The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), an umbrella body of tourism writers in the country has advised the Federal Government to be guided by professionalism in the process of selecting Director General for the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). Abelnewsng.com recalled that the Federal Government last month sacked Mrs. Sally […]
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says his legacy will be to turn Nigeria’s rich tourism potential into a tourism economy. The Minister made the pledge in Abuja on Tuesday, when he received the International Tourism Adviser of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Mr. Jim Flannery, who is in Nigeria […]
One of the leading cruise companies in the World the Royal Caribbean set a World record early November when it named and launched the biggest cruise ship in the World. The naming of the Harmony of the Seas at Fort Lauderdale in Florida was a milestone for the cruise company. To celebrate the arrival […]
Le Méridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort is to commence this year’s annual golf tournament on December 2 and to end December 4 , 2016. The hotel stated that the lush greens of the world-class 18-hole Ibom golf course would create the right atmosphere for the most challenging yet memorable golfing experience. This par- […]
…Promises To Work Harder In 2017 …Fixes Eminent Persons Award For December 15 The National President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Bankole Bernard has stated that the development of the aviation industry would benefit the tourism sector. Bernard stated that the association would organise Eminent Persons Award on December […]
…Donates Food Items, others As part of its annual social responsibility programme tagged “Together as One” the Four Points by Sheraton Lagos has visited the Vigilant Heart Orphanage Lekki Lagos to show them love. An online statement by Communications Manager, Nigeria, Nanji Tyem stated that during the visit, the Founder of the orphanage […]
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)has said that destinations around the world welcomed 956 million international tourists between January and September 2016, This figure according to the body is 34 million more compared to the same period of 2015, a 4% increase. The body in its official website said that demand for […]
…Commends Buhari, Ambode Former Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Cooperation (NTDC), Mr Olusegun Runsewe has thrown his weight behind the plans by the Lagos state Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to transform the Presidential Lodge in Lagos to a tourist hub but advised and suggested that a heritage and visitors tower would stand out […]
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility(CRS), which is aimed at giving back to the community where it operate, hospitality giant; Sheraton Lagos Hotel has visited Ijamido Orphanage in Ogun State. According to the Area, General Manager, Mr Barry Curran, the hotel decided to visit the orphanage to give back to the community and […]
…Decision Inimical To Tourism Sustainable Action Plan …Says Nigeria Not Serious About Tourism Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned and described the removal of former Director-General of Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Segun Runsewe, in 2013 as an act inimical to sustainable tourism action plans and progressive tourism manpower development. The former President, […]
