Month: August 2025

Taraba tourism: La Campagne delivers Nigeria’s 1st Agro, ecotourism resort brand

Taraba State government is on the cusp of making the state Nigeria’s premier Agro and Eco-tourism destination, with the completion of its first ever Agro and Eco-tourism Resort, known as La Campagne Tropicana Agro Eco-tourism and Heritage Resort. An historic feat that was delivered by La Campagne in less than one month of signing a […]

ITPN strengthens national spread, to appoint 2nd vice presidents, state coordinators

The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), in its continued commitment to strengthening tourism development and professional engagement across the country, is set to the create new leadership positions in preparation for upcoming inter-state, intra-state, and national programmes. As part of this initiative, the institute is seeking to appoint:2nd Vice Presidents across the six […]

NHCI President tasks inductees on ethics, professional conduct

The newly inducted professional members of the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI), which is the foremost hospitality professional body in Nigeria, have been charged to uphold the ethics of the profession and conduct themselves professionally in the discharge of their duties. This charge was given by the President and Chairman of Council of the […]

ITPN’s meeting with tourism minister aims to develop sector’s manpower

The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) has expressed its continuous desire to collaborate with the Ministry Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to help develop competent manpower for the culture, travel and tourism sector in Nigeria.  This was reiterated when a delegation of ITPN led by the president, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, paid a […]

Ministry’s retreat: Musawa reaffirms NIHOTOUR’s commitment to fulfill it’s mandate

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) fulfils its responsibilities with empathy, fairness and integrity. The Minister explained that although NIHOTOUR is legally empowered to regulate, certify and enforce standards across Nigeria’s […]

TRAVCONEXPO 2025: Oludayo to unveil new book on ‘Business-preneur’

The Convener of TRAVCONEXPO and Group CEO of Aeroport Group, Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon has announced the release of his latest book, The Drive to Start — A Practical Roadmap to Building Businesses from Nothing. The official launch will take place during the maiden edition of TRAVCONEXPO at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on September […]

Enforcement of NIHOTOUR Act: Musawa calls for stay of action

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for stay of action in the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR Act. The Minister Musawa who made the order during a courtesy visit by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN new exco led by […]

Runsewe decries Nigeria’s absence at international expos

Former Director General of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA formerly NTDC) and National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has decried the Nigeria’s non participation in international expos and Exhibition like the World Travel Market, ITB Berlin, FITUR in Spain and Arabian Travel Market, ATM, and others, stressing that it is a […]

WTTC unveils speakers for 25th Global Summit in Rome

The world’s biggest names in travel and tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most influential figures shaping the future […]

Ekiti governor wins Best Tourism Governor 2024

The board of management and directors of Africa Travel Quarterly (ATQ) magazine, organisers of the Traveller’s Awards and the Akwaaba Travel Market, have declared the Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, as the Best Tourism Governor in Nigeria for 2024. Oyebanji, who has distinguished himself as the first Nigerian Governor to initiate a State Tourism […]