Umbrella body of industry operators in the country, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has called for purposeful leadership within the newly-merged Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. The Federation which made the call in a statement signed by its President, Mr Nkereuwem Onung, Thursday, follows the surprise scrapping of the […]

By Professor Wasiu Babalola The establishment of the Ministry of Tourism under the administration of President Bola Tinubu was initially received with great optimism by stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It signified recognition at the highest levels of governance that tourism, a sector with vast untapped potential, could be a significant contributor to […]

The Director General of Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre delivered a pivotal paper titled “Economic Downturn and Hoteliers’ Resistance: Strategies for Weathering Economic Downturns” at the recently concluded 4th Conference of the South West Hotels Association of Nigeria held at Ife Grand Resort , Ile Ife In a well-attended gathering of industry […]

A few days after rolling out its first dedicated hashtag for World Travel Market ( WTM), the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies ( NANTA) has rolled out more digital marketing and promotion hashtags to further escalate their brand and presence at the global travel and tourism trade exhibition market, slated for the first week […]

States like Lagos, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), West African Tourism Association (WATO), Wakanow and others will be part of Nigeria’s stand at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024. The Nigerian Minister of Tourism Mrs. Lola Ade-John will lead the country’s delegation to this year’s WTM […]

The management of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development led by Ambassador Wale Ojolanre has commended the Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his second year anniversary. The management described the achievement of Governor Oyebanji within the last two years as remarkable. According to the release the governor’s achievements in tourism development have […]

Susan Akporiaye is the immediate past president, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies(NANTA). She is the lead contact person for NANTA participation at the biggest global travel and tourism trade exhibition, the world travel (WTM) which will take place in London, November 5th to 7th, 2024. An industry amazon and influencer, effervescent, and engaging, Mrs […]

The Principal Executive Flyzone Tourism, Mr. Awomoyi Ayodeji was among other professionals honoured as ‘Ambassador’ by the ECOWAS Youth Council in appreciation of his laudable antecedents of dedication, hard work and diligence in the area of service to humanity and commendable works as an advocate and relentless crusader of promoting development of the African youth. […]

National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies ( NANTA) on Monday confirmed its strategic participation as a registered exhibitor at the November 5th to 7th World Travel Market ( WTM) with a prolific and innovative hashtag, capturing its massive membership presence and marketing reach. The beautiful electronic flyer design rolled out from the stable of the […]

Chief Abiodun Odusanwo is the head of the Local Organizing Committee of the annual National Tourism and Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS )holding in Abuja first week of December. In this interview, he speaks on the NTTS 2024 edition coming up in the first week of December. Excerpts: The event traditionally holds in April yearly, […]