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I write to you as a patriotic Nigerian and a committed practitioner in the travel and tourism sector. This letter comes from a place of genuine concern and hope for our nation’s progress under your father’s leadership.

The newly appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority , Olayiwola Awakan, has assumed office at the Authority’s Headquarters in Abuja, pledging to usher in a new era of innovation, collaboration, and renewed commitment towards repositioning Nigeria’s tourism industry.

As tourism faces unprecedented transformation driven by technology and sustainability, Brigitte Hidalgo stands at the forefront of this evolution. Through her leadership at the Tourism Innovation Global Summit , she is creating space for collaboration between innovators, destinations, and thought leaders to reimagine how travel can grow responsibly…

The 7th Tourism World International Commercial/Agro-Tourism Conference and Awards held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Conference Hall, Umuahia, Abia State held on Friday, 26th September 2025 brought together stakeholders from across the tourism and hospitality spectrum to chart a new course for the industry.

In this special interview, Lucky Onoriode George engages Efetobo Awhana, Founder of the Africa Tourism Awards, in a conversation that goes beyond the surface of recognition and celebration. The Africa Tourism Awards is steadily carving out its place as a transformative force in the sector, with ambitions that extend far beyond an annual ceremony.