The Lagos State Government on Thursday said Badagry has a lot of tourism potential to attract both international and local audiences, and make Lagos State a choice destination for tourists. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this during an inspection tour around…
Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules will come into effect from June, the city said in…
Peru evacuates hundreds of tourists from Machu Picchu amid widespread violent protests, government crackdown
Hundreds of tourists were stranded at the ancient archeological site of Machu Picchu after Peru’s railway service said protesters sabotaged a portion of the tracking leading back to the capital. The city of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan…
Struggles of a green passport holder — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on the global mobility of Nigerians There are so many beautiful places in the world, even within Nigeria. I would love to visit as many of these destinations as possible in my lifetime. Many Nigerians would like to see…
Slave history: Senegal govt woos tourists to African renaissance monument in Dakar
Ousseynou Bissichi, Director of Operations, African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal, has called on Africans to visit the site to enrich their knowledge of slave history. Bissichi said this on Sunday during a tour of the site by some Nigerian…
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences – something residents who want to drink at home must have. Dubai has been relaxing laws for…
UN World Tourism Organisation holds conference in Lagos
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is holding a global conference at the National Arts Theatre, in Iganmu in Lagos State. The conference which is geared towards development and growth of tourism culture and creative industries has Nigeria’s Minister…
NAFEST cultural market opens to boost Lagos economy
The cultural market at the ongoing National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), in Lagos, has been declared open for commercial activities. Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director – General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), organiser of the festival, on…
Finland to close Russian border amid travel spike from Putin’s mobilization
Finland, which has the longest border with Russia in the European Union, is moving to restrict Russian tourists from entering the country as the war in Ukraine continues to intensify into its eighth month. On Thursday, the Finnish government announced…