Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu will be cutting the tape to formerly open the Wedding & Spa Show at Akwaaba Travel Market in Lagos holding from the 22nd-24th of Nov. 2015 at the Eko Hotels & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the former Nigerian Leader Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu and also a former beauty queen who has since moved into diplomacy will be joined by other VIP’s to declare other Sessions open at the 3day Travel Trade Event.
Meanwhile, the organisers have stopped all registration of Exhibitors as all spaces have been booked.
The organizer, Rita-Ikechi Uko has disclosed that the space to be used this year is the same used last year and will not accommodate new exhibitors.
According to Mrs. Ikechi Uko,”it is sad that we cannot accommodate more Exhibitors this year but we hope that these Exhibitors will book early next year”.
The Wedding show to be sponsored by Dubai Tourism in partnership with Emirates will feature over 10 countries showcasing amazing Wedding & Honeymoon destinations, Weekend Getaways and Spa Sanctuaries.
Mrs Uko said there will also be a raffle where visitors can win free tickets to amazing destinations.
The Wedding & Spa Show which will also feature guest presentation by Seyi Olusanya on “planning a destination Wedding” will hold on the 22nd of Nov from 2pm.
Earlier in Sept, registration of Visitors who will be attending this year’ Akwaaba Travel Market 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 organise the Aviation day.
The Aviation day will hold on the 23rd of Nov, the 2nd day of the event from 10am.
IATA regional head for member (airline) and external relations for Africa and the Middle East, Adefunke Adeyemi, will be sharing a recent study at the Aviation Day.
The event with the theme, “National Carrier, Open Skies and Connectivity in Africa” will also feature other guest presentations, while the attendance is by registration.
Uko stated that 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, “we are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this year’s Akwaba 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.”
Also, there would be Wine Tasting at the Hospitality Day which will present an opportunity for Wine Producers from all parts of the World to Network and Market to over 50 Wine distributors from across Nigeria.
Nigerian is the second fastest growing market for Wine in the World with net worth of $300 million a year and value expected to reach $370 by 2015.
The Wine Tasting will also offer 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 while 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.
