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No visa ban on Nigerians - Turkey Embassy
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern.
On Thursday, reports surfaced, suggesting that Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates had revoked certain privileges for Nigerian passport holders, such as visa-on-arrival, e-visa,… read more
WATO leads fam trip in Benin’s Casa Del Papa with West African tour operators
The West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) continues to play a pivotal role in promoting and enhancing tourism across the West African region. In its latest initiative, WATO is spearheading a regional tourism campaign between Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, featuring the renowned Casa del Papa Resort in Benin.
As part of this init… read more
Angola: Passenger flight operations at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) to b
According to the Angola Press Agency (Angop), the official news agency of Angola, the country's new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) is set to begin passenger flight operations in the last quarter of 2024.… read more
Stemming Nigeria's medical tourism
The establishment of Godwin Maduka's Medical University will help in curbing medical tourism, reckons Kalu Okoronkwo
In a country often overwhelmed by healthcare challenges, Godwin Maduka Medical University, (Atlantic Medical School), Umuchukwu Anambra State, stands as an inspiration of hope and a proof to the berthing of medical ex… read more
Creating an intra-African Tourism map is essential for sustainable economic development
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many global travellers.
It is no secret that Africa is a diverse continent with a rich cultural heritage waiting to be explored. Through this, tourists hav… read more
Nigeria’s Airports get a security boost
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Special Force, trained to bear arms, as part of her mission to bolster security across airports in the country.
The ceremony, held at the international wing of the Murtal… read more
British Airways Rebooks London Bound Passengers On Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines
British Airways has rebooked its Heathrow, London bound passengers from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Virgin Atlantic Airways, Delta Air Lines and other foreign carriers due to a technical fault to its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Daily Independent gathered that the incident to the aircraft occurre… read more
Ethiopian indigenous knowledge to boost Tourism
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous people can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities.
In this regard, Ethiopia is home to a wide array of indigenous communities, each with its distinct… read more
AviaDev Africa 2024: Elevating aviation and tourism
Between 19th and 21st June 2024, Namibia is set to host AviaDev
Africa 2024, the premier aviation conference for African air route
development, marking a significant milestone for the country’s
burgeoning aviation and tourism industries.
2024 will be the 8th edition of the event, that began life in Kigali and
has since been hosted … read more
Accra Weizo 7th edition to showcase tegion’s Tourism potentials
The Akwaaba Travel Market, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, is set to host the 7th edition of the Accra Weizo West African Travel Expo, a premier travel event aimed at promoting seamless travel within West Africa.
The event, which has been a driving force in encouraging West Africans to explore their own regio… read more
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