Month: September 2024

The Lagos State government has called on tourism practitioners to use tourism to promote peace and unity in the country. This statement was made the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka during the celebration of the World Tourism Day (WTD) in Lagos. Speaking on the theme for the year, Tourism and […]

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has said the state has put structures in place to tell the story of Lagos. ““We are working on some materials we would use to brand Lagos. We do not want anybody telling us our story. When they tell our story, they tell it […]

As the global community unites to mark World Tourism Day (WTD) 2024 with the theme “Tourism and Peace,” Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to using tourism as a force for promoting peace, fostering understanding, and driving economic development. She spoke during the celebration marking 2024 WTD. She highlighted the vital […]

Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria [FTAN] has praised its members on the occasion of 2024 World Tourism Day (WTD) billed for Friday, September 27, just as the federation hailed their contributions towards sustaining the sector in the face of a myriad of challenges. The WTD is celebrated globally as recognised at the United Nations. […]

The DAM Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that registration and expression of interest for the highly anticipated DAM Global Summit 2025 are now open. This prestigious event invites qualified CHAMA members, partnering NGOs, churches, businesses, organizations, individuals, and the general public to participate in a global gathering of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Scheduled to […]

Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDO) is set to commemorate Nigerian Day in the city of Sacramento, Northern California in United States. NIDO said it is dedicated to uniting Nigerians abroad, promoting Nigerian culture, and fostering cross-cultural understanding across the globe. Through events like Nigerian Day, we aim to build bridges and strengthen connections between […]

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) will join other industry stakeholders to celebrate World Tourism Day in Uyo, hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. The association will also use the opportunity to officially announce its record back to back solo appearance and participation as a Nigerian-focused tourism exhibitor at the […]

The 2024 edition of West Africa’s leading tourism fair kicked off at conference hall of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos Nigeria. It is the 20th edition of the fair which started in 2005. The organisers have announced leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria as the headline sponsor. The fair will feature discussions on transitioning Africa’s […]

FOLLOWING the approval of the Minister of Tourism Mrs. Lola Ade-John, Mr. Philp Egga Maga has fully assumed duty as the the acting Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), this is coming almost three weeks after the end of the tenure of Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa. Kangiwa’s tenure elapsed on […]

United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism), the global tourism body in charge of tourism, is set to mark this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) in Tbilisi Georgia. The theme for this year is ‘Tourism and Peace.’ The World Tourism Day is observed globally to create awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic value. It aims […]