Destinations

The Federal Government has pledged to bail out the local aviation sector with a sum of N27 billion as part of measures to restart air travel and keep the airports safer. The sum, already proposed to some of the operators, will besides supporting the airlines, also fast-track the establishment of a private sector-driven national carrier.

Destination Washington DC President and Chief Executive Officer and U.S. Travel Association National Chair Elliott L. Ferguson was joined by other prominent black industry leaders for an important conversation about race and diversity within the travel industry and how we can work toward a more inclusive environment.

The Cross River State Ministry of Culture and Tourism Development and the Healthy Billionaires Fitness Club have agreed to a synergy that will aid the resumption of tourism activities in the State, especially at the Obudu Mountain Resort, come post COVID-19 era.

The World Tourism Organization has joined forces with CNN International for a major new initiative designed to inspire people to get ready to travel again.

Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture on Saturday said that most tourists’ sites in the state including Ikogosi Warm Spring had been refurbished to attract tourists after the post-COVID-19 pandemic.