Lagos, Nigeria || Airport Fire Coop Aviator’s Lodge, a convenient airport transit destination located just five minutes from the airport, proudly received Nigeria’s victorious chefs upon their arrival from the West African Food Festival (WAFEST) Gambia 2026, celebrating their outstanding achievement and contribution to promoting Nigeria’s culinary excellence on the international stage.

The warm reception reflects the lodge’s commitment to hospitality be...

YTHLF 2026: Youth Tourism Leaders Forum Returns to Ibadan, Sets Agenda for the Next Generation of Tourism Leaders

 By Chimezie Mike
 _Founder, Tourism Afrikania | National Publicity Secretary, Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN)_

 The 14th edition of the Youth Tourism & Hospitality Leaders Forum (YTHLF) is set to hold in Ibadan on October 29, 2026, bringing together young people, tourism and hospitality p...

By Chimezie Mike, National Publicity Secretary HATMAN 

The Nigerian tourism industry may have entered a new and promising phase as the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have agreed to set aside their differences and pursue a stronger partnership for the growth and professional development of the sector.

The development followed a strategic meeting between the leadership of...

Public and Private Sectors Unite to Take Nigeria’s Tourism Story to the World Travel Marke

LAGOS, NIGERIA —The Nigerian tourism industry is set to receive a major boost as the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) collaborates with the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) to strategically position Nigeria as a high-end and competitive tourist destination in Africa.

The collaboration signals a renewed commitment t...

As the world prepares to celebrate World Tourism Day on September 27, 2026, the global tourism community is being invited to reflect on a subject that is already transforming how we live, work, learn and do business.

The proposed theme for World Tourism Day 2026 is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” It is a timely call for governments, businesses, educators, professionals and young people to think seriously about the future of an industry...

Exploring Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Agenda for the Future of Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) is set to host its landmark 20th International Conference in Awka, Anambra State, bringing together hospitality and tourism professionals, academics, industry leaders, researchers, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the industry in an increasingly digital world.

The 2026...