The CEO of Tripberry.com, a leading intercontinental tour agency and destination development firm based in Lagos, Vinod Kaurani, has applauded Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for his visionary tourism-private partnership initiatives, which are repositioning Ekiti State as a prime tourism destination.
During a recent tour of the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and other notable tourism sites in Ekiti State, Mr. Kaurani expressed admiration for the transformational efforts of the Oyebanji administration in laying the infrastructure for a thriving tourism economy. He highlighted the significant developments at Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, describing it as a potential game-changer for the state’s tourism sector.
The collaboration between the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, led by Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, and Tripberry began at the Akwaaba Travel Market in Lagos, where strategic discussions on advancing Ekiti’s tourism potential were initiated with the company’s representatives, following these engagements,
However Mr. Kaurani”s prompt visit to Ado Ekiti was facilitated by Hon Yomi Bolarinwa , Chairman Ekiti State Tourism Board.
Mr Kaurani held a business meeting with the Bureau’s management team, yesterday at the Governor’s office Ado Ekiti where he applauded the state’s tourism policies and strategies.
He noted, “Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to infrastructure and tourism development is inspiring. His administration’s vision and policy framework provide a solid foundation for Ekiti to emerge as a global tourism hub. I also commend Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre for his purposeful leadership in promoting the Ekiti tourism brand globally.”
During his visit to the office of the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Mr. Kaurani had the opportunity to meet Miss Pacific Nigeria,Miss Mosunmola Josephine Ojo the newly crowned beauty queen from Ekiti. He congratulated her on her achievement and pledged to connect her with Rotary International in Lagos to further expand her reach and impact.
As part of his commitment to supporting Ekiti’s tourism growth, Mr. Kaurani vowed to actively promote the Ekiti tourism brand through Tripberry.com’s extensive networks. “Ekiti State is a treasure waiting to be explored. We are excited to be a part of its journey to becoming a world-class tourism destination,” he stated.
The visit underscores the increasing recognition of Ekiti State’s tourism potential and the significant role partnerships play in realizing the Oyebanji administration’s vision of a sustainable tourism-driven economy.
Mr Kaurani’s was conducted on a tour of Ekiti Tourism sites by the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development team which included Hon Yomi Bolarinwa, Chairman, Ekiti State Tourism Board ,Mr Peculiar Ekiran Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism Development, Dolapo Ogunleye Adewumi, Tourism Development Officer , Mariam Ajibola,a youth corps member and others .
