Photos: Six Ghanaian Tour Companies Wins Africa’s Biggest Operator’s Award In Nigeria
The 14th Edition Of West Africa’s Biggest Travel, Tourism, And Hospitality Expo Has Ended Successfully In Nigeria
Akwaaba African Travel Market is an annual event that attracts visitors from over 20 African countries hosted in Lagos, Nigeria.
One
of Africa’s most prominent women Senator Florence Ita Giwa who doubles
as the chairperson of carnival Calabar and promoter cuisine received the
delegates of the Expo as a special guest of honours.
Among the
participating countries were Ghana Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa ,
Gambia, Benin and host country Nigeria. In his welcome address, the
organiser of the Expo Mr. Ikechi Uko expressed his profound gratitude to
Destination Management Companies and organisations for harmonizing the
tourism travel trade business in Africa.
He stressed the need for more easier travel connectivity among African States.
The
Ghana Tourism Authority led a team of professionals from the Chefs
Association of Ghana, Ghana Tourism Federation, and private tour
operators to the 14th West African Event.
Six Ghanaian Travel and
Tours companies Dodi Travel, Kaya Tours, Apstar Tours, and Pacific
Tours emerged among the top 100 travel and tour operators in Africa.
Ghana displayed most of its national cuisine like Ampesi, Apapransa,
Jollof rice with Sobolo, Asana and chocolates to give the participants
and exhibitors a taste of Ghana.
Over 15 companies from Dubai participated in the Exhibition to boost Destination Dubai to Nigeria traveller.
The
Gambian Tourist Board took the opportunity to renew their presence in
Nigeria as part of its efforts to increase awareness for prospective
travellers and investors. The Expo ended with a high powered B2B
session, which featured leading travel and tourism businesses across
Africa, there were other exciting activities such as Gambia Day,
Ethiopia Day, Africa Top 100 Tour Operators coupled with cultural
performance and jollof competition between Ghana, Nigeria, and Gambia.
Mr.
Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey also known as Abeiku Santana who emerged among
Top 100 tour operating in Africa, expressed his profound gratitude to
God almighty, his wife, staff and patrons who have propelled him to this
great hight.
Abeiku Santana is expected in Mombasa Kenya, next month for another international ceremony.
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