FTAN pledges support for NTDA, seeks partnership in implementation of new Act
Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has pledged its support for the new law establishing Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA). The new Act replaced the controversial Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). The Association led by its President Mr. Nkereuwem Onung during a visit to the Agency at its headquarters in Abuja on Friday 16th June, 2023, called for cooperation with...
Foremost travel, tourism writers’ body, ANJET gets new executives
Foremost travel, tourism writers’ body, the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) has elected a new Executive Committee to pilot affairs of the group for the next two years. Faces of the new ANJET exco.. (from left) Mrs Olayemi, Mr Ayuk, Mr Nze, Mrs Okafor and Mrs Ezike at their election in Abuja, Thursday The new executive committee...
Nigeria, most competitive gastronomy destination in Africa – Kangiwa, NIHOTOUR DG
By Janefrances Chibuzor Director General National Institute For Hospitality And Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Nura Sani Kangiwa has stated that Nigeria is the most competitive Gastronomy tourist destination in Africa. Director General National Institute For Hospitality And Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Nura Sani Kangiwa and the General Manager/CEO, National Arts Theatre, Prof Sunday Ododo at the event According to Kangiwa, Nigeria has all it takes to...
Visitors empty exhibitors’ food stands in record time, as 2023 NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival closes in Abuja
Exhibition platforms erected by top chefs from the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, including; South East, West, South-South, North Central, West and East regions, and also those by foreign participants from Trinidad and Tobago, Senegal and Cote D’Ivoire became empty within minutes of the opening of the food and beverages section. This is as attendees aggressively sampled the sumptuous and...
Culture and Entertainment: A Bone of Distraction, by Frank Meke
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave us a sign of what he possibly has in mind concerning the tourism economy under his administration. His adviser on Culture and Entertainment economy is Hannatu Musa Musawa.That’s all to it, and industry observers and operators are apprehensive. Activities have slowed , investment kept on hold, planned recruitment of persons in most of the...
Nigeria: Radisson Hotel Group adds 3 new properties to portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has continued to extend its leading position in the Nigeria hospitality market, with the recent signing of three new hotels in different locations across the country. This is as the group consolidates its hold on the market, with its sight on having 15 hotels in its portfolio by end of 2025. These new hotels include the highly...
Nigerian cuisines reflective of nation’s gastronomic beauty and diversity – Kangiwa
Director General of National Institute For Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa has said that Gastronomy Festival which entails food processing, cooking and serving provides one of the best opportunities for hospitality and tourism stakeholders, students, and food enthusiasts to learn, exchange knowledge and perspectives on the sustainability of developing tourism destinations. Alhaji Kangiwa who made the remark at...
Chefs thrill visitors with local, international cuisines in Abuja
By JIMOH BABATUNDE Tourists from across the world jostled to taste various dishes from different countries, weekend, in Abuja as Nigeria hosts the 3rd edition of its gastronomy festival. The festival was organised by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) with the theme: “Culinary Arts: The Gateway to Growing Tourism Destinations.’’ The tourists engaged in cultural diplomacy and integration as...
NCAC set to launch world class headquarters soon
National Council for Arts and Culture NCAC is set to Launch its headquarters soon in the Nigerian state capital Abuja.The 30 feet high edifice which will be embodied with Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and its arts is located at a very busy area of the capital Abuja. The headquarters, according to the Director General of the National Council for Arts...
Travel content creators’ conference spotlights storytelling to boost promotion of Africa
The first-ever Travel Content Creators Conference recently hosted by Nigeria, with the Taste of Africa Vibes, as organisers, was a giant stride in the creative industry as the conference spotlighted the power of content and storytelling through the lens of five personalities from Nigeria and around the world. For content creation and creators, the new media space had made information...
