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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 […]

Shimite of African Pot loses life through domestic violence

Popular tourism personality and aide to Delta Governor’s aide, Shimite Bello (Katung) reportedly kiIIed by husband, Pastor Favour, who’s in police custody now The Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Trade and Export, Chief Mrs Shimite Winifred, has passed away. The renowned Trade and Economic expert allegedly d!ed due to domestic violence. […]

Lagos set for 2025 Fanti Carnival on Easter

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Consulate of Brazil in Lagos, has officially announced the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival—a vibrant cultural celebration scheduled to hold on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. At a well-attended press […]

Ekiti unveils sponsors for its Easter Monday hiking event

The Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, led by the Director-General Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has officially unveiled the sponsors and partners for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of Hike Ekiti Mountain Safari, tagged “Hike and Dine in the Clouds.” This signature event is scheduled for Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the awe-inspiring Mount of […]

Pinheiro calls for charter status, stronger constitution to reposition NANTA

At the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Professor ’Kemi Pinheiro delivered a compelling call to action, urging members to rally behind a vision of a “Legally Grounded, Ethically Driven, and Globally Respected Association.” In a deeply reflective presentation,0 Pinheiro underscored the urgent need for NANTA to […]