The President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA)Mrs. Susan Akporiaye has said the association is primed for its 48th annual general meeting billed for Lagos from the 23rd to 27th of this month. Akporiaye who said this during a press conference, also used the opportunity to count some of her achievements in […]
Use tourism to showcase Nigeria’s beauty, diversity, Tourism Minister urges
The Nigerian Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, on Friday urged Nigerians to use tourism as a means of showcasing Nigeria’s beauty and diversity to the world. The minister made the call during her fact finding tour of Nigeria’s foremost resort, La Campagne Tropicana Beach and Forest Resort, Ikegun, Lagos. The minister was received by […]
Two weeks passport renewal still a mirage, says renowned journalist
*He alleged NIS officer told him to go call the minister Renowned multi-award winning journalist and Social Mobilisation Manager at ActionAid Nigeria, Mr. Olola Seun Akioye has criticized personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for making it difficult for Nigerians renew their international passport within the two weeks period promised by the Minister of […]
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel wins Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria has won the 2024 Luxury Lifestyle Award. The Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a renowned global organization, recognizing excellence in the luxury segment. Speaking on the award in a press release, Radisson Group said its flagship property in Nigeria which is the Radisson Blu Anchorage Victoria Island , […]
NIHOTOUR calls for papers ahead 2024 Annual Master Lecture Series
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has announced calls for papers for the 2024 edition of its Annual Master Lecture Series (AMLS) slated for Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Abuja. AMLS is established to attract Hospitality and Tourism intellectuals who will provide informative, engaging and thought-provoking lectures on myriads issues that are germane to […]
Swiss International, Gracia Development signs management agreement
Swiss International Hotels and Resorts is has announced the signing of the first Swiss International Residences in Pakistan. The building is in Lahore Bahria town, close to Winter Land Complex and Eiffel Tower Model, Sector F Bahria Town, Lahore. Other than the serviced apartments, the Swiss International Residences has facilities such as: Swiss Flavors – […]
N250m for Imole Boja Tourist Site was inserted into NTDA budget, says Coker
Less than 12 months to the end of the tenure of the current Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Mr. Folorunsho Coker, the tourism parastatal has earmarked 250 million Naira in its 2024 budget to develop the Imole Boja Tourist Site and to build sports facilities at the site. The Imole Boja […]
Akinboboye releases Simi Rimi as Tourism Product number 23
In his plan to unveil 52 tourism products in 52 weeks for Nigeria to use in marketing the country as a destination, the founder of La Campagne Tropicana Resorts, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye has released product number 23. Akinboboye said with the abundance of water features in Nigeria (rivers, lagoons, lakes and ponds), it has become […]
Why we are organising Oodua Festival in Osun State-FTAN VP South West
Tunde Kolade is the Vice President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), South West Zone. The zone is set for its maiden Oodua Festival to be held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Kolade spoke to Africa Travel Herald on why the zone decided to organise the festival. Excerpts: Why is FTAN […]
Deconstructing Wanle Akinboboye’s 52 Tourism Products
The La Campagne Tropicana Beach and Forest Resort is arguably one of the most popular indigenous resort brands in Nigeria. Aside from popularity, it is also among the most resilient privately owned resorts in the country. For almost 40 years, the resort, established by Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has defined African theme beach side leisure experiences […]