Tourism

FTAN President, Dr Aliyu Ajayi Badaki, said the federation’s concern is to ensure that the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and NTDA Act 2023 reflect the current realities of the tourism industry and protect the interests of operators, investors and other stakeholders.

Duke, Ekuwem lead: Former Tourism Minister Edem Duke will deliver the keynote, while Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem will chair the roundtable. Private sector mobilisation: NHA and FTAN are bringing key stakeholders together to drive tourism investment, destination branding and...

May 18, (THEWILL) — Zaina Lodge, Ghana, is set to introduce new wedding and wildlife packages to Nigerian travel operators as part of efforts to deepen tourism collaboration between both countries and promote northern Ghana as a leisure destination. The...

March 06, (THEWILL) — For more than a decade, West Africa’s tourism story has largely unfolded in quiet corners, overshadowed by the global glare cast on Southern and East Africa. The region’s absence from the world’s premier tourism exhibitions...

January 08, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s tourism sector is preparing for a technological leap with an upcoming 2-Day AI-Driven Security Workshop, which will showcase cutting-edge solutions for hotels, airports, and recreational facilities. The event will focus on how humanoid robots and...

October 11, (THEWILL) — The National President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) and the Managing Director of Tarzan Marine Enterprises, Dr Ganiyu Tarzan Balogun, has urged the Federal Government to provide...

July 27, (THEWILL) — As Africa strives to diversify its economic base and stimulate inclusive growth, the tourism and hospitality sector is emerging as a powerful yet underleveraged driver of GDP. With its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant...

March 04, (THEWILL) – Despite its vast natural and cultural attractions, Nigeria has yet to fully harness its tourism potential, leaving a critical economic sector largely underdeveloped. Managing Director of Property World Africa Network (PWAN) Cedars, Mr. Sammy Gbalekuma, made...

February 21, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has restated its resolve to enhance Nigeria's tourism industry through strong partnerships with the private sector and local communities. Speaking at the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Stakeholders Engagement...

October 31, (THEWILL) – The recent dissolution of Nigeria's standalone Ministry of Tourism and its merger with the Ministry of Creative Economy and Arts & Culture has sparked concerns among tourism stakeholders. Many fear that blending tourism with the...