Hannatu Musa Musawa has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement of NIHOTOUR Act, following mounting complaints The post Tourism Minister halts NIHOTOUR Act enforcement to address industry tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde Former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has urged the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) to adopt stricter leadership standards by ensuring that only individuals with prior executive experience are allowed to contest for the presidency The post Runsewe tasks FTAN on leadership standards, international relevance appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) has renewed its commitment to raising professional standards in the hospitality industry, with a focus on ethics, mentorship, and human capital development.Speaking in Akure at the close of the Institute’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme, NHCI President and Chairman of Council, Mr. Victor Olanrewaju Kayode, The post Hospitality Institute pushes capacity development as industry faces talent retention challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde Former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs and Tourism, Dr. Franklin Adejuwon, has hailed the bill seeking the establishment of a Federal University for Science, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State.He said the bill is a crucial step toward transforming the country’s tourism and cultural sectors. The bill, which has passed the The post Adejuwon hails bill to establish Federal University for Science, Culture and Tourism appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Destinations, Elizabeth Agboola, has described tourism as Nigeria’s most overlooked non-oil export, warning that the country risks missing out on billions in foreign exchange if the sector is not strategically positioned within national export policies. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Agboola said tourism The post Nigeria ignoring billion-dollar tourism export potential – Elizabeth Agboola appeared first on Vanguard News.

Elizabeth Agboola, the founder & CEO of NTT Global Destinations, a tourism and cultural diplomacy company dedicated to connecting Africa with the world The post How we re reconnecting Africa, Caribbean through Culture and Trade – Agboola appeared first on Vanguard News.

The spotlight has been stolen by the contested leadership transition, which observers say could either heal or widen longstanding internal rifts within the federation, established in 1997 The post FTAN AGM 2025: Leadership tussle casts shadow over Abuja convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde Continental Hotels emerged as a top winner at the prestigious 2025 Hotel Managers Conference & Awards, receiving three distinguished accolades in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. Abuja Continental was honored with the Capital City Excellence in Nigeria Award, while Lagos Continental received the Timeless Elegance in Nigeria Award. The post Continental Hotels wins triple honors at 2025 Hotel Managers Conference appeared first on Vanguard News.

To the music of conch shell trumpets, a 3,800-year-old citadel of the Caral civilization -- one of the oldest in the world -- opened its doors to visitors in Peru on Saturday, after eight years of study and restoration work. The post Almost 4,000 years old Peruvian citadel opens doors to tourists appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to developing its tourism sector and positioning Ondo as a preferred tourist destination in Nigeria and beyond. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) held in The post Ondo vows to boost tourism, unveil untapped ecotourism potential appeared first on Vanguard News.