Nigeria’s tourism industry needs global visibility — Runsewe

Former Director General of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA formerly NTDC) and National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has decried the Nigeria’s non participation in international expos and exhibitions like the World Travel Market, ITB Berlin, FITUR in Spain and Arabian Travel Market, ATM, and others, stressing that it is a minus for Nigeria.

He lauded the ex-president of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, (NANTA) Mrs Susan Akporaye for filling in the gap for Nigeria at the World Travel Market (WTM) in the absence of government agencies charged with that responsibilities.

Speaking at the FTAN retreat in Abuja with the theme: One Federation, one vision: Aligning for the Actualization of Nigerian Tourism Vision – Implication for Unity and Collaboration, Runsewe called for FTAN members to collaborate instead of competing to move the tourism industry forward.

By ‘Wale Olapade

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