….Association Says Quality Manpower is Key to Repositioning Nigeria as a Preferred Destination_ *Lagos, Nigeria – July 2026* The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators, NATOP, has reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOURS, to bridge the gap between industry practice and professionalContinue Reading
…Unveils Agenda to Transform Tourism Sector The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has called for the re-enactment of the Nigerian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act 2022 and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act, arguing that ambiguities in the laws have created confusion, industry-wide disagreements andContinue Reading
…as body holds retreat in Ghana A delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) will be in Ghana for a four-day retreat aimed at strengthening tourism ties and pressing for easier movement of people within Africa. Under the theme “Africa for Africa: Tourism, Unity and Shared Growth”,Continue Reading
The Chairman of the Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (TSSCN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has called on tour operators in Nigeria to imbibe the culture of responsible tourism while building Nigeria as a tourist destination. Onung gave this adviceContinue Reading
By Jimoh Babatunde The 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) was more than another gathering of tourism stakeholders. It became a meeting point for ideas, policy advocacy and institutional reforms that could shape the future of Nigeria’s tourism industry. Held in Lagos, theContinue Reading
Hajia Bolaji Mustapha was yesterday returned unopposed as President of the National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators, NATOP, at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held at the Remi Tinubu Hall, Alausa, Ikeja. The AGM marked a historic moment for NATOP as Hajia Mustapha highlighted key achievements from her first term,Continue Reading
Lagos— The Nigeria Association of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP) has unveiled its first-ever National Secretariat as a new chapter for Nigeria’s tour operating industry and a strategic step toward strengthening domestic tourism, promoting professionalism and expanding collaboration across the sector. The secretariat, located at 13, Osho Street, Opebi Link Bridge,Continue Reading
By Jimoh Babatunde Lagos is set to become the meeting point for Africa’s hospitality industry as hotel managers, tourism stakeholders and industry experts gather for the eighth edition of the Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA), with a focus on raising service standards and strengthening the continent’s tourism competitiveness. The conference,Continue Reading
Stakeholders within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State have intensified calls for the consideration of Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim as the party’s deputy governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The push for Ringim, according to party supporters, is based on his extensive political experience, grassroots connectionsContinue Reading
