Radisson Blu has added its eight hotel in Morocco with the opening of Radisson Blu Residences, Saidia, its eighth hotel in the country. Nestled in the heart of one of the most popular seaside destinations in northern Morocco, the new hotel bolsters the Group’s portfolio to three hotels in Saidia. The hotel comprises 13 contemporary […]
Canada celebrates Africa’s culture, heritage at Drum Festival 2023
The city of Mississauga in Ontario Canada was agog with the display of Nigeria and Africa’s rich cultural heritage at the maiden edition of The Drum Festival, (Ayan-Agalu) with the theme “Rejigging Yoruba Cultural Heritage: As Catalyst for National and International Unity, Progress and Development on July 28, 2023. The cultural fiesta which was organized […]
ITPN president calls for creation of tourism ministry
The National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo has added his voice to the clamour for the creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism and Culture for Nigeria by the current administration under the leadership of President Asiwaju Ahmed BolaTinubu as the fastest means of resuscitating the nation’s […]
Abuja Continental Hotel gets new executive chef
Abuja Continental Hotel has announced the appointment of Wayne Kingsley as the new Executive Chef. Wayne is a talented culinary artist with over three decades (37 years) of experience working with Michelin star chefs at worldclass hotels and has a distinguished track record as a consummate hotelier. He is highly regarded within the industry, having […]
FEWACCI pledges commitment to cross-border tourism, trade investment at AfriTrade B2B
The Executive Director of the Federation of West Africa Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI), Ambassador Aminou Akadiri has said the West African private sector body is committed to promoting cross-border trade, tourism, investment and access to markets. Akadiri said this during his speech at the maiden edition of the AfriTrade B2B business networking event, […]
After ministerial job, Lai Mohammed becomes SA
Nigeria’s ex-Minister of Information and Culture during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has been appointed Special Advisor to the Secretary of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili. The announcement, according to the Vanguard newspaper, was made during the opening session of 66th Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting in Mauritius. Mohammed, who throughout […]
How Ikogosi Warm Spring emerged Best Nigerian Resort
CAVISTA Holdings, the parent company of Glocient Hospitality group, managers of Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ekiti State has said it took dedication, hardwork and tenacity to turn around the fortune of the famous resort within a short period of time and reposition the resort to attract regular guests from every part of the country and […]
Argungu ancient town set for cultural festival, polo tournament
The 2023 edition of the Argungu Polo Tournament and cultural fete will hold on September 7 and 8 at the ancient city of Argungu in Kebbi State. This was disclosed by the organisers of the event in a press release. The 2023 edition will be the eighth. The polo festival will have participants from Nigerian […]
Akwa Ibom: set to usurp Nigeria’s foremost tourist destination spot
Within a period of two weeks, practitioners in the private sector tourism industry in Nigeria saw multiple appointments and invitations from different state governments to serve. First, ex-ANJET President and New Telegraph newspaper Tourism Editor, Mr. Andrew Iro-Okungbowa was appointed the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Edo State Governor, Mr. Gaius Obaseki. It is […]
Ayangalu drum festival resonates in two continents
For the first in history, the Ayangalu drum festival was celebrated in two continents simultaneously. In Africa, Ife, the Ooni of Ife , His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeaye Enitan Ogunwusi, flanked by his Olori Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi who is the AyanGalu Drum Festival Global Ambassador , marked the festival with pomp and pageantry at […]