All is set for the maiden Abuja Tourism Parliament scheduled to hold at the Abuja Continental Hotel (former Sheraton Hotels) on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
According to a renowned tourism media expert, Ayo Omotosho, who is also the organiser, the event is aimed at fostering the development of the tourism industry as well as to create a platform for stakeholders and media professionals in Nigeria.
While highlighting the uniqueness of the upcoming event, Omotosho added that policymakers are expected to convene and discuss trending issues in Nigerian tourism, offering solutions and leveraging the media to drive tourism development in the country and across Africa.
He emphasised the critical role that government at all levels, federal, state, and local must play in advancing tourism in Nigeria. He said while the private sector has made significant contributions to the industry, the government’s involvement is crucial in creating an enabling environment.
This, he said, 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 said.
He appealed to the government to integrate tourism into its broader developmental agenda, particularly in light of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration by using tourism as a powerful tool for renewing hope among Nigerians and as a master plan for peace and development across the country.
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