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Crazy About the South-South: Tourism Spots in Delta State
April 19, 2022
Delta State is rich in tourist destinations. If you are crazy about visiting Delta, here is a rundown of 13 interesting places and what you should expect when you get there: 1. Abraka Turf and Country Club This luxurious equestrian leisure club lies somewhere in the tropical rainforest along the borders of the mysterious clear waters … Continue reading Crazy About the South-South: Tourism Spots in Delta State
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World Tourism Day
April 19, 2022
In 1970, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) chose September 27th as the World Tourism Day. On this day, the organization has celebrated tourism since 1980. The need for countries to host the event as partners began in 1997 at the 12th General Assembly Session in Turkey. Last year, Hungary hosted the World Tourism Day, … Continue reading World Tourism Day
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Crazy About North Central: Tourism Spots in Kogi State
April 19, 2022
Kogi is the state with the most colonial history. At Lokoja, its capital, the River Niger and River Benue meet at the central point forms the ‘Y’ on our coat of arms, a feature that is integral to the identity of Nigeria. The confluence state has unique features that amp up its tourism potential. Here … Continue reading Crazy About North Central: Tourism Spots in Kogi State
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Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa
April 19, 2022
Nasarawa State, known as the home of solid minerals, was carved out of Plateau State in 1996. This means it has some remarkable locations that once made Plateau sought after. Nasarawa is great for eco-tourism. Lately, tourists have been taking trips from Abuja and Kaduna to see the most popular attraction in the state: the … Continue reading Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa
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Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Every time you hear of tourism in Nigeria, it seems its centred on Lagos. So we took a survey to hear people’s opinions of the other states tourists can have fun besides Lagos. Below are the top 10 cities, other than Lagos, recommended by Nigerians for a great tourist experience (arranged in no particular order): … Continue reading Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians
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Brain Drain, Medical Tourism and the President’s Foreign Trips
April 19, 2022
Coming on the heels of the recent controversial statement made by the Labour Minister, Dr. Chris Ngige, that Nigeria has a surplus supply of medical doctors, President Buhari on Thursday, April 25th headed to London on one of his frequent visits. Ngige went ahead to claim that it is good for Nigerian medical professionals to … Continue reading Brain Drain, Medical Tourism and the President’s Foreign Trips
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The Impact of Insecurity on Tourism and National Development
April 19, 2022
Just before bombs went off in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, terrorists invaded a popular resort, the Kajuru Castle in Kaduna State on Good Friday, 19th April, kidnapping tourists and killing two other people in the fracas. The event was not only a tragedy but also an embarrassment as one of the victims was a … Continue reading The Impact of Insecurity on Tourism and National Development
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7 Disaster Tourism Rules That Must Be Observed
April 19, 2022
In a previous article, we explored what disaster tourism was all about. The act of travelling to disaster areas can either be to satisfy an inquisitive mind’s curiosity or closure for those directly affected by the event. Because of the debate on how ethical this tourism is, rules for how tourists who wish to engage … Continue reading 7 Disaster Tourism Rules That Must Be Observed
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Have You Ever Heard Of Disaster Tourism?
April 19, 2022
Have You Ever Heard Of Disaster Tourism? Ever wondered why people would travel distances to see ruins or sites of natural disaster that caused major damage to lives and properties or drastic changes to the environment? This form of tourism is considered as dark tourism called Disaster Tourism. The term is not common in our tourism industry but … Continue reading Have You Ever Heard Of Disaster Tourism?
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4 Ways Technology Impacts Tourism and Travelling in Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
Today, technology affects every aspect of life, including travels and tourism. With the introduction of the Android phones and mobile network upgrades from 3G to 4G, and possibly now 5G, the tourism scene in Nigeria is being impacted. 1. Improve Our Travel Options Before, we would have to go to a physical location to book a … Continue reading 4 Ways Technology Impacts Tourism and Travelling in Nigeria.
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How You Can Incorporate Tourism Into Your 2019
April 19, 2022
It’s a new year and for those who didn’t plan in December 2018, January is as good as any time to plan for 2019. Just like any goal, travelling for tours requires proper planning. Someone said the best time to plan for your next tour is while you are on your present tour. But since … Continue reading How You Can Incorporate Tourism Into Your 2019
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Tourism: Do It For The Culture
April 19, 2022
Most people think tourism is only for leisure. But one pertinent reason to travel is for the culture. Culture tourism is all about experiencing the lifestyle, geography, art, history, religion and architecture of a place. Nigeria is a country full of rich cultures. With over 250 ethnic groups, we have such a wide cultural range … Continue reading Tourism: Do It For The Culture
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Strengthening Your Marital Relationship Through Tourism Activities
April 19, 2022
Responsibilities and commitments tend to overburden married couples, daily leading to the critical need to make out time to be together. Sometimes when couples take their annual leave from work, they are so exhausted that they prefer to just have a staycation at home. Other times, they travel to their relatives’ place for the kids … Continue reading Strengthening Your Marital Relationship Through Tourism Activities
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Ever Heard Of Voluntourism?
April 19, 2022
The tourism scene in Nigeria is still evolving so it won’t come as a surprise if Nigerians consider Voluntourism new. A lot of foreigners come to Africa as voluntourists because it is a fast-growing trend. But even in Nigeria, we have a few people who engage in this tourism. For example, Tourmate by Ada the explorer held a Voluntourism … Continue reading Ever Heard Of Voluntourism?
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Nigeria Travel Week – 2nd Edition: Enhancing Tourism Experiences Through Stakeholder Collaborations
April 19, 2022
The second edition of Nigeria Travel Week brings together aviation professionals, travel consultants, tour operators, hoteliers, restaurateurs, curators, travel tech and other tourism stakeholders to discuss trends and solutions for growth of the tourism industry in Nigeria and Africa. Just like the theme for the year, Nigeria Travel Week 2018 is a result of a … Continue reading Nigeria Travel Week – 2nd Edition: Enhancing Tourism Experiences Through Stakeholder Collaborations
