Bianca Ojukwu will be cutting the tape to formerly open the Wedding & Spa Show at Akwaaba Travel Market 2015. Other VIP’s are also lined up to declare other sessions open at the three-day 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. 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 and 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 November 22, 2015 from 2pm. Earlier in September, registration of visitors who will be attending this year’ Akwaaba Travel Market slated for November 22-24, 2015 at the Eko Hotels & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos was announced. Registration will continue on http://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. It will hold on November 23, the 2nd day of Akwaaba from 10am. 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. Lilian Obinna-Igwe, country manager- Travelstart Nigeria, 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 Oluwakemi Ojo, head, Communications for Travelstart Nigeria, said, “We are 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 November 24, 2015. Attendance is by registration.
Nigeria is 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 middlemen. The wine tasting event will hold on November 24, 2015. Attendance is by registration. 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.
