Tourism

Obasanjo urges action on African aviation, tourism, says connectivity can’t thrive in vacuum

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Obasanjo urges action on African aviation, tourism, says connectivity can’t thrive in vacuum

Wright: “Our challenge is not creating attractions, but attracting people to the attractions Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has outlined the clear chain reaction required for sustainable industry growth, saying that for aviation to fly, there must be passengers,” Obasanjo said. “For passengers to be available, there must be prosperity. For prosperity to exist, there must be a thriving economy. For a thriving economy to be there, there must be good governance.” Speaking as the Special…

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Finchglow Holidays, Ethiopian Airlines Unveil Immersive Ethiopia Travel amp; Tourism Experience

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Finchglow Holidays, Ethiopian Airlines Unveil Immersive Ethiopia Travel amp; Tourism Experience

Finchglow Holidays, Nigeria’s leading name in curated travel and tour experiences, has announced a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to broaden travel opportunities to Ethiopia. Through this collaboration, Nigerian travellers can now enjoy a rich selection of expertly curated tour packages that celebrate Ethiopia’s cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities, all paired with the added convenience of in-country visa facilitation. More than just convenience, the partnership aims to deepen aviation and…

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SAA, tour operators ink pact to promote tourism

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SAA, tour operators ink pact to promote tourism

South African Airways (SAA) recently held a Tour Consultants Product Training workshop aimed at promoting key SAA holiday destinations and the Voyager loyalty programme. The event, which took place at the Movenpick Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, was an exclusive engagement with leading tour operators and destination marketing practitioners. The Airline’s Country Manager, Mrs. Kemi Leke-Bamtefa, said, “SAA prides itself as an African Network carrier, connecting passengers and cargo to South Africa and Points beyond Johannesburg. Our…

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Experts urge govt to align aviation policy to sustain tourism

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Experts urge govt to align aviation policy to sustain tourism

Experts in the aviation value chain over the weekend took a holistic view of the aviation and tourism sectors and were unanimous that they are critical sectors that would help to unlock the economic potential of the country if the government and policymakers take them seriously. They urged to realign its strategies of aligning aviation development with sustainable tourism potential. They spoke at a webinar put together by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators…

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‘Detty December’ raked over $100 m to Nigeria, signposts tourism potential, says Adebisi, Dees Travels chairman

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‘Detty December’ raked over $100 m to Nigeria, signposts tourism potential, says Adebisi, Dees Travels chairman

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dees Travels, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has said, that when policies are properly channelled toward tourism, Nigeria has what it takes to conveniently transform into the status of a developed country such as Dubai. Adebisi who spoke at the Dees Travel and Tours Limited Annual event in Lagos, a get-together party organized for its management, staff, stakeholders and shareholders in Lagos recently equally disclosed that ‘Detty December’ of…

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