An initial shortlist of winners of the African Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards has been released by the organisers, African Travel Quarterly ATQNews.com. The African Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards is expected to honour personalities that have distinguished themselves in the travel and tourism industry and contributed to the growth of the sector in Africa…
…this is the second part of my return to Ghana. You can read the first part here. ***** We were checked in at the reception and went straight on to enjoy a late dinner at the Branche Restaurant of the hotel, before actually making our way to our rooms for a good night rest. At…
As Ghana celebrates 2019 as the “Year of Return” in commemoration of the 400th year anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved African to set foot on American soil in 1619, I couldn’t help but think it should actually be tagged as the “Year of Returns.” Hey, I’m not trying to be a smarty-panty…
As part of plans for Edo State to successfully host the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), the Ministry of Arts Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs plays hosts to the 35 commissioners for Culture and State Directors of Arts across the Federation. The opening ceremony which was held at the…
Accra, the capital city of Ghana played host once again to West Africa’s regional travel and tourism expo, the Accra Weizo and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel was once again the venue of the two-day event which brought together travel and tourism industry professionals from West Africa and other parts. Jointly organised by the Ghana…
July 2, 2019 As art lovers and culture enthusiasts across the country prepare to participate in the 2019 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) scheduled to hold in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the state government has intensified sensitization of local exhibitors. Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs,…
Lagos, Nigeria – July 2, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines (ET), the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline has issued a press release July 2, 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria. In the press release, the airlines responded to a certain news report regarding an alleged seizure of foreign currency by personnel of…
June 29, 2019 The 50 Africa American tourists who arrived Benin form California, United State of America, earlier in the week have paid a visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. The tourists said their visit was necessary, as it will make them understand the culture of Benin…
Dubai, UAE – 01 July 2019 Sofitel Dubai Downtown is celebrating five years as one of the UAE’s leading luxury destinations with incredible food and beverage offers across several of the hotel’s restaurants, VIP and poolside lounges, as well as in-room dining. Until the 30th September 2019, guests staying at the hotel, where room rates start from AED500, can take advantage of an offer to spend the…
June 27, 2019 In a seeming resurgence of the tourism sector in Edo State on the back of ease of doing business reforms of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, 50 African American tourists have arrived Benin City, the state capital, to trace their origin. The tourists, who arrived Benin from California, United States of America…
