Travel Marketing Partner (Nigeria) Limited, organisers of the forthcoming National Tourism Safety and Security Technology Conference and Trade Show, has revealed the partnership of the Federal Ministry of Arts Culture Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), and others in staging the first edition of […]
Category: Travel and Tourism
To compete globally Nigeria must close skills gap, says Onung
The Chairman Board of Trustees of the National Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council (HTSSCN) and Chief Executive of Remlords Group, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has urged Nigeria to close the skills gap in the tourism and hospitality sector to compete globally. He made the call while delivering his acceptance speech after the swearing in of […]
IHTEF 9.0 unveils speakers for Hospitality Sustainability Summit Africa
The organisers of the International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF) have unveiled an impressive line-up of speakers for the 9th edition of the Hospitality Sustainability Summit Africa (IHTEF 9.0), scheduled to hold from May 22–23, 2026 in Abuja. With the theme “Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Hospitality Future,” the Summit will convene leading voices across […]
Runsewe commends NANTA over ANJET’s, Frank Meke’s awards
The former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC ) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Otunba Runsewe has commended the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) for recognizing the contributions of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), and veteran travel writer and Managing Director […]
Frank Meke wins Tourism Media Personality of the Year award at ATICA
It was an evening marked by vibrant music and a rich display of Africa’s dynamic culture showcasing the tourism and hospitality sector, as Frank Meke, a veteran tourism journalist and founder, Cre8tive 9JA Radio, with over three decades of experience in promoting African travel and tourism industr to the world was honored with the Outstanding […]
Nigerian tourism industry loses top practitioner Victor Kayode
The Nigerian tourism industry has lost one of the leading industry voices, Mr. Victor Olarenwaju Kolade. He was the President of the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) and a council member of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN). The late Kayode was, until his death, also the Group General Manager and Managing […]
Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ethiopian Airlines to improve members’ travel benefits
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]