Global Links champions intra-Africa tourism at Namibia Tourism Board, SAA B2B stakeholders meeting
Global Links and Services Ltd, a leading IATA-licensed travel agency with over 20 years of experience in creating seamless travel experiences across Nigeria and beyond, has announced its participation in the recent Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and South African Airways (SAA) B2B stakeholders meeting in Windhoek. As one of the 15 invited African agents, Global Links played a pivotal role...
ATC Summit: NTDA boss calls for public, private sectors partnership to grow tourism
The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Mr. Olayiwola Awakan has called for fresh perspective and newness of ideas in the development and marketing of Nigeria as a tourist destination, adding that the country’s tourism industry can only grow when both the private and public sector work together. He said this during his opening address at...
Tarzan calls on public to observe safety on waterways by wearing life jackets
The Managing Director of Tarzan Jetties, Tarzan Marine Enterprises Limited and President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) Engineer Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun (Tarzan) has called on commuters on the waterways to always adhere to the safety instructions of boat operators while in the boat, most especially on the issue of wearing life...
NTTS 2025 calls for resuscitation of local govt tourism committees
The annual National Tourism and Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS) 2025 has called for the resuscitation of local government tourism committees to ensure local stakeholders participate the development and management of tourist sites and activities within their councils. This, it says, would enhance solution pathways in addressing the myriads of challenges in the sector at the grassroots level. This was...
It’s Difficult to develop tourism without plan, says Lagos lawmaker
Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the House Committee Chairman on Tourism and Culture, Honourable Bonu Solomon Saanu, has called for the full implementation of the Lagos State Tourism Master-plan that was passed by the state house of assembly and signed into law. He made this call while speaking with the members of the Association of...
Over 28 states, 60 horses on ground for postponed Enugu NAFEST
Many would-be participants already in Enugu have been left disappointed by the decision to postpone the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). It was supposed to kick off today, November 22 in Enugu. They are now trying to figure out their next line of action. However, they are expected to be addressed by the state governor...
Key stakeholders set for tourism, transport summit in December
All is set for the 8th edition of the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS) holding on 2nd and 3rd December, 2025 at the Palm D’or Event Centre, Garki, Abuja. The event will bring together key players, policymakers and stakeholders in the tourism and transportation sectors to engage on advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic development through integrated connectivity. Under the...
Being Seriki Adeen is an honour, says Tarzan
The President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) and Managing Director of Gani-Tarzan Marine Enterprises Limited, Engineer Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun (Tarzan) has described the recent conferment of the Seriki Adeen on him by by the Da’iratu Maga’mi Ibrahi’m Movement Dawah of Nigeria (DAHMOD) of Ilese-Awo, Abeokuta, Ogun as vehicle to help unite people from different...
Inauguration of HATMAN’s Southeast Exco holds November 14
Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) has concluded plans for the inauguration of the Executive of its South East zone, as it seeks to boost its activities and entrench its presence in the region. A two-day activities have been unveiled to hold between November 13 and 14, 2025, with the general session of the Association, courtesy visit to...
Creatives Connect Afrika to spotlight continent’s tourism, culture, arts
Creatives Connect Afrika (CCA), an initiative of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) in collaboration with the Black Star Experience and Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), is set to hold the maiden edition of the Creatives Connect Afrika, a festival to showcase African culture, arts, fashion and tourism. For this inaugural edition, the CCA will be a three-day event...
