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Rhythms, colours of calabar carnival 2018
It was indeed a spectacular celebration of the rich African culture and heritage at the 2018 Calabar Carnival, which brought together millions of tourists and revelers from different parts of the world to the Canaanland for the yearly feast.
12 Jan  
Aro Meta statue turns Eko Atlantic City to tourists attraction
12 Jan  
Over a week since the 2018 One Lagos Fiesta ended with the New Year Crossover on December 31, the Eko Atlantic City remains a centre of attraction, as visitors and tourists still troop in and out to capture the Aro Meta statue....
San Sebastián to host Gastronomy Tourism forum in May
12 Jan  
It has been confirmed that the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) will co-organise the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Billed to open on May 2 and runs through 3, at the Kursaal Congress Center in Donostia-San Sebastián....
Onyishi… from bus conductor to transport mogul
6 Jan  
Humility and simplicity defined his personality as he walked down the staircase into the hotel’s reception this evening. Sam Onyishi, the CEO of Peace Mass Transit Limited could easily be passed for some regular guy. But hey, this is a business mogul, a millionaire, who built his empire from the scratch. Born in Nsukka, Enugu…
South Africa… exploring the rainbow nation
5 Jan  
There’s something about South Africa that makes each experience worth the trip. The scenic beauty of its landscape, the ever-welcoming people...
Turkish Airlines wins big at GT Tested Reader Survey awards
5 Jan  
Turkish Airlines is the recipient of three 2018 GT Tested Reader Survey awards by Global Traveler magazine, including the first-ever award for Best Corporate Travel Programme...
Sweet January at Sheraton Lagos Hotel
5 Jan  
Sheraton Lagos Hotel has announce the start of the New Year with their indulging array of sweet treats to delight Patrons and Customers.
Punta del Este Convention Bureau receives first UNWTO.QUEST Certification
5 Jan  
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has granted UNWTO.QUEST Certification to the Punta del Este Convention Bureau, which became the first destination management...
‘We would like to keep our security as high as it Is’
29 Dec  
One of the leading Hotels in Abuja, The Envoy Hote, is the first hotel in Nigeria to use Level 2 Global Lighthouse Certification in Hotel Security. The certification is a multi-layer security concept specifically designed for sophisticated travelers that is independently audited. In an interview with travel and tourism writers, the GM of the hotel…
At NIHOTOUR lecture, experts list conditions for tourism development
29 Dec  
Former Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh, has emphasised the relationship between a safe destination, economic growth and foreign direct investments, noting that friendly environment is a prerequisite for influx of tourists for either business or leisure.     Momoh was speaking in his capacity as the guest speaker at the recently…
Lufthansa appoints first female Nigerian as GM Sales
29 Dec  
Lufthansa Group has appointed Mrs. Adenike Macaulay General Manager, Sales Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. The apoointment take effective from January 1, 2019. Macaulay is the first female and Nigerian to hold such position in the airline group. She succeeds Mr. Robin Sohdi, who held the position since January 2016. She will be responsible for all…
UNWTO, ETC launch report on health tourism
29 Dec  
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently launched a new report on health tourism. Part of their joint research programme, the study is the first attempt to set a coherent conceptualization of health tourism and define the motivations behind travellers looking for health-related services. Health, wellness and medical tourism…
Christmas to remember at sheraton, Le Meridien hotels
22 Dec  
Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Sheraton Abuja Hotel and Le Meridien Ogeyi Place, Port Harcourt will deliver an enriching Christmas experience this season of cheer.The Area General Manager for all the Hotels in Nigeria-Barry Curran explains,...