Destinations

The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism is set to hold the 2026 annual ANJET Conference and Awards with the theme ‘Nigerian tourism industry and Tinubu administration’s immigration reforms.’ The event is billed for end of October this year at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, announces the appointment of Rob Kucera as Regional Vice President for East & South Africa. Based in Nairobi, Rob joins Aleph Hospitality as the company continues to expand its regional presence and grow its hotel portfolio across the continent.

As millions travel during the summer holiday season, Southern Europe continues to lead growth, with Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France set to outperform global trends into 2026

The African Travel Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dine Bouraima, President of the Benin Republic Tourism Federation, as Co-Chair of the African Travel Commission .

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said that the future of Nigeria’s tourism sector lies in building an ecosystem that is attractive to investors, backed by infrastructure, policy certainty, and strong public-private partnerships.