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Dr. Michael Pinder  Dr. Michael Pinder, General Manager of Ogeyi Place Hotel, Port Harcourt in Rivers State has been announced as the maiden recipient of the prestigious Icon of Hospitality Nigeria Award. The award ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Ogeyi Place Hotel, 45 Tombia Street, G.R.A. Port Harcourt on Tuesday 11 th October, 2022 by 2.00pm prompt. Speaking about the award, Mr. Olugbenga Sunday, Chairman of the Hotel Managers Awards, explained that, ‘The Icon of Hospitality Nigeria Award is a lifetime legacy award and the highest award to be conferred on any individual by the Hotel Managers Conference and Awards Nigeria. It is specifically conferred on individuals and organizations whose work in the hotel and hospitality business in Nigeria have greatly impacted the industry and contributed to national development.’ ‘This award is conferred on Dr. Michael Pinder based on his Outstanding Hotel Management records over the years through his tireless efforts in the Nigerian Ho...

  Mr. Deji Ajomale-McWORD The United Nations has listed Prince Deji Ajomale-McWORD in its Global List of Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in line with  the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 68/237  in  December 2013 ,  by which it proclaimed  2015 to 2024  to be the International Decade for People of African Descent, with the theme, “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development”. In support of this declaration, Most Influential People of African  Descent (MIPAD)  stepped in to celebrate black excellence by recognizing high flyers of African decent from around the world, based on three pillars: recognition, justice and development. Since 2018 when MIPAD debuted, it has recognized the contributions of individuals — from about 80 countries where Africans are dispersed — towards humanity. Following the 77th United Nations General Assembly, between September 30 and 4th of October, black achieve...

In a dinner marking the climax of the September 27th 2022 World Tourism Day celebrations that exuded beauty, creativity and excellence which the tourism industry and its practitioners are renown, the organized private sector of tourism practitioners in Nigeria gathered to celebrate ‘Mama Webisco’, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa and Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf with the prestigious Icon of Tourism award.  The dinner was held at the Eko Hotel & Suites Victoria Island Lagos. The award dinner was for the Icon of Tourism Awards which was organized by the tourism sector under the umbrella of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and attracted the glut of tourism people, government functionaries and the media as they recognized, honoured and celebrated the best of their own who have made legacy through selfless contributions to tourism business development in Nigeria. In his during his key note speech at the event, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, President of FTAN explained why ...

  Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, President FTAN delivering his keynote address at Eko Hotel & Suites during the Icon of Tourism Awards which was part of the World Tourism Day Celebration in Nigeria. As the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) celebrated this year’s World Tourism Day with the global theme, 'Rethinking Tourism’, it lamented Federal Government’s negligence of the tourism sector which boasts one of the highest labour forces in the country and contributes significantly to the country’s economy. FTAN went on to reiterate its stand and demand for a stand alone tourism Ministry while it urged government to increase its investment and funding for tourism. Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, the President of FTAN, speaking at the FTAN's Icon of Tourism awards dinner, he lamented that the Federal Government has not demonstrated enough commitment to the tourism sector. According to him, ‘One of the sectors that have the largest amount of workforce and while contributing signifi...

Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, President, FTAN; Chief Samuel Alabi, BOT Chairman FTAN with Chief Wanle Akinboboye, CEO/Founder, La Campagne Tropicana Resort, an African Themed Resort in Ikegun, Lagos at the World Tourism Day Celebration Nigeria's WTD 2022: Nigeria's apex tourism body FTAN celebrates big, showcase Lagos water tourism and icon of tourism Awards Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), under the distinguished leadership of its President, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has staged a massive private sector driven celebrations which created impressive and unforgettable experiences for Participants as this year’s celebrations was held in Lagos State. The World Tourism Day 2022 celebration was organized by FTAN in Partnership with Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON). Cross section of participants at this year's WTD 2022. According to FTAN’s President, Mr. Nkereuwem On...

Mr. SolomonUwakwe, CEO/Convener of De Tourism World International Conference & Awards Dinner De Tourism World International Conference to hold September 23rd in Lagos De Tourism World International will hold its 2022 Edition of the yearly Commercial, Agro-Tourism Conference and Awards dinner on Friday September 23, 2022 at the Darius Place by Golden Tulip, Diamond estate, Amuwo Odofin G.R.A, Lagos from 1pm to 6pm prompt.  Mr. Solomon Uwakwe, Chief Executive Officer and Convener of the conference, speaking about it said that 'the theme of this year's Conference is Education and Tourism Entrepreneurship as key to Unemployment reduction."  'Education and tourism when properly harnessed has the potential to transform societies by creating employment, hence there is great employment potentials', Mr. Uwakwe explained further. The organizers said that expected participants include tourism and hospitality professionals, Researchers, senior government officials, Industr...

Governor Udom Emmanuel is changing the outlook and capacity of the Victor Attah International Airport from a mere aircraft landing bay to a world class airport that can handle International flights operations, cargo services and repairs/maintenance of all manners of aircraft.  This is in line with Mr Emmanuel’s promise to transform Akwa Ibom into one of the best aviation hubs of Africa.  The nearly completed terminal building is currently undergoing installation of mechanical and electrical components and looks set to meet the vision of the State Chief Executive. It comes with: 👉🏿A digital self check-in by a robot, (pre-planned before Covid-19) and a clinic.  👉🏿Five bridges,  seven elevators, and four escalators which are pressure sensitive and only move when a passenger is detected. 👉🏿Special roofing that can last up to 200 years without changing its colour.  👉🏿Very high security architecture with access through fingerprint, digital pass or card pass. ?...