| Amb. Bianca Ojukwu will be cutting the tape to formerly open the Wedding & Spa Show at Akwaaba Travel Market. Other VIP’s are also lined up to declare other Sessions open at the 3day Travel Trade Event. This comes as the organizers have stopped all registration of Exhibitors as all spaces have been booked. The space used this year is the same used last year and will not accommodate new exhibitors. According to Rita-Ikechi Uko ”it is sad that we cannot accommodate more Exhibitors this year but we hope that these Exhibitors will book early next year”. Bianca Ojukwu-the wife of the former Nigerian Leader Chief Odumeugwu Ojukwu is also a former beauty queen who has since moved into Diplomacy.
The Wedding show is sponsored by Dubai Tourism in partnership with Emirates and will feature over 10 countries showcasing amazing Wedding & Honeymoon destinations, Weekend Getaways and Spa Sanctuaries. There will also be a raffle where visitors can win free tickets to amazing destinations. It also features guest presentation by Seyi Olusanya on “planning a destination Wedding”. The wedding show will hold on the 22nd of Nov from 2pm. Earlier in Sept, registration of Visitors who will be attending this year’ Akwaaba Travel Market slated for the22nd-24th of Nov. 2015 was announced. Registration will continue onhttp://africantravelmarkets.com/ till after the event.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in line with their objective to bring connectivity in Africa has partnered with Akwaaba to organize the Aviation day. The Aviation day will hold on the 23rd of Nov, the 2nd day of Akwaaba from10am. Adefunke Adeyemi, IATA Regional Head for Member (Airline) and External Relations for Africa and the Middle East will be sharing a recent study at the Aviation Day. The event themed “National Carrier, Open Skies and Connectivity in Africa” will also feature other Guest Presentations, attendance is by registration. The event is open to only Travel Trade Professionals.
The Hospitality Day which focuses on the Hospitality Industry will feature presentations on the usage of various latest Technologies to drive sales & retain clients. Country Manager- Travelstart Nigeria, Lilian Obinna-Igwe will be discussing ‘Online Travel Booking in Africa and How It Works’. Travelstart Nigeria which would be exhibiting at Akwaaba for the first time, hopes to extend its reach across Africa. According to the Head of Communications for Travelstart Nigeria, Oluwakemi Ojo said, “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this year’s AKWAABA African Travel Market Expo, to build on our existing affiliations, acquire competitive advantage for Travelstart and stay up-to-date with latest development in the travel industry. This event is open to all Hotel and Hospitality Professionals. Hospitality Day holds on the 24th Nov, 2015. Attendance is by registration.
Nigerians are the 2nd fastest growing market for Wine in the World with net worth of US$300 million a year and value expected to reach $370 by 2015. Wine Tasting Event at the Hospitality Day presents an opportunity for Wine Producers from all parts of the World to Network and Market to over 50 Wine distributors from across Nigeria. It also offers wine distributors the opportunity to deal directly with wine producers eliminating the middle men. The wine tasting event will hold on the 24th Nov, 2015. Attendance is by registration. Akwaaba: African Travel Market will be taking place from the 22nd to the 24th of November 2015 at the Eko Hotels & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. AFTM is listed by United Nations World Organisation (UNWTO), a partner event of African Travel Association (ATA), partner with International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the only member of International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) in West Africa. |
