The Nigerian Tourism Development
Corporation (NTDC) says it will form a strong synergy with Airline
Operators on its #MyAbujaweekend Project of Nigeria to ensure
development and promotion of the Nigerian Tourism industry.
The Director-General of the
corporation, Mr Folorunsho Coker made this known in a statement on
during the week in Abuja.
According to him, the synergy, under
the #MyAbujaweekend Project will promote domestic tourism in Nigeria
and encourage Nigerians to take their holiday or weekend break within
Nigeria.
He stressed that affordable air travel
was indispensable in building the tourism economy.
According to him, the corporation will
explore packaged tours and digital technology to drive the
consumption of the tourism assets in the country.
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The Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation(NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho Coker(Left) shaking hands with the Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria, Nogie Meggison during a courtesy visit to the Director General on partnership and promotion of domestic tourism in Nigeria held at the corporate headquarters of the Corporation in Abuja recently.
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“This is why NTDC finds it important
to establish a strategic partnership with Airline Operators of
Nigeria to create affordable air fares within inclusive packages in
order to boost domestic tourism.
“ We seek discounted weekend airline
tickets to Abuja to propel the success of ‘#MyAbujaWeekend’
Project, further encouraging the travel businesses and promote
hospitality and tourism services in capital city of Nigeria,” he
said.
The statement also said it would
explore the travel, accommodation and entertainment/hospitality with
the airlines, hotels, car hire services, tour operators and others to
bring out affordable package tours to encourage Nigeria to tour
Nigeria.
The NTDC boss, therefore, called for a
conscious investment in the promotion of domestic tourism, appealing
to relevant stakeholders to drive the market with a new brand TOUR
NIGERIA.
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