Of Air Travel and Tourism Development

THISDAYLIVE | 18-09-2026 02:50am |

Aviation and tourism experts convened at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, which ended on September 15, 2026, to discuss strategies for developing both sectors. Key issues included promoting intra-African travel, regional tourism integration, and domestic tourism development. Stakeholders focused on improving air access, reducing airfares, and building better transport networks across African nations to reduce reliance on international tourist arrivals from outside the continent. They also highlighted the positive impact of eased visa requirements, such as those implemented by Kenya.

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