The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has issued a strong warning to encroachers and illegal developers operating within the country’s Tourism Development Area …
Travels
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Oyo State
Africa: The Tourism Masterplan of Oyo State: Heritage, Ambition, and the Road Ahead by Dr Kola Lawal
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsOyo State, in southwestern Nigeria, stands as a repository of Yoruba history, culture, and natural beauty. From the ancient ruins of the …
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Sports
Tourism: Namibian Government Denies Involvement in Proposed Bid to Host 2028 AFCON Tournament with South Africa and Botswana
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Namibian Government has officially distanced itself from reports suggesting that it is part of a joint bid to host the 2028 …
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Festival
Africa: Nigerian Festivals Need Documentation, Education to Survive Future Generations — Says Justina Ovat
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Second Deputy President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Justina Ovat, has said Nigerian festivals risk losing their …
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Travels
Africa: Beyond the Fanfare: Justina Ovat’s Call to Make Learning the Foundation of Nigeria’s Festival Future
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsWhen conversations about tourism in Nigeria arise, the focus often gravitates toward infrastructure, funding, marketing campaigns, security, and visitor numbers. These are …
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Festival
Africa: Nigerian Festivals Should Be Treated as Tourism Destinations, Not Side Attractions, says Documentary Photographer Mfon Udoh
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsDocumentary photographer and community-based tourism advocate Mfon Udoh has called for a major shift in how festivals are positioned within Nigeria’s tourism …
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Festival
Africa: Mfon Udoh Identifies Insecurity and Poor Documentation as Major Threats to Nigeria’s Festival Tourism Growth
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsDocumentary photographer and cultural heritage advocate Mfon Udoh has identified poor documentation and insecurity as two of the biggest obstacles preventing Nigeria …
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Festival
Africa: FTAN Deputy President, Justina Ovat Advocates Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Festivals in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Second Deputy President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Justina Ovat, has called for deliberate knowledge transfer, documentation, …
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Tourism
Africa: Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Strengthens Partnership with Kano to Boost Tourism Development, As DG visits the Emir
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with state governments as part of efforts to …
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Kenya
Africa: Kenya’s Nyahururu Safari Train Makes Historic Return After 46-Year Hiatus
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsResidents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers to witness the historic arrival of the Nyahururu Safari Train, marking the restoration …