The 18th edition of Akwaaba Africa Travel Market Lagos kicked off yesterday with seminars and awards for Africa Top 100 Travel Personalities.
The day-one event also had in attendance countries and companies from Tanzania, Turkey, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria and many others.
Today’s day day-two will feature discussions with the panelists drawn from different sectors of travel and tourism industry. The Nigerian Aviation Authorities FAAN will be presenting the role of the new International airport terminal in growing tourists arrivals to Lagos.
The CEO of Wakanow, the biggest travel company in West Africa Mr. Bayo Adedeji will be joined by the leading entertainment personality in Nigeria Edi Lawani and the expert photographer, Dayo Adedayo to discuss the capacity of Lagos to scale its attraction.
The General Manager of the Biggest Hotel in Lagos, Eko Hotels and Suites Mr. Danny Kioupouroglou will represent the Hospitality Sector on the panel.
The session will be moderated by Ambassador Ikechi Uko and will be chaired by the Lagos State Commissioner of Tourism Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf.
The Lagos State Health Commisioner, Dr. Abayomi will headline the Medical Tourism Session. The Medical Park Group from Turkey will showcase its services at the session.
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) will represent Lagos State Health offerings.
The Emergency Response Africa will be offering CPR training and Certification for Guests.
The Youth Tourism Panel will hold same Day and the hottest young tourism Talents in Nigeria will discuss the Topic “ Tourism ,Passion or Business?
Tour guide Anago Osho,travel teacher Oludayo Gideon, Bolaji Seun, Cordis Umeokoli, Mariam Iyiola, Funke Ogunkoya, Daniel Bello,Kingsley Nwachukwu and Aminat Akanbi leads the Team. The Moderator will be South African Travel Operator Ntokozo Gumbi
This is as the Organisers in Partnership with Turquaz Health announced the travel partnership with Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier airline of Turkey for the 18th AKWAABA African Travel Market. Mr. Akýn Carkcý, Turkish Airline’s Abuja Director said, “We are excited to be a part of this great event and we look forward to welcoming Turkish medical tourism businesses. This is poised to be the start of a new relationship in the continuous drive of Turkish Airlines to be the premier airline in the lucrative African routes.”
Turquaz Health is a health organisation in Turkey, which provides the best medical solution to medical needs with the best quality facilities, cutting edge technology equipment, globally accepted medical doctors and internationally recognized credentials. Turquaz Health founded by Idil Saguner and Sureyya Umran Alinak are experienced at matching hospitals to the needs of the patients. They will be using their network and connections to bring the best groups to Africa.
Akwaaba African Travel Market is an annual international travel, tourism and hospitality event which has become one of the top 5 travel events in Africa and the leading tourism marketing platform in West Africa. Over the years, it has attracted exhibitors from over 20 countries. Major highlights of the 2022 travel expo will be the 2nd Edition of the Africa Travel 100 Women Awards, the Youth in Tourism Conference, and the Medical Tourism session.
Meanwhile, the Royal Tour, Tanzania’s official tourism campaign of the East African country, is set to take its message to the 18th Akwaaba African Travel Market 2022, to woo Nigerian and African travel and tourism organisations. The Royal Tour tourism campaign was launched during a trip that the Tanzania President Samia Suluhu took to the US. The documentary was launched to publicise the country’s tourism and investment opportunities.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been at the forefront of expanding the tourism market of the country, wooing international tourists and showcasing its rich tourism asset in recent times. For an entire week, the President became the ultimate guide, relating stories of the often hidden gems of Tanzania, along with its rich history, culture, environment, food and music. The documentary highlights Mkomazi nature reserves, Manyara and Arusha — the gems of the northern tourist circuit, Indian Ocean beaches, and the cultural and historical heritage found in Bagamoyo and Zanzibar.