President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Mr. Yinka Folami and his excos arrived in Istanbul, Turkey Monday, May 12 to begin a five-day business meeting with Turkish Airlines big wigs and the travel trade group in the country. The meeting at the instance of, Turkish Airline, one of the biggest European cum Asian […]
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Ekiti tourism board boss calls on FG to invest in Nigeria’s 45 waterfalls
The Director General of Ekiti State Tourism Board, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has called on the Nigerian government to unlock the vast economic potential of the nation’s waterfalls. Ojo- Lanre in a press release lamented that despite Nigeria’s incredible natural and cultural resources, the tourism sector remains largely underdeveloped, leaving countless opportunities untapped especially the over […]
FTAN to use council meeting in Uyo to showcase Akwa Ibom
The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has said the federation will use its council meeting slated for May 21 to 24 in Uyo to showcase the tourism assets of Akwa Ibom State and the efforts by the current administration in the state to develop tourism. Speaking at […]
2025 Asun Carnival consolidates Destination Ondo’s tourism push
The ancient city of Ondo, in Ondo State, was agog last week as the 2025 edition of Asun Carnival organized by the La Campagne Tropicana Group took place. The carnival further reasserted the city’s position as an emerging tourism destination in Nigeria. Activities for the three-day event included the novel Carnival on the Hill at […]
Gloria Guevara pledges African deputy in UN Tourism leadership bid
Gloria Guevara, former Tourism Minister of Mexico and former Chief Executive Officer of the World Travel and Tourism Council [WTTC], has emerged as a compelling and well-qualified candidate for the position of Secretary General of UN Tourism.During a virtual presentation on Monday, 5th May 2025, Guevara underscored her commitment to inclusivity by pledging to appoint […]
La Campagne Tropicana holds maiden hills carnival with fanfare
*Set to relaunch Mare Rock Climbing Festival While workers all over the world were commemorating May 1, Workers’ Day, La Campagne Tropicana Forest, Hills and Caves Resort, Ondo came alive in a burst of colour as it held an innovative first edition of its hills Carnival. Like his trajectory over the years, the founder of […]
La Campagne African Beach Safari’ ll boost blue economy, generate fun – Akinboboye
Ahead of the IPADA Celebrations 2025, the initiator of the all–year celebration, which made its grand entry last year, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has introduced the first ever La Campagne Africa Beach Safari event, spanning seven African countries – Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, and Cote d’ Ivoire. Akinboboye, who is also the Founder […]
NANTA heads to Banjul to deepen travel training, exposure
Barely a few weeks after its successful 49th non elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in lagos, the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies and its members across Nigeria, will head out to Banjul, Gambia for critical training on travel trade and refresher courses on other related concerns. President of Nanta, Mr Yinka […]
Fagade hosts UN-Tourism Sec-Gen candidate Theoharis
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), under the dynamic leadership of Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, proudly hosted Mr. Harry Theoharis, candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), during his working visit to Nigeria to solicit support for his candidacy. The strategic meeting centered on Mission 100 — Mr. […]
Global travel, tourism to hit $2.1trn in 2025
The latest research by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the world’s global body for private sector travel practitioners, shows that despite global economic uncertainty, the travel and tourism industry is projected to hit a historic$2.1 trillion in 2025,surpassing the previous high of$1.9 trillion. Travellers are expected to spend more than ever before in […]