Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP FCT/Northern Zone) witnessed a beautiful spectacle with the hosting of a Roundtable panel discussion, followed by a cocktail party, for operators and stakeholders present.
In attendance were ambassadors from over ten countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. Also represented were Director-Generals from NTDC and NIHOTOUR.
One of the key issues discussed at the roundtable meeting centred around the creation and sustenance of value for the tourism industry, while attracting investors and buyers of tourism products and services locally and internationally. The session was moderated by the President of the association, Mrs Ime Udo, and panellists were drawn from the public and private sectors, extending to the insurance and financial sector.
Airline partners also were visibly represented to create an all-around value for the event. While speaking with journalists on the red carpet, the Vice President of the association (FCT/Northern Zone), Cecile Mambo Doumbe expressed delight in the successful outing of the meeting. “We are so delighted to have ambassadorial representation to show the world that Nigerian Tourism is a viable business and tool for creating value”. She further thanked all participants, particularly the committee members who worked tirelessly to bring the programme to life. “We are coming back on the 30th of September for another time to sit and chart the way forward for the association at the zonal level”, she stated.
The meeting closed with a display of cultural dexterity by dancers and performers from NCAC, who thrilled participants with a colourful show of cultural theatrics.
