*Thanks private sector for boycott compliance The National President of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereuwem Onung has raised fresh posers over the recently held United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries. The conference was held in Lagos from November 14 to 17, […]

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline’s three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with Boeing on humanitarian flights,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group […]

The United States of America (US) Mission in Nigeria has announced the launch of the 2022 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project to train Nigerian museum professionals in wood conservation, documentation, and storage. The Yale University Art Gallery has been awarded the AFCP grant to implement the project: “Sustaining a Partnership in Wood Conservation […]

Stephanie Aboujaoude is Radisson Hotel Group’s Senior Area Director of Marketing and Communications, Middle East and Africa.  She is responsible for maximising brand awareness and supporting delivery of the Group’s commercial goals in the area.  In this write up, she gives insight into trends that would define the  hospitality industry in 2023: The hospitality industry […]

The fourth edition of the CMD Food Tour was recently held in Abuja. The food fest, which has become an avenue for countries from Africa, the Caribbeans and Asia to showcase the whole gamut of their tourist attractions and business opportunities, was well attended with guests from the business community, the diplomatic corp, and the […]

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline’s three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with Boeing on humanitarian flights,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group […]

Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of its new offering in Ikot Ekpene, marking the brand‘s debut in Akwa Ibom. Designed to appeal to both business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with its approachable and relaxed design […]

Renowned hospitality expert and specialist in Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry, Mr. Trevor Ward, has called on Nigerian government at all tiers to take the private sector industry practitioners along on matters that bother on tourism development. Trevor Ward, who is the managing director of W Hospitality, was speaking on the topic: “Building Sustainable Tourism […]

Partnerships and collaborations are key to propelling the global business events sector. This is the sentiment as the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) heads to showcase South Africa’s business events capabilities at IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain. Taking place from 29 November to 1 December, IBTM World will bring together over 3000 destinations and […]

All is set for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA). To mark the anniversary, series of activities have been lined up.  According to the executives of the association, a conference, Hotel Business Conference and Expo (HBCE) in Abuja, will hold from November 29 to 30, 2022 in Abuja. Speaking further […]