BUSINESS TOURISM

NIHOTOUR Seeks Collaboration with NAHCO to Train Personnel on Hajj Operations

Written by Joesef Karim | Friday, 13 November 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nura Kangiwa has reiterated the importance of professional competence and certification in the effective handling of Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims as one of the conditional requirements by Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

FTAN Commends Delta State Governor on Lander Brothers Anchorage

Written by Media Partner | Monday, 09 November 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) in Delta state has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over his deal with Abuja Boat Club to upgrade and revitalise the Lander Brothers Anchorage, being a historical monument, which flanks the of bank River Niger in Asaba, Delta state.

Reacting to a recent Delta State Executive Council decision on anchorage, Delta State Coordinator of FTAN, Mrs Evelyn Gbesoko, described the governor’s move to upgrade the historic tourist site to an international tourism and relaxation centre as a step in the right direction, noting that the move will go a long way to boost the governor’s job creation drive, just as it will increase tourists' traffic to the Delta State in the long run.

FTAN Canvasses Support for NIHOTOUR Director General

Written by Media Partner | Friday, 09 October 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

From the left - Alhaji Saleh Rabo, the President of FTAN, and Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, the Director General of NIHOTOUR

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), has thrown its weight behind Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, the new Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to cooperate and support him in actualizing his vision and mission to reposition the Institute for better training and service delivery of manpower and capacity building of the tourism industry.

Travel Writers Task State Government on Tourism Masterplan and Development Fund

Written by Media Partner | Monday, 28 September 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

In comomeration of this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations across the globe, Chairman of Bayelsa Travel Writers' Corps, Mr Piriye Kiyaramo has called on Bayelsa state government to launch Bayelsa State Culture and Tourism Endowment Fund and tourism masterplan to drive the development and promotion of the tourism sector in the state, saying that "tourism is a catalyst that could be used to drive the local economy with a view to achieving the goals of sustainable peace and job creation".

We Want to Make Tourism a Sustainable Business in Nigeria – DG, NIHOTOUR

Written by Uzoma Akabusi | Tuesday, 01 September 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, the newly appointed Director General of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has declared that he is committed to massively increase the training capacity of the Institute to achieve Sustainable Tourism development in Nigeria. He made the revelation earlier today, September 1st 2020, in a meeting with a section of NIHOTOUR management team at their headquarters in Abuja.

Stakeholders Laud Runsewe on Creative Industry Sub-Committees

Written by Frank Meke | Wednesday, 26 August 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

The all inclusive and broad composition of sub Committees on the implementation of creative industry intervention by otunba segun Runsewe, has attracted commendation from stakeholders in the industry. Otunba segun Runsewe Director General National Council for Arts Culture ( NCAC) who is the chairman of central implementation Committee for creative industry inaugurated by Tourism minister lai Mohammed barely few weeks ago, rolled out a comprehensive list of sub Committees to capture the the entire gamut of the sector, with intent to address the needs and expectations of the players.

Touristry Consultants Forum Holds 2nd Biennial General Meeting

Written by Media Partner | Wednesday, 08 July 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

The Touristry Consultants Forum (TCF) held their 2nd Biennial General Meeting on Wednesday 1st July, 2020 via a Zoom Meeting. The theme centered on “Harnessing Potentials of Tourism for Nigeria’s Post Covid-19 recovery”. The welcome address was given by the Chairman Board of Trustees, TCF, Alhaji Aminu Agoha.

Lolo Ngozi Ngoka, TCF Founder then gave a brief introduction of what Touristry Consultants Forum (TCF) is about. She explained that TCF aims to open new opportunities for its members, offer avenues for professional growth and sharing of knowledge, and provide access to tourism consultancy services and benefits.

COSROPIN Ask Govt to Invest in Tourism Development

Written by Media Partner | Monday, 29 June 2020 00:00 | Published in BUSINESS TOURISM

The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN), has urged the Federal Government to strengthen policies that would transform the country into a world-class tourist hub.

Sen. Eze Ajoku, President of the coalition made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, on Sunday in Abuja, in reaction to the increasing emigration of Nigerians to Dubai for tourism.