Tourism Parliament: Experts to Dissect Nigeria’s Tourism Outlook, Unveil Executive Tourism Initiative in Abuja
Tourism experts in Nigeria will converge on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital to dissect and proffer solutions to some challenges in the Nigeria’s tourism outlook with a plan to also unveil an executive tourism initiative, a significant project aimed at fostering the development of the tourism sector of Nigeria.
This upcoming event known as the Tourism Parliament, an innovative concept developed by Travelogue Communication, aims to create a platform for tourism stakeholders, policy makers and media professionals will hold at the coveted Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, FTC.
Speaking about the event, Ayo Omotosho, the Convener highlighted the uniqueness of the upcoming Tourism Parliament, which will be held for the first time in Abuja on August 15th, 2024.
“Part of the agenda would be to also have some of the policymakers discuss their initiatives geared towards creating a sustainable tourism in Nigeria and also to beam our search light on trending issues in the tourism space of Nigeria, ultimately offering solutions and leveraging the media to disseminate appropriately the tourism development within the country, across the continent and globally.
“Previously, the series has been hosted in Lagos, but this edition is designed to target key players in the tourism space, including Governors and Executives who are influential in shaping tourism policies and development in Nigeria“, he said.
Omotosho emphasized the critical role that government at all levels, federal, state, and local must play in advancing tourism in Nigeria.
He noted that while the private sector has made significant contributions to the industry, the government’s involvement is crucial in creating an enabling environment.
This includes the development of infrastructure, enhancing security measures, and positioning Nigeria as a leading tourism destination in Africa and beyond.
“Tourism is life, and it is closely tied to politics. We must add value through good practices and policy-making to ensure that tourism contributes to Nigeria’s development,” Omotosho further stated.
He appealed to the Nigerian government to integrate tourism into its broader developmental agenda, particularly in the light of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, which has accepted by creating a stand alone tourism ministry, as a powerful tool for renewing hope among Nigerians and as a unifying factor for peace and social development across the country.
The Tourism Parliament in Abuja is poised to be a groundbreaking event, setting the stage for a new era of collaboration between government, private sector stakeholders and the media in driving the future of tourism in Nigeria and Africa.
The event is expected to attract a host of dignitaries and media executives, making it a landmark gathering for the sector.
Other partners in this initiative are Kalo Africa Media, the African Tourism Board and host of other development partners.
