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 […]
Heritage Centre offers Agege, Lagos one-stop leisure hub
The Heritage Center, a one-stop hospitality and tourism hub, in Agege area of Lagos State is set for commissioning on Thursday this week. It is built, according to the management of the centre, to redefine hospitality and leisure for Agege and its environs in Lagos mainland. The centre boasts of four world-class screens, which host […]
We’re set for Drum Festival in Canada this week, says Segun Akanni
*Gov Adeleke, Oba Elegushi, Dokpesi, Oyo Speaker, Others To Be Honoured All is set for the maiden edition of the prestigious and epoch-making cultural fiesta, The Drum Festival (Ayan-Agalu Festival) in Canada. People from all over the world are expected to grace festival taking place in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Speaking with journalists in Toronto on […]
Nigeria, China to collaborate on capacity building for youths
No fewer than 3000 Nigerian youths are to benefit from the capacity building programme midwifed by the National Council for Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Peoples Republic of China in the later part of the year. The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe revealed this to newsman when […]
NATOP urges FG to embrace sustainable tourism principles to drive green economy
Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has called on the federal government through its relevant agencies to leverage on the principles of sustainable tourism in evolving policies aimed at growing the sector in Nigeria. According to the tour operators’ group, states of the federation need to prioritise environmental conservation by protecting and preserving Nigeria’s natural […]
NIHOTOUR seeks partnership with NATOP to rid tourism industry of quacks
The Director General of the National Institute for Tourism and Hospitality (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nura Kangiwa has called for collaboration between the institute and Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) to rid the industry of quacks. Kangiwa made the call while delivering his speech at the 2023 Annual General meeting (AGM) of the NATOP currently going […]