The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Plateau State Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture and the Plateau State …
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Africa: Ethiopia’s Tourism Rebound, Gains Momentum With 700,000 Visitors, 2.6 Billion Birr in Six Months
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsEthiopia’s tourism sector is recording a strong resurgence, attracting more than 700,000 international visitors within six months and generating 2.6 billion birr …
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Africa: Ethiopian President, Abiy Says Corridor Projects Are Redefining Urban Tourism Growth in Hawassa
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed has spotlighted the accelerating progress of Ethiopia’s corridor development initiatives in Hawassa, describing them as a long-term investment …
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Africa: Ojude Oba Sponsorships Jump from ₦200m to ₦2.8bn as NCAC Pushes Influencer-Led Festival Model for Detty December, Others
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsSponsorship revenue for the Ojude Oba festival surged from about ₦200 million to ₦2.8 billion within a year following a viral influencer …
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Africa: NCAC DG, Obi Asika Defends Detty December Price hike, Says 600% Global Price Is Normal, as Lagos Nightlife Hit $900m
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsDirector-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, has defended pricing spikes during Nigeria’s Detty December season, noting that …
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Africa: Detty December: NCAC DG, Obi Asika Says Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Is “Just Starting” With 850 Festivals, 1,400km Coastline, 12,000 Hotel
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria has mapped over 850 traditional festivals, boasts 1,400 kilometres of coastline, 12,000 hotel rooms and 37 airports and airstrips — yet …
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Africa: 1 Million Revelers, 12,000 Airport Arrivals, 20,000 Traders Drive 31-Day Detty December Boom in Cross River State
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsCross River State recorded more than one million street participants, 12,000 airport arrivals in a single month and about 20,000 active traders …
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Africa: Tour Operators Laid the Foundation for Detty December Success in Nigeria — NATOP President Bolaji Mustapha
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe President of the National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and Chief Executive Officer of Grand Express Tour Centre (GET), Alhaja Bolaji …
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Africa: ITB Berlin 2026 Sells Out for Anniversary Edition as Angola Takes Spotlight as Host Nation
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe anniversary edition of the global travel trade show has reached full capacity months before opening, underscoring strong international demand and renewed …
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Africa: Ethiopia records 15% rise in international tourist arrivals in 2025, becoming one of the fastest-growing destinations globally – UN
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsEthiopia has seen a strong rise in global travel interest, recording a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025. The growth …