The organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko, has described Carnival Calabar as one of Africa’s most powerful contemporary tourism brands, …
Travels
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Carnival Calabar
Africa: 21st Carnival Calabar 2026 Gets Theme as Governor Otu Hosts EU, Portugal Envoys, Tourism Stakeholders in Lagos
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe 2026 edition of Africa’s biggest street party got its identity on Friday as the Cross River State Government unveiled “Rethinking Our …
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Festival
Africa: Ogun State Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Hannatu Musawa, Seyi Tinubu Grace Colourful Ojude Oba 2026 Festival in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsOgun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and Seyi Tinubu, son of …
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Tourism
Africa: Ekiti Tourism Bureau, Forest Commission Collaborate On Sustainable Development Of Ugele Rock Shelter Settlement, Ikere-Ekiti
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsBy Victor Ogundipe In furtherance of the progressive governance vision of His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, that government …
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Travels
Africa: Nigerian Traveller Alleges Harsh Treatment, Discriminatory Immigration Checks During Airport Screening on Trip to Mauritius
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsA Nigerian traveller has shared an experience of facing intense scrutiny and alleged intimidation by immigration officials while travelling to Mauritius through …
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Travels
News: Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, others among 11 Schengen Countries Nigerians Are More Likely to Get Visas From
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsSeveral Schengen Area member countries are increasingly being identified as more favourable destinations for Nigerian visa applicants due to their relatively higher …
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Tourism
News: Spain’s Supreme Court Strikes Down National Registry for Tourist Rentals
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Supreme Court has annulled the single register system for short-term tourist accommodation, removing a requirement that property owners register both nationally …
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Art & Culture
Tourism: Africa’s Music Rise Goes Global, but Many Voices Remain in the Shadows
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAfrica’s growing influence on the global music scene has been driven largely by a handful of countries and genres, leaving much of …
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Lagos
Africa: Lagos Pushes Hospitality Sector Overhaul, Identifies 500+ Tourism Facilities for Regulation Drive
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Lagos State Government has launched a broad reform programme in the hospitality industry, aimed at streamlining licensing processes and strengthening investor …
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Tourism
News: Caribbean Tourism Leaders Push For More Local Economic Benefits From The Industry So That Hotel Plantations Do Not Replace Sugar Plantations
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsTourism leaders across the Caribbean are ramping up efforts to curb economic leakage from the region’s tourism sector, urging stronger local participation …