the cooperation and input of stakeholders from both public and private sectors. He said this in his welcome […]