THE Nigeria Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) has congratulated Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state on his re-election for a second […]
RCategory: Tourism
Gov Diri’s tourism aide advocates preservation of forest resources
DR Piriye Kiyaramo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa Governor on Tourism has called for an end to the consumption […]
Expert urges Bayelsa communities to protect endangered species
A renowned tourism expert, Dr Piriye Kiyaramo, has urged Bayelsa communities to protect endangered wildlife in their forests, adding that […]
FG to declare 111 historical sites as National Monuments.
THE Federal Government said it had started the process of declaring 111 historical sites in the country as National Monuments. […]
UNWTO, to set up Tourism Academy in Lagos – Minister
THE minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government and the UN World Tourism Organization, […]
Ex Ekiti commissioner leads Nigeria’s delegation to International Arts Festival in India
NIGERIA’s delegation to the 2023 Surajkund International Arts Festival in India, left Akure for Abuja on Monday en route to […]
UNWTO Tourism Academy to commence operation in Nigeria before May – Minister
THE Federal Government says the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has commenced the process of siting its Tourism Academy […]
Runsewe lauds Sanwo-Olu over inauguration of John Randle centre for yoruba history
CHIEF Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) had lauded Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for […]
Nigeria will ultimately become centre of destination for medical tourism – Dabiri-Erewa
THE Nigerian healthcare system will ultimately become a centre of medical hub with a major investment deal coming to the […]
Aregbesola urges LGs to generate revenue, drive development
INTERIOR Minister Rauf Aregbesola has urged Local Governments to generate revenue to drive development at that level. This is contained […]
Group urges exploration of heritage treasures
MS May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI) has called for the exploration of the country’s heritage […]
Kangiwa emerges President of Nigeria Polo Federation
ALHAJI Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has emerged the President of the Nigeria Polo Federation (NPF). […]
Poor lightening mars Calabar Carnival
FUN seekers who tropped out in their thousands to witness this year’s Calabar carnival have bemoaned the inability of the […]
LASPA knocks night clubs on illegal parking
THE Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has expressed dismay over the illegal parking perpetrated customers of some night clubs on […]
14 states perform at 2022 Calabar cultural carnival
At least 14 states of the federation are so far set to perform in this year’s Calabar cultural carnival, which […]
Nigerian hospitality industry must increase payment options to maximise growth
AFTER many months of low or no growth, the Nigerian hospitality industry is gearing up to take advantage of good […]
From Copenhagen to Africa’s top hotel brand: A history of Radisson Blu
…Africa is critical to the next phase of growth for both Radisson Blu and the Radisson Hotel Group as a […]
Nigerian restaurant emerges among top 200 in South Africa
HOMBAZE African Cuisine, a restaurant in South Africa owned by a Nigerian, has emerged among the top 200 in that […]
10 Countries expected to participate in Calabar Carnival, says Commissioner
NO fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2022 Annual Calabar Carnival, Mr Eric Anderson, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development, Cross […]
Rivers Govt. to partner NANTA on tourism development
THE Rivers Government says it will partner with the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) to attract more international […]
Nigerian tourism industry can function optimally – Institute
THE Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) on Thursday said that the Nigerian tourism industry could only function optimally […]
FG lists gains of UNESCO tourism confab hosted by Nigeria
THE Federal Government says the just-concluded global tourism confab held at the National Theatre, Lagos, was a success with immense […]
UK encouraging return of Nigerian artefacts – High Commissioner
BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing has said that the United Kingdom is encouraging institutions and facilities in possession […]
UNWTO proposes Hollywood-Nollywood collaborations to export African culture
THE United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Wednesday proposed a collaboration between Nollywood and the Hollywood to further export […]
UNWTO Conference: Lai Mohammed, others harp on collaborations for tourism advancement
ALHAJI Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, on Monday urged tourism practitioners across Africa to intensify efforts on public- […]
China offers its cuisines at UN World Tourism Organisation’s conference
CHINA offered some of its cuisines to the world on Tuesday in Lagos as the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s […]
History made as National Theatre hosts UNWTO Confab – Minister
THE minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has described as historic the hosting of the first United Nations World […]
UNWTO Conference: How to attract tourists to cultural sites – Expert
LINDA Pereira, a Cultural Tourism Packaging Strategist, has advised practitioners in the global tourism industry to always create beautiful stories […]
C’ River needs to grow beyond raw materials production – Gov Ayade
GOV. Ben Ayade on Sunday declared that Cross River could not remain raw materials producer alone but would aim at […]
Make friends across ethnicities to stop separatist agitations- Runsewe advises
THE Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Chief Olusegun Runsewe, on Thursday encouraged Nigerians to make friends […]
NAFEST cultural market opens to boost Lagos economy
THE cultural market at the ongoing National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), in Lagos, has been declared open for […]
Ewi of Ado-Ekiti breaks 400 years jinx, visits Imesi-Ekiti
IN his bid to peacefully resolve the 400 years rift between the Ewi-in-Council and people of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, […]
Cultural Credibility Development Initiative mourns Mbazulike Amechi
THE Cultural Credibility Development Initiative mourns the departure of the noble statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amechi. Chief Mbazulike Amechi popularly known […]
Maiden Alex-Ibru, Akinbile-Yusuf, others bag top ‘100 Tourism Personalities in Africa’ award
LADY Maiden Alex-Ibru, Publisher, Guardian Newspapers, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, among […]
18th AKWAABA: NIHOTOUR showcases Nigerian cuisines for global acceptance
THE National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), on Sunday showcased cuisines from different ethnic groups in Nigeria at the opening […]
18th AKWAABA tourism expo begins in Lagos
DR Memunatu Pratt, Sierra Leone Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, on Sunday declared the 18th edition of AKWAABA Africa […]