Ibom Air Commences Domestic Operations at New International Terminal in Uyo Enhanced Passenger Experience as Operations Shift PASSENGERS traveling through Akwa Ibom State are now set to enjoy improved airport services as Ibom Air has officially commenced domestic flight operations from the newly commissioned International Terminal of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The relocation […]
Countdown Begins for 2026 Carnival Calabar PREPARATIONS for the 2026 edition of Carnival Calabar have gathered momentum, with organisers announcing 31 May 2026, as the date for the official unveiling of the event’s theme. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled to take place at Eko Hotels & Suites, marking a key milestone in the build-up to […]
Delta’s Hospitality Sector Gains Momentum STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry have commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for policies they say are transforming the state into a leading destination for conferences and leisure. The commendation came during the 2026 Annual Hospitality and Catering Professionals Conference organised by the Nigeria Hospitality and Catering Institute […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS High-Tech Energy Shift at Ibom Hotel Signals Infrastructure Overhaul Strategic intervention at flagship hospitality asset THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified its overhaul of the Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo with the installation of three high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) generators, marking a significant shift in the facility’s energy infrastructure. […]
New Initiative Targets Tourism Expansion ORGANISERS of the proposed Hall of Fame at Hope Waddell Training Institution say the project is designed to boost tourism and preserve the rich heritage of one of Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions. The initiative is expected to showcase the legacy of the institution, which has produced notable figures in Nigeria’s […]
Government Targets Global Best Practices IN a bid to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in its tourism sector, the Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into a partnership with Aleph Technical and Advisory Services. The MoU outlines plans for the professional management of major state-owned hospitality facilities, including Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Four Points […]
Reimagining Urban Experience Through Technology NIGERIA has entered the smart city technology space with the launch of MyCityApp, an integrated digital platform aimed at transforming how people interact with cities across the country. Developed under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, the application aggregates tourism information, cultural assets, […]
Festive Boom Reveals Nigeria’s Tourism Promise—and Its Limits NIGERIA’S tourism industry recorded a significant upswing during the 2025 festive season, driven largely by the “Detty December” phenomenon and a strong influx of diaspora visitors. Tour operators across Lagos and other key destinations reported heightened activity as Nigerians abroad returned home to […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Call for Global Promotion PORTUGAL’S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Paulo Santos, has urged the organisers of Carnival Calabar to launch an aggressive global publicity campaign to raise international awareness and attract more foreign visitors to the annual festival. He made the call on Sunday during the flag-off of […]
By JULIET EKANEM Can Cross River Still Call Itself Nigeria’s Tourism Capital? By 2025, the claim rings hollow.FOR nearly a decade after Nigeria’s democratic return, Cross River State stood as a national case study for how tourism and sports could shape sub-national prosperity. Between 1999 and 2007, deliberate public financing, destination marketing, and […]